Learning Center
National forests are the ultimate outdoor classroom, with natural processes and human activities interacting in all sorts of interesting ways.
Planning a field trip to Mount St. Helens? Visit our Teacher's Corner to get started.
Nature & Science
Learn more about Mt. St Helens 1980 eruption and what's happening today. Find scientific research and forest management information
History & Culture
For more than 6,000 years, people have played a part in the ecology of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Safety & Ethics
Learn key tips on how to plan ahead and prepare for your outdoor experience. Be prepared and know your limits
Parents & Teachers
Find resources and programs to plan field trips and other environmental science and outdoor education opportunities.