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Forests and Grasslands

The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland are located in north central Colorado and encompass 1.5 million acres across five districts.
Located in north-central Wyoming, the Bighorn Mountains are a sister range of the Rocky Mountains. Conveniently located halfway between Mt. Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park, the Bighorns are a great vacation destination in themselves.
Described as an “Island in the Plains,” the multiple-use Black Hills National Forest has an activity for everyone.
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests is home to over 3 million acres–from plateaus to peaks.
The MBRTB spans nearly 2.9 million acres in northern Colorado and eastern Wyoming. Characterized by mountain ranges and vast open landscapes, the forests and grassland provide abundant and unique opportunities for visitors year round.
In the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands you can find quiet, undeveloped spaces. Here, East meets West as seen in the wildlife and plant mix.  These large tracts of public land are the closest places for Midwesterners to hunt and…
The Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands covers nearly 3 million acres from western Kansas to Colorado's highest mountain peaks along the Continental Divide. This landscape offers a variety of…
The Rio Grande National Forest spans over 1.8 million acres in south-central Colorado. From the high peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Range to rugged canyons and ancient calderas, the forest offers something for everyone!
San Juan National Forest encompasses about 1.8 million acres in the southwestern corner of Colorado. From high desert mesas to alpine peaks, these federal lands are managed for multiple uses.
Named after the Shoshoni people who have called this area of northwestern Wyoming home for thousands of years, the Shoshone National Forest is filled with special places. With more than 1.4 million acres of congressionally designated…
The White River National Forest is a world-renowned recreation destination home to iconic destinations such as Maroon Bells and Hanging Lake, 11 ski resorts, 10 peaks over 14,000 feet, and eight wilderness areas that cover more than a…