Welcome to the National Forest Foundation blog. Explore the various articles to learn more about our forests and places to play.
You've saved all the beautiful instagram pictures showing off grid trails, mountains drenched in a purple alpine glow, and smiley faces holding steamy mugs of coffee as they take in the view. You've even bought a fancy new pair of hiking boots, the kind with the ankle support! You are well on your way to taking your first backpacking trip. EXCEPT, where to start?
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Learn more about Karen Ramos' connection to the Los Padres National Forest and how it has influenced her life.
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Check out the winners of our National Forest Week photo contest.
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Nestled in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest, the Red River Gorge attracts thousands of outdoor recreation enthusiasts year round. Rock climbers, hikers, canoeists and campers are among those who come to enjoy and explore this rugged landscape, often referred to as simply “The Red” by its most frequent visitors.
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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 our words, our actions, our stories. As Latinx people, that strong relationship with the outdoors comes directly from our ancestors. We are descendants of fishermen, hunters, farmers, ranchers, lovers of wildlife and the land, true environmentalists.
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I owe an immense amount of credit, gratitude, and inspiration to the absolutely amazing women of color that I climb, adventure, and discover with. Our public lands were not always public to black, indigenous, and people of color; and to this day BIPOC* are constantly breaking down barriers to ensure access, justice, and visibility for us all. I wanted to learn about how they discovered their love for the outdoors; a love that helped pave the way for me in further connecting with this land. So I asked them! These ladies then shared their stories, recounting their climbing experiences in National Forests, adventures around the world, and even experiencing the outdoors in their backyard.
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The Siuslaw National Forest in Oregon covers more than a half-million acres in the Oregon Coast Range mountains and is also home to many unique coastal ecosystems. Within the Forest is the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, one of the largest remaining expanses of coastal sand dunes in the world.
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Keep these tips in mind as you visit our National Forests during the government shutdown.
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Looking for the perfect place to escape the city on Black Friday to OptOutside? Or to Outside any time of the year? Here’s a short list of some of our favorites.
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Check out some of the recent fall photos we've shared on Instagram.
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From now until January 31, set up a monthly tree planting gift of $10 or more and we will send you a reusable shopping bag! Your monthly gift will sustain our forests and fight climate change for years to come. A $20 recurring gift will plant 240 trees in 2020!