NFF Blog

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

Photo by Jennifer Peterson

Plan the ultimate road trip through California and hit up some of the most iconic National Forests and Parks in the United States.

Unlike many parks, most National Forest areas allow dogs to #GoPlay in these beautiful places. Here are some reasons why your...

The NFF invited Elsie Weiss, an 11 year old ski mountaineer who is quickly shedding the “aspiring” part of her title, to...

The wilds of Alaska are awe-inspiring, though some people might be intimidated by the thought of exploring them up close and...

CeCe Lorthioir, avid hiker in Southern California and founder of Hike Beyond the Hills, offers a trail report and photo essay...

Learn more about Nebraska's Pawnee National Grassland and the experience of cross country skiing to the state's high point.

Read the winning entry from the NFF's 3rd Annual San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Blog Contest.

In 2017, REI helped restore and maintain trails and recreation areas across our National Forests. through a $1 million...

Guest Author Tara Schatz recollects a memorable weekend camping at the Grout Pond Recreation Area on Vermont's Green Mountain...

Hannah Ettema, NFF Digital Communications Coordinator, recounts a memorable trip to the Ross Creek Cedars on Montana's Kootenai...

This summer’s solar eclipse will be an experience you won’t want to miss. Some of the best viewing spots for this exciting...

New to National Forests? Intimidated by the super-prepared hikers and other well-equipped folks at the trailhead? You don’t...

Max Forgensi has worked in the snow as an avalanche forecaster, avalanche educator and Snow Ranger for the Forest Service since...

Created in 2015 by REI, OptOutside encourages Americans to spend Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, outside in nature...

This past fall, the NFF sponsored a blog contest to celebrate local community connections the San Gabriel Mountains National...