Make Your Own Adventure

Connecting with nature is a great way to create a life long love for the outdoors. The Forest offers opportunities to learn, explore and just be a kid!

The Cut Foot  and Norway Beach Visitor Centers will be open May 27 through Labor Day.  Tuesday - Saturday, from 10 am - 4 pm.  Come visit us!
 

• Smokey Bear

  Explore Smokey Bear's website to learn all sorts of ways you can help prevent wildfires. You’ll find activities, games, and learn a lot about protecting the forest.

  Learn More

• Discover the Forest

  Discover the Forest has a list of activities that have all the information you need to get started — including what to do, what to bring, and what activities are near you.

  Explore

• The Difference Between

  Ever wonder what the difference between hares and rabbits, or crows and ravens?

  Find Out

• Birds in Flight

  Find out what to look for when a bird is in flight to help you identify what type of bird you see.

  Take flight

• Every Kid Outdoors

  Hey fourth graders! See America’s natural wonders and historic sites for free. You and your family get free access to hundreds of parks, lands, and waters for an entire year.

  See how it works

 

Become a Junior Forest Service Naturalist

Kids make the best naturalists! There is so much to discover out there, and kids know how to dig right in.

We have provided some fun naturalist tools to get you started. Scavenger hunts, nature journal tips, critter and tree identification tips, as well as a s’more cookbook. What are you waiting for? Grab the binoculars and get out to the Forest!

Join in the Fun...