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Hiking and Backpacking

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail around Mount Adams on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Guest Author Melanie Saucier recounts a memorable trip to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Summit Safety: Four Things To Remember On Top of the Peak With Kids

New Hampshire blogger Lyndsey Vaillancourt shares some helpful tips to keep in mind for when you reach the top of the mountain with your little ones.

Eight Juicy Questions about Huckleberries

Huckleberries are in your own backyard--they’re abundant on our National Forests. These delicious, sought-after, and magical berries are available to you on our public lands. But not everyone is a well-versed huckleberry fanatic…yet. So I spelled out the facts for you, so that you, too, can join the huckleberry fan club.

Summer of Trails Photo Contest Winners

See the stunning photos of trails on our National Forests that won the 2018 Summer of Trails photo contest.

Four Reasons Why Your Dog Loves National Forests

Unlike many parks, most National Forest areas allow dogs to #GoPlay in these beautiful places. Here are some reasons why your dog loves National Forests even more than you do.

Three Ways to Elevate your Favorite Hike

We all have a favorite trail – one that we return to year after year. But what happens when that beloved National Forest trail gets a little too familiar?

Three Trail Terrors to Conquer in National Forests

While some of us never hesitate to explore our National Forests, we know the idea of hiking in the woods can be intimidating. Here are a few common trail terrors and some tips for ensuring they don’t bother you.

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.

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.

Eleven National Forest Activities for the First Timer

New to National Forests? Intimidated by the super-prepared hikers and other well-equipped folks at the trailhead? You don’t need to be. Here are some tips for those new to adventuring off the beaten path.