For those who live in the city, getting outdoors can sometimes be tough. Between the concrete jungle and small city parks, many find themselves missing the solitude and rejuvenating green space that our National Forests and Grasslands provide. Luckily, for millions of people, many National Forests are right outside major city centers. Though you might call an urban environment home, we hope you find some time to escape the city to explore our Forests.

Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

Near: Los Angeles, CA

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Near: Seattle, WA

Mt. Hood National Forest

Near: Portland, OR

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Near: Salt Lake City, UT

Tonto National Forest

Near: Phoenix, AZ

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests

Near: Denver, CO

Mark Twain National Forest

Near: St. Louis, MO

Sam Houston National Forest

Near: Houston, TX

Osceola National Forest

Near: Jacksonville, FL

Green Mountain National Forest

Near: Albany, NY

Wayne National Forest

Near: Columbus, Oh

Huron-Manistee National Forest

Near: Grand Rapids, MI

Cibola National Forest

Near: Albuquerque, NM

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Near: Chicago, IL

Black Hills National Forest

Near: Rapid City, SD