U.S. Forest Service Bookmark from 1937 Features Lasting Values
Our tree planting partner, Atlas Services LLC, recently shared a bookmark printed in 1937 that they acquired.
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The National Museum of Forest Service History: Go Discover our Country’s Conservation Story
Learn more about the National Museum of Forest Service History.
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Five Things You Might Not Know About the Capitol Christmas Tree
Beginning in 1970, the U.S. Forest Service has provided a tree to the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the holiday season. Learn more about this unique and festive tradition.
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Browns Canyon National Monument Highlights Recreational, Ecological and Historical Importance
Situated two and a half hours southwest of Denver, in the Arkansas River Valley, Browns Canyon is perhaps best known for its whitewater rafting and fly fishing opportunities. The landscape, however, holds so much more...
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Relationship Status: NFF and the USDA Forest Service
The National Forest Foundation (NFF) and the USDA Forest Service work toward a common goal: properly care for the National Forests and encourage Americans to experience their public lands.
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Seeking Trailblazers!
Learn more about the NFF's Trailblazer program to support Colorado's Fourteeners
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Columbia River Gorge – Working to Reopen Hiking Trails after the Eagle Creek Fire
Learn more about the current restoration efforts happening by the NFF and local partners to restore the Columbia River Gorge following the Eagle Creek Fire.
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ReWilding L.A.’s Backyard – 10 Ways the NFF has Supported the San Gabriel Mountains with REI
Since 2016 REI has generously supported the National Forest Foundation’s work on the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument through the REI ReWilding initiative, which promotes access to our public lands for people in large urban and suburban areas like Los Angeles. Together with our local partners, here are 10 things that our partnership with REI has helped us to accomplish on the Monument.
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Learning About Novel Restoration Approaches at Lake Tahoe
On Tuesday June 12th, members of the Lake Tahoe West Restoration Partnership ventured into the field together to learn about potential techniques for restoring forests and watersheds in the Lake Tahoe basin.
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Why Boeing Cares about the Mill Creek Trail
The NFF's Marlee Ostheimer joined Boeing as their employees gave back at the Mill Creek Trail on Utah's Uinta-Wasach-Cache National Forest.
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A Paddler’s Guide to Leaving No Trace
There are few things out there as memorable or rewarding as an overnight river trip. It doesn't matter the river type—whether it's full of technical rapids or deep, languid flat water—there's just something about paddling to a campsite that can't be beaten. But of course with all good things, it pays to be diligent and responsible in order to keep them good. So, here are some simple ways to minimize your impacts while paddling, so that you (and others) can enjoy these natural places for many more trips to come.
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Ten of the Best Places to Paddle on National Forests
In 2013, we posted a blog called “14 Best Places to Canoe and Kayak on National Forests.” Two years later, it’s still one of our most popular blogs. We thought we should add a few gems we missed and highlight some of the other best places to paddle on our National Forests.
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Fourteen Best Places to Canoe and Kayak on National Forests
With hundreds of miles of designated Wild and Scenic Rivers on our National Forests, not to mention stunning lakes, you don't need to look too far for a great paddle experience near you.
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Exploring a Classic Backpacking Route in the Sipsey Wilderness
The first time I hiked in the Sipsey Wilderness I felt like I’d wandered into some strange oasis. With deep canyons, high waterfalls, and forests of hemlocks and mountain laurel, the Sipsey seems out of place in north Alabama. It’s as if, by some miracle, a 25,000-acre chunk of North Georgia was transported 190 miles to the West.
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Eight of My Favorite Wilderness Areas in California
Travel in California and you will experience diverse Wilderness areas spanning coast to alpine and desert to montane. There are 149 wilderness areas in California ranging in size from six acres to 3.1 million. They cover nearly 15 million acres—roughly 15 percent of the state.
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Wilderness 101
Today the National Wilderness Preservation System contains nearly 110 million acres of lands enjoyed by all Americans. These wilderness lands all exist within our National Parks, National Forests, National Wildlife Refuges and Bureau of Land Management Lands.
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10 Pacific Northwest Wilderness Areas for Those Seeking Solitude
If you have spent time in the Pacific Northwest and are a nature lover, then chances are, you have been in or heard of the popular wilderness areas within the National Forest system.
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Eight Juicy Questions about Huckleberries
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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Five Reasons Wildlife Appreciate National Forests
Did you know our National Forests are home to more than 3,000 species of wildlife? Not only do our National Forests provide fresh water, clean air, and places to play, they are critical for the thousands of wild animals that live in the United States. Last year we featured a few reasons why we are thankful for National Forests. This year we imagined a few things animals might say if they were asked the same question.
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Five Things We Love About the Lynx, Wolverine, And Fisher Monitoring in the Rocky Mountains Workshop
Did you miss the workshop on Lynx, Wolverine, and Fisher Monitoring that was hosted by the Southwestern Crown Collaborative in December 2015? The National Forest Foundation had a blast helping to plan, convene, and facilitate the workshop. Here are a few of our favorite memories.
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Citizen Science 101
If you’re tuned into the conservation community, you might have heard the term citizen science. But what exactly is citizen science?
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Five Burning Questions About Tree Planting and Wildfire
Wildfire and its impacts to our forests can be hard to understand. Here are five common questions that explain how tree planting can help our forests recover from wildfire.
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“Fire and Water: Restoring Arizona’s Forests” Behind the Scenes of the Documentary Film
Rebecca Davidson, NFF Director of the Southern Rockies Region, sat down with friend and film producer Kristin Atwell to discuss the film "Fire and Water."
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Women Forged by Fire: Lacey England
This post is part of a series that is a companion to the feature article in Your National Forests Summer/Fall 2017. Get to know the women featured in the article a bit more through this series
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Women Forged by Fire: Shelly Allen
This post is part of a series that is a companion to the feature article in Your National Forests Summer/Fall 2017. Get to know the women featured in the article a bit more through this series
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Women Forged by Fire: Sara Knapp
This post is part of a series that is a companion to the feature article in Your National Forests Summer/Fall 2017. Get to know the women featured in the article a bit more through this series.
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