NFF Blog

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

We all have a favorite trail – one that we return to year after year. But what happens when that beloved National Forest...

While some of us never hesitate to explore our National Forests, we know the idea of hiking in the woods can be intimidating....

CeCe Lorthioir, avid hiker in Southern California and founder of Hike Beyond the Hills, offers a trail report and photo essay...

Traveling through Big Santa Anita Canyon is like stepping back in time to the “Great Hiking Era.” As you walk along the...

New to National Forests? Intimidated by the super-prepared hikers and other well-equipped folks at the trailhead? You don’t...

There are currently 11 different trail clubs in the White Mountain National Forest that steward the Forest’s more than 1,200...

Located northeast of Spokane, Washington and 30 scenic miles from Sandpoint, Idaho, the Scotchman Peaks straddle the...

NFF Executive Vice President Ray Foote reflects on a visit to Arizona’s Coronado National Forest.

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

For many hikers, an important feature of an escape into the wilderness is the feeling of isolation and separation from crowds....

Our National forests and Grasslands provide 193 million acres of prime stargazing. On your next nighttime visit, keep these...

From surfing to biking to volunteering, there are lots of ways to enjoy the great outdoors in national forests in Wyoming and...

Patrick Shannon, the NFF’s Pacific Northwest Director, recently visited the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and avoided the...

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....