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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.

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National Forests and Free Black Communities along the Underground Railroad

After the Civil War, many of the rural communities that were stops along the Underground Railroad disappeared. The remnants of...

Walk in the Footsteps of the Chinese American Railroad Workers at Donner Pass

The contributions of Chinese American railroad workers changed the course of American history. Today, you can still explore the...

Monitoring and Adaptive Management in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests

In the National Forest System, officials develop monitoring programs to evaluate implementation and effectiveness of management...

An improved space for wildfire management decision support in Northern California

In recent years, the frequency and severity of wildfires have increased significantly, posing a growing threat to ecosystems,...

Find Your Next Winter Adventure on a National Forest

From downhill skiing to ice fishing, National Forests are a great place to start looking for your next winter adventure.

Ten more reasons to give thanks for National Forests

National Forests provide countless gifts to be thankful for. From majestic waterfalls to starry nights, here are ten more...

Volunteers Work to Clean Up National Memorial on the Angeles National Forest for National Public Lands Day

This year, the National Forest Foundation’s Southern California Program (NFF) partnered with the Angeles National Forest and...

Take a Colorful Ride on a National Forest

As magical as National Forest scenic byways can be, many bike trails on those same forests can be just as awe-inspiring.

Volunteers Remove over 250 Pounds of Invasive Weeds and Plant Native Grasses through Ski Conservation Fund

Since 2005, Snowbird Resort and the NFF have raised over $1.2 million for the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation (CCF) for projects...

San Juan Wood For Life Partnership Continues to Make Impacts in Southern Colorado

Now in its second year, the San Juan Wood For Life (WFL) partnership in southern Colorado continues to grow. After a...

Colors of the Forest: Field Rangers Connect the Public to the Outdoors

The Field Ranger program was established on the Angeles National Forest (ANF) following the designation of the San Gabriel...

NFF Awarded $8 Million for Multiple Forest Health Projects within the Middle Truckee River Watershed

The National Forest Foundation (NFF) is proud to announce the receipt of a $8.3 million grant from the California Wildlife...

Ski Conservation Fund Invests over $1.2 million on the White River National Forest

Partnership with Vail Resorts, Copper Mountain, and Arapahoe Basin supports forest health and sustainable recreation projects.

Five National Forests with Spectacular Beaches

National Forests might not be an obvious place to search for summer beach adventures, but for nature lovers, their wild and...

Ongoing Post-Fire Restoration and Wildfire Resilience Projects on the San Bernardino National Forest

The NFF and its partners are hard at work implementing forest health and fuel reduction projects across the San Bernardino...