Welcome to the National Forest Foundation blog. Explore the various articles to learn more about our forests and places to play.
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.
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See the stunning photos of trails on our National Forests that won the 2018 Summer of Trails photo contest.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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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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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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.
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There are currently 11 different trail clubs in the White Mountain National Forest that steward the Forest’s more than 1,200 miles of trails. This is in addition to at least 16 other organizations that are current trail maintainers. To make it easier, we’ve put together a brief overview of some of the key trail clubs in the White Mountains for you.
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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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Make a New Year’s resolution to be greener and help fight climate change all year. Set-up a monthly tree planting donation by January 31 and receive a complimentary tote bag.