The National Museum of Forest Service History: Go Discover our Country’s Conservation Story
Learn more about the National Museum of Forest Service History.
Read moreThe National Forest System
Skiing the High Plains, a Journey to Pawnee National Grassland
Learn more about Nebraska's Pawnee National Grassland and the experience of cross country skiing to the state's high point.
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“Fire and Water: Restoring Arizona’s Forests” Behind the Scenes of the Documentary Film
Rebecca Davidson, NFF Director of the Southern Rockies Region, sat down with friend and film producer Kristin Atwell to discuss the film "Fire and Water."
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Southern California Wildfires: Healing Hands
The NFF's Southern California Program Manager, Edward Belden, reflects on the recent wildfires.
Read moreCamping
6 Ways to Stay Safe at a National Forest Campground
Camping at a National Forest does not need to be overwhelming or scary. Just follow some basic safety advice and you can avoid danger and enjoy your trip.
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Fall Camping in the Green Mountain National Forest
Guest Author Tara Schatz recollects a memorable weekend camping at the Grout Pond Recreation Area on Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest.
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Taking Campfire Cooking to the Next Level: Pizza
Yes, you can cook pizza on a campfire. And it’s delicious and easy. Check out step by step instructions for this tasty dinner item.
Read moreHiking and Backpacking
Hiking the Angeles National Forest’s Ontario and Bighorn Peaks
CeCe Lorthioir, avid hiker in Southern California and founder of Hike Beyond the Hills, offers a trail report and photo essay of a beautiful hike on the Angeles National Forest.
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A Hike Through History on the Angeles National Forest
Traveling through Big Santa Anita Canyon is like stepping back in time to the “Great Hiking Era.” As you walk along the paths trees and bushes give way to historic camps and cabins built from the 1890s to 1930s to ensure that the residents of the growing city would have a place to find peace in nature.
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Five Reasons to Visit the Scotchman Peaks
Located northeast of Spokane, Washington and 30 scenic miles from Sandpoint, Idaho, the Scotchman Peaks straddle the Idaho-Montana border over Lake Pend Oreille. Learn more about a few reasons you should visit these majestic mountains!
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How a Walk in the Desert Expanded My Mind about “Forests”
NFF Executive Vice President Ray Foote reflects on a visit to Arizona’s Coronado National Forest.
Read moreTreasured Landscapes
Why Boeing Cares about the Mill Creek Trail
The NFF's Marlee Ostheimer joined Boeing as their employees gave back at the Mill Creek Trail on Utah's Uinta-Wasach-Cache National Forest.
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Southern California Wildfires: Healing Hands
The NFF's Southern California Program Manager, Edward Belden, reflects on the recent wildfires.
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Find Your Fourteener Campaign: Putting up a big tent to support trail restoration
The NFF's Southern Rockies Region Program Associate, Spencer Plumb, recaps his experience supporting a volunteer day on Pikes Peak.
Read moreAdventures
Hiking the Angeles National Forest’s Ontario and Bighorn Peaks
CeCe Lorthioir, avid hiker in Southern California and founder of Hike Beyond the Hills, offers a trail report and photo essay of a beautiful hike on the Angeles National Forest.
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Skiing the High Plains, a Journey to Pawnee National Grassland
Learn more about Nebraska's Pawnee National Grassland and the experience of cross country skiing to the state's high point.
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Mountain Bloodline: The San Gabriels
Read the winning entry from the NFF's 3rd Annual San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Blog Contest.
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Seven Places to #OptOutside on Your National Forests Thanks to REI’s Support
In 2017, REI helped restore and maintain trails and recreation areas across our National Forests. through a $1 million investment. As we look ahead to #OptOutside on Black Friday, we’re thankful for REI’s generous support at these special places.
Read moreCabins and Lookout Towers
A Hike Through History on the Angeles National Forest
Traveling through Big Santa Anita Canyon is like stepping back in time to the “Great Hiking Era.” As you walk along the paths trees and bushes give way to historic camps and cabins built from the 1890s to 1930s to ensure that the residents of the growing city would have a place to find peace in nature.
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Eight Surprising & Fun National Forest Adventures in Wyoming
From surfing to biking to volunteering, there are lots of ways to enjoy the great outdoors in national forests in Wyoming and some of them may surprise you.
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Top Ten Cabins on the Tongass National Forest
Are you planning that once-in-a-lifetime trip to Alaska? We’ve got the insider scoop on the best places to experience the wilderness of Alaska. Our largest National Forest in the country, the Tongass, includes more than 100 cabins available to rent. At 17 million acres, you’ll truly feel secluded. Our local experts at the U.S. Forest Service in Alaska gave us their favorite and top recommendations for cabins on the Tongass.
Read moreCollaboration
Collaboration in the Field with the Beaverhead Deerlodge Working Group
NFF Intern Valan Anthos spent a day in the field with the Beaverhead Deerlodge Working Group as the discussed the upcoming Pintler Face Project.
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Finding Creative Solutions to Ramp up Work on Colorado Fourteeners
Through the Find Your Fourteener campaign, the NFF is working with partners to create forward-thinking solutions that will increase the pace and scale of restoration and habitat protection on Colorado’s beloved Fourteeners – and implement those solutions in a collaborative, coordinated manner. One solution is the development of a special role for “Peak Apprentices.”
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Partners collaborate to find solutions on the Carson National Forest
The NFF partnered with the Carson National Forest in February to host a Recreation Partnerships Summit in two New Mexico communities. NFF and Carson National Forest staff facilitated a positive, solutions-oriented discussion with 87 people at the KTAOS Solar Center in Taos and 38 at Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center in Abiquiu.
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Answering “Why Here, Why Now?” – Collaborative Input on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
In my experience as a facilitator, I have seen collaborative groups conflict with the Forest Service about where and how to restore national forests. In addition, collaborative groups often ask the Forest Service for the long-term strategy to prioritize restoration projects on the forest – which involves more specific details than you can find in a forest plan. On the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in Montana, the Forest Service and the Beaverhead-Deerlodge Working Group have found a way forward.
Read moreHistory and Culture
The National Museum of Forest Service History: Go Discover our Country’s Conservation Story
Learn more about the National Museum of Forest Service History.
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Five Things You Might Not Know About the Capitol Christmas Tree
Beginning in 1970, the U.S. Forest Service has provided a tree to the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the holiday season. Learn more about this unique and festive tradition.
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Browns Canyon National Monument Highlights Recreational, Ecological and Historical Importance
Situated two and a half hours southwest of Denver, in the Arkansas River Valley, Browns Canyon is perhaps best known for its whitewater rafting and fly fishing opportunities. The landscape, however, holds so much more...
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