Blog: Hiking and Backpacking - National Forest Foundation

When the Grizzly Creek Fire burned over 32,000 acres near Hanging Lake in 2020, the lake itself was miraculously spared....

For many families, cutting down a Christmas tree from their backyard National Forest is a wonderful holiday tradition. Before...

At the National Forest Foundation, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience our National Forests,...

In mid-July, a cross-disciplinary group from the San Juan National Forest hiked a stretch of what will soon be known as the...

Firefighter and writer Lance Garland shares tips to exploring National Forests and public lands during wildfire season.

Trails are part of the human experience and history in New Mexico. Some trails have a rich history, like the ancient trade...

On the Oregon Coast, about twenty minutes inland from the Pacific Ocean, is a trail that could turn almost any indoor kid into...

One thing that quickly became clear to me as we hiked is that each one of us feels a deep connection to the outdoors. It was in...

With the Forest Service and nine other outstanding stewardship organizations, the NFF launched the Find Your Fourteener...

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

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

Huckleberries are in your own backyard--they’re abundant on our National Forests. These delicious, sought-after, and magical...

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

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

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

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