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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
A look at Borah Peak in the Salmon-Challis National Forest and the experience of climbing it.
Outdoor enthusiasts have plenty of options—including mountain biking, backpacking, and hiking—for exploring Mount St....
Find out how a few simple steps can ensure your have a safe and enjoyable adventure on our National Forests.
The first time I hiked in the Sipsey Wilderness I felt like I’d wandered into some strange oasis. With deep canyons, high...
You're holed up at a coffee shop in downtown Asheville, sipping an espresso and pouring over a stack of trail guides. What...
Within Francis Marion National Forest's boundaries there are over 40 miles of cycling trails, innumerable paddling and canoeing...
Your favorite forest beckons on a cold winter day. Heed the call, yes, and go prepared not only with the proper clothing and...
NFF staffer Wes Swaffar explored the Great Burn Proposed Wilderness Area in Montana and Idaho.
Going for a hike is a great way to enjoy our National Forests, and enjoying a hike alongside a great hiking partner can make...
Across our National Forests, waterfalls offer the pefect destination after a short of long hike.
What better time to witness animal tracking than in a fresh coat of snow? This winter, consider introducing your kids to...
Cooking in the backcountry doesn’t have to mean pre-packaged freeze-dried meals full of sodium and preservatives. I have...
My favorite way to see a National Forest is from the top of a mountain. My husband and I spend as much time as we can in the...
Whether it's way up in the Rockies or scouting in the grasslands of the Midwest, our National Forests give everyone a fair...
Travel in California and you will experience diverse Wilderness areas spanning coast to alpine and desert to montane. There are...