NFF Blog

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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

On a recent camping trip on our backyard public lands, the Bitterroot National Forest near Missoula, Montana, my family...

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....

The NFF's Emily Olsen visited the popular Hyalite Canyon Recreation Area on the Custer Gallatin National Forest and appreciate...

Learn more about night sky photography from professional photographer Andy Porter.

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...

NFF staffers Ray Foote and Mark Shelly visited Elkins, West Virginia to meet with Forest Service staff and see potential...

Within Francis Marion National Forest's boundaries there are over 40 miles of cycling trails, innumerable paddling and canoeing...

The onset of winter changes the landscape and the ways we enjoy the outdoors. The same holds true when photographing the...

Our friends in the Forest Service shared a few of their favorite winter activities on South Dakota's Black Hills National Forest.

This past fall, the NFF sponsored a blog contest to celebrate local community connections the San Gabriel Mountains National...

Each National Forest is full of Instagram-worthy locations. We picked a few of our favorites that always shine thanks to their...

Your favorite forest beckons on a cold winter day. Heed the call, yes, and go prepared not only with the proper clothing and...