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Welcome to the National Forest Foundation blog. Explore the various articles to learn more about our forests and places to play.

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What are the differences between National Parks and National Forests?

At first glance, our nation’s National Parks and National Forests may appear to be just about the same thing, with both as public lands. Under closer comparison...

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Right Tree, Right Place: Using Science to Guide Reforestation

Reforesting National Forests is not as simple as placing a seed in a hole, covering it with soil, and hoping it grows. The process is more complicated, integrat...

National Forests and Free Black Communities along the Underground Railroad

After the Civil War, many of the rural communities that were stops along the Underground Railroad disappeared. The remnants of...

Book These National Forest Experiences Early

National Forests are a great option if you are trying to avoid crowded parks, but there are still plenty of destinations on...

Meet Dieter Fenkart-Froeschl

Dieter Fenkart-Froeschl has always turned to the outdoors to connect. It’s this search for connection—and its ability to...

The 10 Best Holiday Gifts for Nature Lovers

An outdoor adventure is an amazing gift, but sometimes it is nice to give (and receive!) a present that can be put in a box....

Six Accessible Destinations to Enjoy Fall on National Forests

Here are six accessible National Forest destinations for visitors with a variety of mobility needs to enjoy all the colors our...

Capturing Connection in Wild Places

Alex Kim is a photographer and the founder and director of the BIPOC outdoor recreation program Here Montana. For him, both...

2024 National Forest Week™ Photo Contest Winners

For yet another year, we were in awe of your talent for submitting such breathtaking photos. We are excited to announce this...

Oregon Oak Conservation & Jack Fire Recovery

The NFF is reforesting the Umpqua after the Jack Fire, while capitalizing on a unique opportunity to revitalize native oak...

Returning Longleaf Pine to the Southeast

Each year, the NFF plants thousands of longleaf pine seedlings across the Southeast. It’s part of our effort to return this...