Heart of the Appalachian Trail
Otherworldly vistas like this fog-shrouded stony hike along Thunder Hill await you on the Appalachian Trail as it winds its way through the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. White blazes on the trees keep you on the straight and narrow. (Image courtesy of Kathryn Herndon-Powell, Appalachian Trail Conservancy)
Sunlight dapples through…
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Volunteer spotlight: Roger Robidoux, White Mountain NF
White Mountain National Forest volunteer Roger Robidoux gives a hiking safety presentation to Forest Service staff at the Lincoln Woods trailhead on Aug. 24, 2023. (USDA Forest Service photo by Glenn Rosenholm)
NEW HAMPSHIRE—Seeing his youthful vigor, you would never guess that White Mountain National…
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Tips for hosting a National Trails Day event: April 11 webinar
National Trails Day is a great day to get volunteers out on your trails. Here, volunteers cleared Heart Rock Trail of fallen trees and overgrown vegetation. (USDA Forest Service photo by Tania C. Parra)
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Go take a hike isn't a dismissal, it’s an invitation. National Trails Day…
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Let there be light: A candlelight hike, that is
On March 4, nearly 375 people participated in the Morgan Falls Candlelight Hike. Here a small group of hikers take a break to warm up and enjoy a fireside snack. USDA Forest Service photo.
WISCONSIN—A true Wisconsin gem, Morgan Falls is a popular point of interest on the Great Divide District of the…
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Hiking
Hiking is a wonderful way to see and experience the many wonders of our nation’s forests. Visit your forest’s ranger district office, our All Maps page, or National Forest Store to obtain a trail map to help you plan your route based on your ability, available time and interest. Please…