NFF Blog

Five Things to Know Before Visiting a National Forest This Summer

Whether this will be your first summer exploring the outdoors, or you are dusting off your trail guides from last season, here...

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...

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...

Songs to Help You Enter Forest Mode

To celebrate National Forest Week™, the National Forest Foundation staff have put together a playlist just for you. Whether...

Five Things You Should Know Before Your Next Desert Hike

Tonto National Forest in Arizona and Gila National Forest in New Mexico are both popular desert destinations. And while they...

Here is What You Need to Know to Stay Safe During Tick Season

Humans aren’t the only ones that are more active in the warmer months. As you get out on National Forests and Grasslands this...

Five Stunning Hikes in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Hiking in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is packed with picturesque and stimulating hikes for all skill levels and...

Wildflower Scavenger Hunt: Southwest Region

Wildflower Scavenger Hunt: Rocky Mountain Region

Wildflower Scavenger Hunt: Eastern and Southern Regions

Wildflower Scavenger Hunt: Pacific Northwest Region

Four Best National Forest Hikes Near Chattanooga, Tennessee

Five Best Beginner Hikes in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (from a Local!)

Of the eight National Forests in Washington State, one is especially beloved by urban dwellers and visitors. Explore these...

Wet Spring Hiking: How to Stay Safe and Recreate Responsibly

Fortifying Trails on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests with GAOA Funding

Trails in the Colorado Rockies are highly erodible due to severe weather, steep gradients, and a variety of recreational use....