Hoosier National Forest
 
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Welcome to

HOOSIER

National Forest

Hoosier National Forest, in the hills of south central Indiana, provides a wide mix of opportunities and resources for people to enjoy. Rolling hills, back-country trails, and rural crossroad communities make this small but beautiful his 203,000 acre Forest a local treasure. Forest managers work with the public to develop a shared vision of stewardship focuesed on restoring, maintaining, and interpreting the cultural and natural resources of our public lands. 

More about Hoosier National Forest

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Features

It's All Yours this Summer on the Hoosier

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The Hoosier National Forest is celebrating all that the Forest has to offer by offering programs and activities throughout the summer. Each program will be led by Hoosier National Forest employees. All programs are free, though some sites have a day use fee. Join us in discovering a new place or use for your National Forest this summer. It's all yours!


2017-18 Annual Report Released

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Each year the Hoosier National Forest publishes a Year in Review which summarizes the past year's accomplishments. This year's review combines achievements from 2017 and 2018.

Spotlights

Buffalo Trace Interactive Map

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Whether sitting at home or out and about traveling this historic route, you can now learn more about the history that makes up the Buffalo Trace through the new Interactive Story Map. 

Adventures With Nature 2019

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The 17th Annual Adventures With Nature will be held June 22nd at Tipsaw Recreation Area. We hope you will join us for the fun, educational day for kids and families. 

 




Current Projects

Before certain activities can take place on the Hoosier National Forest, we complete an analysis of the potential effects and involve the public. Find out a current projects on the Hoosier.

Hoosier Highlights

Each month the Forest highlights a different aspect of its management or natural resources. These articles are great place to catch up or keep up on management activities on the Hoosier.

Alerts & Warnings

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Featured Events
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Maps and Publicatoins

 


https://www.fs.usda.gov/hoosier/