In the spring of 2023, Emily Kasyon hiked the Hanging Lake Trail in the White River National Forest for the first time. The water was so high she waded through it the entire way up. “My very first

Dispersed camping – camping outside of a designated, prepared campsite – isn’t for everyone. But it might be for you. With 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands spreading across landscapes

Listen, we talk about responsible recreation a lot. Don’t leave trash. Plan and be prepared. Respect each other and wildlife. And, of course, have fun. But let’s hit pause and discuss the more serious

On national forests every day is National Trails Day. There is a trail for everyone, year-round. Across the country, 165,000 miles of Forest Service managed trails wind up, down and through the

High above Northern California, where tree line gives way to rock, snow, and exposure, the work of the U.S. Forest Service takes on a different form. There are no roads, no engines, and no easy access

On Colorado’s Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison national forests, water for the region begins as snow in high-elevation locations before flowing down to creeks, reservoirs and irrigation systems

For Olympic medalist Shannon Dunn-Downing, the road to the podium didn’t begin in a private club or elite training facility. It began on public lands in the mountains of Colorado. Public lands

Walking amongst well-ordered rows of bicycles and racks of “Rebuild the Ride” t-shirts swaying lightly on their hangers, Adventure Damascus Bicycles owner Michael Wright takes a moment to make sure

Let’s celebrate the holiday season with a forest-themed version of that Christmas classic, the 12 Days of Christmas. Here are the lyrics so you can sing along! On the 12th day of Christmas, the forest

Many families across the United States celebrate the holiday season with a Christmas tree. Although farmed and fake Christmas trees are full, symmetrical, and simple to get, they can be pricey. And

As Hurricane Helene devastated the Southern Appalachians, it brought a deluge of water that destroyed hundreds of miles of roads, from winding mountain roads all the way to interstate highways. When

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe For more than 100 years, USDA Forest Service volunteers have embodied the attitude and spirit behind these words in the name of

Only a month after the twentieth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, another anniversary comes due for a different catastrophic storm—it is the first anniversary after Hurricane Helene devastated the

Quick, what’s today?! No, not just the middle of September or the beginning of a new week, it’s my birthday! That’s right, I, Woodsy Owl, was born 54 years ago today, and began my important work of

Although we’re more than halfway through summer, there is still plenty of warm weather left to get out and enjoy your national forests and grasslands! We’ve got 154 national forests and 20 national

In the very heart of North America, the rolling hills of North Dakota’s Little Missouri National Grassland stretch into the horizon, humbling in grandeur. Though named after the Little Missouri River

Imagine you’re a tourist visiting Washington, DC. As you walk along the south side of the Mall towards the Washington Monument, out of the corner of your eye, you see a tall cut-out of a bear in blue

Last year we talked about national forests being like our favorite sweaters — much loved but getting a bit frazzled around the edges and needing some repairs. The kind of unraveling that happens to

It’s almost the Fourth of July! The Nation’s 249th Birthday! I’m as excited as you are to get out there, enjoy that summer weather, and celebrate the country’s anniversary. Our nation’s national

While driving towards mountains and forested areas, have you ever seen Jeeps and trucks that look like they belong at a Monster Truck Rally? Ever wonder where they’re going? These off-road enthusiasts