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SPECTACULAR VISTAS, ABUNDANT WILDLIFE AND HIGH QUALITY RECREATION. The legacy of the 193-million-acre National Forest System is open to all. This incredible heritage can be found in 42 states and Puerto Rico, and collectively it touches the lives of millions, whether through hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, camping, or the simple pleasures of an after- noon picnic or scenic drive. From the remarkable coniferous forests of the West to the lush decid- uous forests ofthe Appalachian Mountains, our National Forests provide fresh water, renewable resources that sustain rural communities, and landscapes that have the scale to harbor native fish and wildlife. The National Forest Foundation works to sustain these forests, rivers, wetlands, and grasslands. We build awareness of their benefits, encourage enjoyment of their beauty, and involve the public in caring for “America’s Backyard.” Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast looking for tips on a new trail to explore or a conservation professional searching for resources to aid your work, our website nationalforests.org offers something for everyone. This guide is produced in partnership with American Park Network to build awareness and direct you to incomparable recreational opportunities. As you explore your National Forest System, we invite you to learn more and to get involved. Visit us at nationalforests.org to find out how.

Bill Possiel President, National Forest Foundation

WANT TO TAKE A TOUR OF YOUR NATIONAL FOREST? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!

In 2017, the U.S. Forest Service launches a mobile tour app, offering visitors a guided tour in national forests, prairies and grasslands. Download the free app from iTunes or the Android store by searching “USFS Tours” and scrolling through the forests that have tours available for download. New tours are added every week! Use the app to to find useful information: safety alerts, driving directions, hiking trails, maps, and permitting instructions. Plan your journey with historical landmarks, waterfalls, mountains, visitor centers and fantastic photo ops with tips handpicked by national forest staff. Download the app and selected tours at home, since many national forests don’t have wifi. Oh Ranger guide indicates forests that have a tour with a smartphone Icon next to the forest name. We welcome you to your national forests and hope these tours make your visit even more special. It’s All Yours!

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American Park Network® publishes At A Glance 8 OhRanger.com, Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder™ and Oh, Ranger!® guides —a collection of visitor guides for public lands all across America. Special Places 11 American Park Network is an official partner of the National Forest Foundation, National Parks Eastern Region 16 Conservation Association, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, American Hiking Society and the Student Conservation Association. Southern Region 20

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There is nothing so American as our national parks. – Franklin Delano Roosevelt ®

Access to parks is one of the things that’s truly great about life in America. Not just national parks, like FDR stated, but all parks. Parks Mark, Joel & Alex – Support parks, stay healthy! afford everyone, regardless of race, income, social status or age, the opportunity to escape Take a deep breath in a park and you’ll immedi- the concrete jungle and step into the wild. It ately know the value of greenspace. doesn’t matter whether it’s a small step into a Health & Wellness Studies show a high local park or a giant leap into the backcountry. correlation between time spent in parks and The effect is the same. Time in nature feels improved health (and, in my view, happiness). good. Other values that parks bring may be You move more when you’re outside, which de- less obvious. Since we take care of the things creases stress, makes you more fit and reduces we value, I’d like to highlight a few other ben- the risk of many health issues, such as diabetes, efits we all receive from public lands: high blood pressure and heart disease. Exercise Economic Impact America’s federal, state (which parks inspire) also positively impacts your and local parks and public lands generate $200 cholesterol levels. A few years ago, I started bi- billion in annual economic activity and support cycling to work every day. A year later, my over- more than one million jobs! You might help a all cholesterol went down while my HDL—the dozen businesses during a weekend hiking trip. “good” cholesterol—went up. The results of Imagine the impact of a week-long national park a small change in your exercise routine can be adventure. Parks raise property values, too! amazing! Parks invite this change. Conservation Trees produce the oxygen The value of parks is undeniable, so follow we need to survive, but did you know that FDR’s lead and support our public lands. It’s they also help save money? It’s estimated that the all-American thing to do. (Congress, take trees in cities save $400 billion in costs to re- note!) You’ll save the country money while im- tain stormwater. A single tree can store 100 proving our nation’s health—and your own, too. gallons or more, which helps keep streets from Not a bad combination! flooding and reduces the need for artificial storage facilities. A tree can also absorb as much as three tons of carbon gas during its lifetime. [email protected] Five national parks GET CONNECTED IN YOUR FAVORITE PLACES! One iconic American road trip VisitUtah.com/itineraries Parks and forests are about enjoying nature, but what if you want to share a great experience or are on the job? If you’re a site manager and looking to add connectivity, or if you already have Wi-Fi and would like help creating content or generating sponsor revenues, please let us know at [email protected]. ® 6 AMERICA’S NATIONAL FORESTS |

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The National Forest System spans 193 mil- of the most diverse and treasured landscapes lion acres across America and Puerto Rico. in the nation. Overseeing 154 national for- Traversing mountains, temperate rainforests, ests and 20 grasslands in 43 states, roughly glaciers, grasslands and deserts, national an area the size of Texas, the USFS helps de- forests provide visitors recreational space to fend the forests and grasslands against major explore and relax. The forests and grasslands threats to the national forest system: fire and encompass some of the country’s most un- fuels, invasive species, loss of open space and touched, serene and treasured landscapes. unmanaged recreation. Camping, hiking, biking, swimming, kayak- The organization prides itself on doing what ing, boating, fishing and horseback riding are founder Gifford Pinchot felt: that the service just a few of the adventures that are waiting. should provide the greatest amount of good Odds are, there is a national forest closer to for the greatest amount of people. For more you than you think, filled with limitless oppor- information on the U.S. Forest Service, call tunity for fun. So what are you waiting for, get (800) 832-1355 or visit www.fs.fed.us. out there! STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AGENCIES U.S. FOREST SERVICE Hunting and fishing are two extremely The U.S. Forest Service takes on the re- popular recreational activities in the national sponsibility of managing public lands in na- forests. If you are traveling to a forest on a tional forests and grasslands. Founded in trip, it is important to have a valid license in 1905, the U.S. Forest Service protects some that state before you go fishing or hunting.

BECOMING A “FRIEND OF THE FOREST”

There are lots of ways to be a friend to your forests and play a role in perpetuating America’s great legacy of national forests and grasslands. Get online with the National Forest Foundation and NFF will help you to: • GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY volunteering for a Friends of the Forest® Day or another hands-on forest stewardship project. Visit nationalforests.org/connect/volunteer • TAKE OFF ON AN ADVENTURE by choosing a new national forest to explore. Visit nationalforests.org/explore/forests • PLANT A TREE with the NFF’s tree-planting program. Visit nationalforests.org/conserve/treeplanting Pre-Collision1 with Pedestrian 2 • FOLLOW NFF’S TRAIL and share your feedback through Facebook Detection standard. facebook.com/nationalforestfoundation and Twitter twitter.com/nationalforests Pedestrians can come out of nowhere. So Pre-Collision with Pedestrian Detection can help spot them and brake • Or simply SHARE THE BEAUTY of a national forest with a friend, a family member or a child. for you. It’s just one of the standard Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P)3 features that give you more peace of mind. Passing on an appreciation for the wonders of a vibrant outdoor experience is the greatest gift Options shown. Dramatization. 1. The TSS Pre-Collision System is designed to help avoid or reduce the crash speed and damage in certain frontal collisions only. It is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness is you can give! Visit nationalforests.org dependent on road, weather and vehicle conditions. See Owner’s Manual for additional limitations and details. 2. The Pedestrian Detection system is designed to detect a pedestrian ahead of the vehicle, determine if impact is imminent and help reduce impact speed. It is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness depends on many factors, such as speed, size and position of pedestrians, and weather, light and road conditions. See Owner’s Manual for additional limitations and details. 3. Drivers are responsible for their own safe driving. Always pay attention to your surroundings and drive safely. Depending on the conditions of roads, weather and the vehicle, the system(s) may not work as intended. See Owner’s Manual for additional limitations and details. ©2017 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

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Many forests offer volunteers a Many of the most popular attractions in areas and national monuments, protected ei- down waterfalls to hanging valleys sepa- variety of programs in resource management national forests require explicit permission in ther by Congress through legislation or by the rated by sheer headwalls and carpets of activities, such as invasive plant control or mi- the form of permits or passes. Many climb- President via proclamation under the author- sub-alpine fir, lodgepole pine, and spruce gratory bird monitoring. If you have an interest ing destinations are so sought after that ity of the Antiquities Act. These sites include sloping down to open Douglas fir and pon- in history, Passport in Time is a program that passes to climb peaks like Mt. Whitney are National Monuments (NM), National Volcanic derosa pine parklands. allows volunteers to work with professional ar- only given out through lottery, which can be Monuments (NVM), National Historic Sce- chaeologists and historians in the forests. With entered online. nic Areas (NHS), National Recreation Areas REGION 2 thousands of miles of trails, volunteers for trail Permits are also required for boat use in (NRA), Scenic Recreation Areas (SRA), and The Chimney Rock National Monument maintenance are always welcome. the national forests. When authorized in na- National Scenic Areas (NSA). Additionally, the encompasses 4,726 acres of the San Juan tional forests, OHV vehicles always require Forest Service manages 442 Wilderness Ar- National Forest between Durango and Pa- RECREATION.GOV permits, which differ from state to state, but eas, 133 Wild and Scenic Rivers, over 60 His- gosa Springs, Colorado. The area is sacred When planning a visit to a national forest, www.fs.fed.us can help you with specific toric Sites and Landmarks, and a network of to today’s Native American peoples. Chim- be sure to use the essential resource of rec- state and forest rules. National Scenic and Historic Trails. ney Rock is a national treasure, and contains reation.gov. The federally managed site can No drones/UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) These special or iconic places are singled spiritual, historic, and scientific resources of answer almost any question you have about are allowed in Wilderness Areas or near wildlife. out because their outstanding examples of great value. On September 21, 2012, Presi- the forests at recreation.gov or by phone at plant and animal communities, recreation dent Obama proclaimed Chimney Rock a (877) 444-6777. EVERY KID IN A PARK opportunities, geological features, scenic National Monument, making it the seventh To help engage and create our next gen- grandeur, or other special attributes merit national monument managed by the US For- TRIP IDEAS eration of park visitors, supporters and special management, and often require spe- est Service and the only national monument For a full catalogue of everything recre- advocates, the Obama Administration, in part- cific management plans differing from those in the National Forest system devoted pri- ation.gov has to offer, visit the “Explore Trip nership with the Federal Land Management of the National Forests of which they are a marily to archaeological resources. The area Ideas” page. Lists and pictures of fantastic agencies, launched the Every Kid in a Park part. To better understand the current needs, continues to hold special significance for to- places and exciting activities are the perfect initiative. The immediate goal is to provide conditions, and perceptions of these spe- day’s Native American peoples. remedy for those lacking the inspiration to an opportunity for each and every 4th grade cial places, we conducted a survey of these make a forest dream into reality. The infor- student across the country to experience their places across the US. mation can even be explored by state, if you federal public lands and waters in person. PACKING ESSENTIALS need to fill gaps for your next family trip. All kids in the fourth grade have access REGION 1 Don’t hit the trail without: to their own Every Kid in a Park pass at With the major trailhead only 4.5 miles Topographic Map and Compass + GPS FIND PARKS, FORESTS www.everykidinapark.gov. This pass ad- north of Missoula, the 61,000 acres of glaci- Whistle AND CAMPGROUNDS mits the pass owner and any accompanying ated topography in the Rattlesnake National Flashlight or Headlamp Once you have an idea of the kind of trip passengers in a private non-commercial ve- Recreation Area and Wilderness (RNRAW) Sunglasses, Sunscreen and Hat you would like to take, recreation.gov is an hicle to the park. Up to four people accom- on the Lolo National Forest form Montana’s High-energy Food and Plenty of Water indispensable tool for learning the particu- panying a fourth grader on bikes or on foot premier urban wilderness, blending the best Appropriate Clothing and Extra Layers Waterproof Matches lars. The site is a comprehensive database will also be admitted free of charge. of both wilderness and civilization. The U- Insect Repellent for finding reservable campgrounds, cabins, You can obtain the pass by visiting shaped Rattlesnake basin is fed by more Pocket Knife lakes, hiking trails and more. With detailed www.everykidinapark.gov and you must than fifty small creeks that begin as seeps First-Aid Kit information about rules, amenities and fea- print it and present it at the park. The Every from springs and melting snowbanks in Sturdy Footwear tures, you’ll be able to plan the perfect get- Kid in a Park pass is valid until August 31, 2017 the upper Wilderness portion of the NRA.

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CONSERVING OUR FORESTS REGION 3 monument serves as the backyard to the The Jemez National Recreation Area nation’s second-largest urban center. The 21st Century Conservation Service comprises 57,650 acres of beautiful valley Corps (21CSC) is a bold national effort that bottoms and high mesas. Jemez National REGION 6 grew out of former President Obama’s Recreation Area was established in 1993 in The Congressionally designated Co- “America’s Great Outdoors” initiative, which order to “conserve, protect, and restore the lumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area seeks to advance conservation priorities and recreational, ecological, cultural, religious, (CRGNSA) encompasses 292,500 acres expand access to lands and waters for rec- and wildlife resource values of the Jemez in Washington and Oregon, where the Co- reation and restoration. 21CSC seeks to put erans on conservation or other environmen- Mountains.” This includes working with the lumbia River cuts a spectacular river can- America’s youth and veterans to work pro- tal issues are encouraged to submit a Letter Pueblo of Jemez to “assure access to reli- yon through the Cascade Mountains. The tecting, restoring and enhancing America’s of Interest, describing their program and gious and cultural sites, enhancing the pri- US Forest Service manages approximately Great Outdoors. how it fits with 21CSC. For more informa- vacy and continuity of traditional cultural and 80,000 acres in the National Scenic Area The project aims to focus its effort by tion, including eligibility requirements, visit religious activities and protecting traditional and works with the Gorge Commission, developing natural and cultural resources www.21CSC.org. cultural and religious sites.” states, counties, treaty tribes, and partners stewards who can look towards the future You don’t have to be a part of an organiza- to protect and enhance scenic, natural, cul- through preservation, provide training and tion to help preserve America’s forests, you REGION 4 tural, and recreational resources. employment opportunities and to increase just need to learn how to visit respectfully. The Spring Mountains National Recre- public access and use of public lands. Leave No Trace is a national program that ation Area (SMNRA) is part of the Hum- REGION 8 To date nine national partners and 4 lo- teaches people how to enjoy the outdoors re- boldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Better known Indian Nations National Scenic and cal partners have joined the 21CSC, provid- sponsibly and promotes and inspires proper to locals as Mount Charleston, it is located Wildlife Area is a 41,051-acre scenic area ing hundreds of young people, veterans stewardship of America’s public lands. The just 30 minutes from downtown Las Vegas in the Ouchita National Forest. It includes and other under-represented communi- US Forest Service and many other federal and encompasses more than 316,000 acres the Homer L. Johnson Wildlife Manage- ties an opportunity to engage in public land management agencies are cooperating of remarkable beauty and surprising diver- ment Area and a 15-acre fishing lake atop land restoration and conservation. These partners in this program. You can help mini- sity. The Humboldt-Toiyabe National For- Post Mountain, as well as the 78 acre organizations engage a broad spectrum mize impacts to the natural resources and est’s spectacular 6.3 million acres makes it Cedar Lake, primarily used for fishing. of diversity nationwide. Organizations and social experiences of other visitors by prac- the largest national forest in the lower 48 Facilities include boat docks and ramps, programs working with youth and/or vet- ticing the seven principles listed below. For states. Located in Nevada and a small por- drinking water, outdoor grills, pavilion, more information, please visit LNT.org. tion of eastern California, the Forest offers picnic area with tables, playground, hook- • Plan ahead and prepare. year-round recreation of all types. up sites for recreational vehicles and tent • Travel and camp on durable surfaces. sites for camping. • Dispose of waste properly. REGION 5 • Leave what you find. The San Gabriel Mountains National REGION 9 • Minimize campfire impacts.

USDA Forest Service Monument was designated on October Encompassing 100,000 acres of the • Respect wildlife. 10th, 2014. This monument, encompass- Monongahela National Forest, the scenic • Be considerate of other visitors. ing 346,177 acres of the Angeles National Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recre- Consider applying these principles during Forest and neighboring San Bernardino ation Area (NRA) contains the highest peak your travels. We always need your help in National Forest, is the eighth national in West Virginia, some of the best rock climb- preserving our shared lands for future gener- monument under Forest Service manage- ing on the east coast, outstanding views and ations. It is the most important thing you can ment. The area is within 90 minutes of 15 a chance to enjoy America’s great outdoors. do for the places you love. Make the com- million people in the Los Angeles Basin, of Congress established the Spruce Knob- mitment to Leave No Trace. You can make a which the San Gabriel Mountains provide Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area in 21CSC gets youth and veterans to work protecting and revitalizing public lands. difference. 70% of their available open space and 1965. it was the first NRA to be designated in 30% of their drinking water. The national the USDA Forest Service.

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REGION 10 3,000 feet straight out of the ocean as well Misty Fjords National Monument extends as dramatic waterfalls, lakes and streams. 2.3 million acres across Tongass National Taking its name from the almost constant Forest, and includes the largest wilderness precipitation characteristic of the area, the in Alaska’s national forests and the second monument is covered with thick rainforests largest in the nation. Misty Fjords is a natu- that grow on nearly vertical slopes from sea ral mosaic of sea cliffs and rock walls jutting level to mountaintops.

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of new technologies like computerized lightning detection systems and air patrols, the need for lookouts decreased and many were decommis- sioned in the 1970s and 1980s. Today, there are 2,758 lookouts, with several USDA Forest Service hundred of those actively staffed during fire season. Many of the remaining lookouts have been re- stored by volunteers through the Forest Service’s Many fire towers were built by the Civilian Passport in Time Program and still house historical Conservation Corps in the 1930s. equipment, like the Osborne Fire Finder. Picture this: from your front door, the world There are 50 lookouts you can rent in states unfolds around you, mountains and valleys form- across the West for around $25 to $50 a night. ing an imposing and impressive topography that Rental fees are dedicated solely to maintenance stretches for miles. Sound tempting? Well, you of the lookout itself. Keep in mind that the look- too can wake up to such a view when you rent outs are small—often around 12 to 15 square a U.S. Forest Service fire lookout through their feet in size—so they usually don’t accommodate popular recreation rental system. more than four people. Not all are accessible America’s lookouts have a rich history deeply by car and amenities are rustic. Most lookouts tied to our nation’s legacy. At one point during have a heat source, cooking utensils, table and the 1940s, there were over 10,000 fire lookouts chairs and beds, ask what is provided. Start at in national forests across the country, and nearly firelookout.org/lookout-rentals.htm. Once you every stream drainage on forest land was “cov- have picked out your desired destination, you can ered,” often from two or three vantage points. make a reservation up to 180 days in advance, at YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO TO EXTREMES Lookout numbers spiked during the Great De- recreation.gov. TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS. YOU JUST pression, when Civilian Conservation Corps The wide panoramas and vast solitude will NEED A RUGGED COOLER TO MAKE THEM crews were commissioned to build new struc- amaze you. Mornings are a revelation, and some YOUR OWN. THE NEW OTTERBOX VENTURE. tures. During World War II, the U.S. government swear that the stars shine brighter up there. DESIGNED IN COLORADO. BUILT IN DETROIT. instituted the “Aircraft Warning Service,” and Want to reserve a cabin or a lookout? All reserva- lookouts were used to watch for enemy aircraft tions can be made through recreation.gov or by in addition to forest fires. But, with the advent calling (877) 444-6777.

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EASTERN REGION to multiple bicycling events each year. Stop 100-mile loop encompasses all the natural at several vistas of the reservoir for camp- splendor, cultural richness, historical charm grounds featuring beaches, picnic areas, boat and recreation opportunities the White For millions of people each year, the 16 in northeastern Minnesota. It extends nearly launches and an accessible fishing pier. Mountains Region has long been known for. national forests of the Eastern Region are 150 miles along the international boundary— Visit the Buzzard Swamp Wildlife Man- Stop by The Russell-Colbath House on popular destinations for recreation year-round. with Canada’s Quetico Provincial Park—and agement Area for some of the best wildlife the Kancamagus Highway in Albany, New Water-based recreation is especially popular in with Voyageurs National Park to the west. viewing opportunities in the forest—espe- Hampshire for an up close look at a 19th these forests, where more than 10,000 lakes Glaciers carved Boundary Waters into cially for deer and black bears. Fifteen man- century farmhouse with period furnishings and 15,000 miles of streams provide settings the rugged cliffs and rocky shores of the ap- made ponds have been constructed and are which operates as a historic house mu- for canoeing and trophy fishing. Whether it’s proximately 1,175 lakes which lie within the just one of the ways the area is managed to seum, with an on-site historic interpreter. finding solitude in the wilderness, snowmo- wilderness. The area has human history from help its animal population. Buzzard Swamp is biling on a snow covered trail or skiing down 10,000 years ago through the early American an important link in the Atlantic Flyway during MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST a world-class ski run, the Eastern Region na- fur trade, including villages, pictographs and the waterfowl migration and features an 11.2- Considered by The Nature Conservancy to tional forests have something for everyone. sites of ritual importance. mile trail system designed for hiking, skiing be in an area of global ecological importance, Boundary Waters has approximately 80 and mountain biking, though motorized vehi- the Monongahela remains one of the most FEATURED WILDERNESS entry points with 12 hiking trails and nearly cles, ATVs and snowmobiles are not allowed biologically diverse national forests in the 2,000 campsites. Its 1,200 miles of streams on any trails. country. The drastic differences in altitude, pre- BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA provide the opportunity for long distance cipitation and land formation make a home for The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilder- travel by watercraft in the spirit of the French GREEN MOUNTAIN & WHITE at least 75 tree species, more than 225 spe- ness is a unique natural area located in the Voyageurs of 200 years ago. In the winter MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FORESTS cies of birds and eight federally listed, threat- northern third of the Superior National Forest months, visitors can enjoy opportunities for The Green and White Mountain National ened or endangered species. skiing, dog sledding and ice fishing. Visitor Forests combine rugged mountain peaks services are available at nearby Ely and Grand with quaint New England villages. For a USDA Marais, Minnesota. For more information, great photo-op, stop at Thundering Falls, visit ely.org or grandmarais.com. one of the tallest waterfalls in Vermont pkujiahe/iStock and the site of a historic mill powered by IN THE AREA the falling water. Starting from the River Road parking area, this accessible section ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST of The Appalachian Trail passes through Pennsylvania’s only national forest is ap- open Ottauquechee River floodplain across proximately 517,000 acres located in the 900 feet of boardwalk, then ascends to northwest corner of the state. The motto the falls viewing platform via an accessible “Land of Many Uses” captures the goal switchback and spur trail. For some unique of a healthy, vigorous forest that provides history, the Robert Frost Recreational Trail wood products, watershed protection and commemorates the work of the American recreational opportunities. The best way to poet who for 42 years taught at Middle- see the forest might be the 36 miles of the bury College’s, Ripton, Vermont campus. Longhouse National Scenic Byway. Made up The trail combines his pastoral poetry with of three main legs that form a loop around the some of the scenery that inspired it. Allegheny Reservoir—State Routes 59 and The White Mountain Trail is the most 321 and the Longhouse Scenic Drive— the popular auto tour in the White Mountain byway’s foliage makes this loop particularly and is recognized as one of a select group Hiking trails in Allegheny’s National Forest lead Monongahela National Forest offers visitors up rocky, tree-lined paths. striking in the fall, and it contributes its roads of “America’s Scenic Byways.” This lush paths and hidden waterfalls.

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The forest holds a great deal of his- The Monongahela is home to hundreds of Civil War Discovery Trail through the land- tive plant garden and a nature trail. The cen- tory as well, making The Seneca Rocks miles of streams branching from the head- marks of the state’s early wartime conflicts. ter is open daily from May through October. Discovery Center a ideal place to start waters of the five major river systems found Notable stops on the tour include the graves The nature center sits just minutes from your visit. The iconic Seneca Rocks rep- within. During high water in the spring, they of Cheat Summit Fort, the hills of Camp Al- the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, which resent an enormous quartzite crag that offer an extraordinary diversity of whitewater legheny and the museum and lookout tower protects a large concentration of bogs in the remains the only true peak on the east experiences. The Laurel Fork, Dry Fork and of Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park. southwest of the forest. A half-mile board- coast. Because its peak is only accessible Glady Fork offer a mix of scenic runs, which Located at the junction of Rt. 150 and walk makes its way over the bogs so that by climbing, it serves as one of the most vary in difficulty from the family friendly float- Rt. 39/55, the Cranberry Mountain Nature visitors can see the unique, moss-covered popular climbing destinations in America. ing of Class II to the riskier and athletic Class Center holds an exhibit hall and auditorium wetland up close without damaging the The center provides an active education IV. For the thrill seekers, Red Creek, Seneca with guided tours and programs for all ages, fragile ecosystem. The barrier-free board- of the area’s history through Civil War Creek and the Upper Blackwater offer ex- including the very popular live snake display. walk is also a great opportunity for some of reenactments, blacksmithing, flint knap- pert quality whitewater; among the most The center also features a nature store, a na- the best birdwatching in the forest. ping and other demonstrations of frontier challenging in the U.S. For those looking for living. Just a short walk from the discov- a gentler time in the water, the lower sum- ery center rests the Sites Homestead, a mer flow is more suitable for lazy float trips EASTERN REGION DIRECTORY beautiful and historic home originally con- or canoeing through scenic valleys. See local For more information about the forests featured in this chapter and throughout this region, contact the offices listed below. structed in 1839 by Jacob Sites. Tours are purveyors to rent equipment and hire guides. available on Saturdays during the summer The campaigns of the Civil War in West Allegheny National Forest Hiawatha National Forest Monongahela National Forest 4 Farm Colony Drive 820 Rains Drive 200 Sycamore Street season, and visitors are welcome to tour Virginia built the reputations of many lead- Warren, PA 16365 Galstone, MI 49837 Elkins, WV 26241 the grounds, including the summer kitchen ing figures in the war and are an important 814-723-5150 (906) 428-5800 (304) 636-1800 and heirloom gardens, during regular day- part of American history. For an exploration America’s Outdoors Center for Hoosier National Forest Ottawa National Forest use hours. of this legacy in the Monongahela, take The Conservation, Recreation, and 811 Constitiution Avenue E. 6248 U.S. Highway 2 Resources Bedford, IN 47421 Ironwood, MI 49938 626 E. Wisconsin Avenue, (812) 275-5987 (906) 932-1330 Suite 100E MONONGAHELA NF: WALKING & HIKING TRAILS Milwaukee, WI 53203 Huron-Manistee National Shawnee National Forest Round- (414) 297-3693 Forest 50 Highway 145 South Trail Difficulty Description Tri p 1755 S. Mitchell Street South Harrisburg, IL 62946 Trailhead Elevation Gain Chequamegon-Nicolet Cadillac, MI 49601 (618) 253-7114 Distance National Forest (800) 821-6263 Seneca Rocks Trail Pretty steep ascent but worthwhile 2.6 miles 500 North Hanson Lake Road (231) 775-2421 Superior National Forest Moderate Spruce Knobs - for the observation platform and its 1.5 hours Rhinelander, WI 54501 8901 Grand Avenue Place 900 ft Seneca Rocks wonderful views from the top. (715) 362-1300 Mark Twain Duluth, MN 55808 National Forest (218) 626-4300 Moving over the high altitude wet- Red Creek Plains 3.6 miles Chippewa National Forest (CP) 401 Fairgrounds Road lands of the Red Creek Plains, this Easy 200 Ash Avenue, NW Rolla, MO 65401 Wayne National Forest (CP) Off Forest Rd 70 south of 3 hours rewarding trek has views of bogs, 200 ft Cass Lake, MN 56633 (573) 364-4621 13700 U.S. Highway 33 the Forest Rd 19 fork red rocks and forest. (218) 335-8600 Nelsonville, OH 45764 Hike along Redcreek Valley and Midewin National Tallgrass 740-753-0101 15.4 Green Mountain Prairie (CP) Sod Circuit Stonecoal Run, with some steep Difficult miles National Forest P.O. Box 88 White Mountain National Forest Blackbird Knob climbing for a view of the Redcreek Varies Full Day 231 North Main Street 30239 S. State Route 53 71 White Mountain Drive Valley. Rutland, VT 05701 Wilmington, IL 60481 Campton, NH 03223 Follow this old forest service road (802) 747-6700 (815)423-6370 (603) 536-6100 Rohrbaugh Overlook 3.6 miles Easy to down to the rim of Red Creek Can- Off Dolly Sods Rd. near 3 hours Moderate yon with great views of the Dolly Explore more NATIONAL FORESTS • WWW.FS.FED.US intersection (Dayton Carr Rd) Sods Wilderness. 300 feet Find adventure at national forests, parks and public lands near you using the Please follow Leave No Trace principles when hiking. See the “Preservation” section for more information. Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder™ mobile app.

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SOUTHERN REGION DANIEL BOONE NF: WALKING & HIKING TRAILS Round- Trail Difficulty Description Tri p Trailhead Elevation Gain Enjoy a refreshing swim in a cool stream, go White oaks, red oaks and hickory create Distance climbing at the Red River Gorge, or hike along the shade during the hot and humid summer The ridge gives a scenic lookout famous Appalachian Trail. The scenery varies as months, while January temperatures may Auxier Ridge Trail of Haystack Rock, Auxier Branch 5 miles Moderate Tunnel Ridge Rd. off KY 15. and the Double Arch on the way to much as the recreation in this historic region— drop below zero. A system of old logging 3 hours 620 ft Courthouse Rock. from cypress swamps and mountain meadows roads that runs throughout the area pro- A walk along Big South Fork to the to pine and hardwood forests. There are over 30 vides an informal network of trails for hiking Yahoo Falls Trail 113-ft falls, said to be the highest in 8.5 miles Moderate national forests in this region, so it’s easy to plan and horseback riding, but the route to scenic Near Whitely City, KY Kentucky. Best in fall, for a panoramic 5-6 hours 500 ft view of color. an adventure to the Southern Region. overlook of Hawksbill Crag is the only des- A steady descent towards Gray’s Gray’s Arch ignated hiking trail located in the wilderness, Arch and the cave outcroppings, then 3.3 miles Moderate Gray’s Arch Picnic Area off leading past some of the waterfalls found in through a shady creek before a fairly FEATURED WILDERNESS Tunnel Ridge Rd. 2 hours 400 ft the area. steep return. This mostly paved trail takes a slight UPPER BUFFALO WILDERNESS Rock Bridge Loop descent to the scenic waterfall and 1.5 miles Easy The Upper Buffalo Wilderness in the Ozark Rock Bridge Picnic Area of IN THE AREA bridge, crossing over the water on Tunnel Ridge Rd. 1 hour 100 ft Mountains of Arkansas contains the head- the way. waters of the scenic Buffalo National River, CHATTAHOOCHEE-OCONEE Please follow Leave No Trace principles when hiking. See the “Preservation” section for more information. which flows through a rough forested land of NATIONAL FOREST steep slopes that descend into deep valleys. Georgia’s national forests are a hiker’s People once made their homes down in the paradise, and not just because the Appala- forest lies within the Cumberland Pla- able for purchase during business hours. valleys, and you’ll see their old homes, stone chian Trail begins here. Be sure to stop at teau, where forested slopes, sandstone Another family-oriented attraction is the fences surrounding pastures, antiquated farm Brasstown Bald, the highest peak in Geor- cliffs and narrow ravines characterize the Big South Fork Scenic Railway located equipment and cemeteries on river banks and gia. This staple is a short drive from Atlanta land. No place embodies this unique to- in the Big South Fork National River and off old dirt roads. and features trails that traverse the mountain pography like the Red River Gorge Geo- Recreation Area, along the south-central White-tailed deer, wild turkeys and and a visitor center with an observation deck logical Area, known for its unusual rock Kentucky and Tennessee border. The train black bears are the largest resident species, of the area. formations. The Red River Gorge has ride departs from Stearns and takes pas- with a fair number of smaller animals includ- The Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway become an international-class, climbing sengers to an abandoned coal-mining vil- ing foxes, beavers and bobcats. weaves through the Armuchee Ridges destination. Climbers have been scaling lage and back. of the Appalachians. Several major Civil favorites like Chimney Top Rock and the Kentucky has more naturally formed War battles were fought in this area, most Caver’s Route at Tower Rock for over 50 arches than any other state, and The Nat- of them centered along the route of the years. The rock faces can range in difficulty ural Arch Scenic Area is home to one of railroad, stretching from Chattanooga to and integrity, so hire a local outfitter to the largest, a 50 by 90-foot rock that cuts

sshepard/iStock Atlanta. For a little recreation with your guide you through the best areas. across the sky. But this is just one of the history, Lake Oconee sits next to an easy For a history of the area, visit the Gla- dozens of arches spread throughout the one-mile trail leading to a ghost town that die Learning Center, which focuses on park, accessible by either car or by trail. was the site of Georgia’s first cotton gin the cultural heritage, unique resources Hikers and horseback riders will enjoy the and paper mill, Scull Shoals. and spectacular geology found within the sights along the Sheltowee Trace Na- boundaries of the Red River Gorge and the tional Recreation Trail, which extends DANIEL BOONE NATIONAL FOREST Clifty Wilderness. Informational exhibits the entire length of the Daniel Boone. The The Daniel Boone National Forest em- provide a look into the past and convey the trail passes the Big South Fork Area, Cum-

Beginning in Georgia, the white blazes of the braces some of the most rugged terrain wild beauty that fills the gorge. Maps and berland Falls, Natural Bridge State Park and Appalachian Trail mark the long path to Maine. west of the Appalachian Mountains. The recreation fee passes for climbing are avail- the Red River Gorge.

20 AMERICA’S NATIONAL FORESTS | | AMERICA’S NATIONAL FORESTS 21 SOUTHERN REGION ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FORESTS IN CAROLINA rhododendron gardens in Roan Mountain Set out on the 79-mile Forest Heritage represent a natural treasure of the forests of REGION National Scenic Byway from the south- North Carolina. One of the top rafting rivers ern entrance to the Pisgah National For- in the country, the Nantahala River hosted Enjoy the quiet beauty of a mountain IN THE AREA est, for a great mix of views and roadside the 2013 Freestyle Kayaking World meadow or hike through aspen groves sites. Become a true nature enthusiast at Championships, which brought competi- and rugged mountain passes. Challenge BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST the Cradle of Forestry—located 11 miles tors and spectators from around the world. yourself on some of the world’s finest ski The famous outlaw town of Deadwood, from the southern entrance—at the first For a different water ecosystem, see the slopes or relax by a fireplace in a friendly South Dakota—run by infamous gamblers school of forestry in America, Biltmore boardwalks of the Cedar Point Tideland mountain resort. You’ll find yourself want- and gunslingers—was home to legendary Forest School. Enjoy a hands-on exhibit or Trail and the ecology of an estuary as it ing to return often once you discover the re- characters like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity hike a guided trail to experience the won- crosses a tidal marsh. In an effort to restore freshing change of pace awaiting you in the Jane, and its central location is a great place ders of the forest first-hand, including a re- the rare peregrine falcon population, some iconic Rocky Mountain Region. to start your exploration of the area. The stored logging locomotive from 1915. The rock cliffs are closed to climbers. famous Sheriff Bullock did as much for the FEATURED WILDERNESS forests surrounding the town as the town it- SOUTHERN REGION DIRECTORY self. Besides being Deadwood’s first sheriff, For more information about the forests featured in this chapter and throughout this region, contact the offices listed below. NEVER SUMMER WILDERNESS he was one of the first forest supervisors of Never Summer Wilderness in Colo- the Black Hills National Forest, appointed by Angelina-Davy Crockett-Sabine- Croatan-Nantahala-Pisgah- Kisatchie National Forest rado is bordered by the Rocky Mountain President Roosevelt. Just two miles south of Sam Houston National Forests, Uwharrie National Forests 2500 Shreveport Highway National Park Wilderness to the east en- Deadwood, he built the Mount Roosevelt Caddo-Lyndon B. Johnson 160A Zillicoa Street Pineville, LA 71360-2009 National Grasslands Asheville, NC 28801 (318) 473-7160 compassing the Arapahoe and Roosevelt Friendship Tower in 1919 as a dedication to 415 S. First Street, Suite 110 (828) 257-4200 Forests. As its name suggests, Never his close friend of many years. Bullock chose Lufkin, Texas 75901 Land Between The Lakes NRA (936) 639-8501 Summer Wilderness is blanketed in large the location for its overlook of the plains be- Daniel Boone National Forest 100 Van Morgan Drive Golden Pond, KY 42211 amounts of rain and snow that collect on yond Belle Fourche and on into North Dakota Apalachicola-Ocala-Osceola 1700 Bypass Road (270) 924-2000 National Forests Winchester, KY 40391 peaks with names that hint at their cloud- where Roosevelt had his ranch. 325 John Knox Road, Suite F-100 (859) 745-3100 (800) 525-7077 kissed heights: Cirrus, Cumulus, Stratus In the south part of the forest sits Harney Tallahassee, FL 32303 Ouachita National Forest and Nimbus. Peak, the highest point east of the Rocky (850) 523-8500 El Yunque National Forest (Arkansas and Oklahoma) Never Summer supplies water to three Mountains. A lookout tower at the summit HC-01, Box 13490 Bienville-Delta-DeSoto-Holly P.O. Box 1270 Rio Grande, PR 00745-9625 main rivers: the Colorado, the North gives hikers views of four states and the Springs-Homochitto-Tombigbee 100 Reserve Street Federal Building (787) 888-1880 Platte and the Cache la Poudre. In damp 200 S. Lamar Street, Suite 500N Hot Springs, AR 71902 Jackson, MS 39201 (501) 321-5202 gulches, trees absorb the abundant (601) 965-1600 Francis Marion-Sumter National moisture and grow old and exception- USDA Forests Ozark-St. Francis National Forest Chattahoochee-Oconee ally large. Spruce and fir in Bowen Gulch 4931 Broad River Road 605 W. Main Street National Forest Columbia, SC 29212 Russellville, AR 72801 have been measured at four feet in diam- 1755 Cleveland Highway (803) 561-4004 (479) 964-7200 Gainesville, GA 30501 eter and estimated at 600 years in age. To (770) 297-3000 see them, take the Bowen Gulch Trail, George Washington & Jefferson William B. Bankhead-Conecuh- Cherokee National Forest National Forests Talladega-Tuskegee National which ventures five miles into the oldest of 2800 N. Ocoee Street N 5162 Valleypointe Parkway Forests 2946 Chestnut Street the old growth. Cleveland, TN 37312 Roanoke, VA 24019 Montgomery, AL 36107 Straddling the Continental Divide, (423) 476-9700 (540) 265-5100 (334) 832-4470 Never Summer has about 20 miles of trails that lead up gulches and cross the WWW.FS.FED.US Explore more NATIONAL FORESTS • divide on two high passes, crossing sev- The first sheriff of Deadwood, SD, dedicated the Find adventure at national forests, parks and public lands near you using the eral trout-filled lakes and streams and of- ™ mobile app. Mount Roosevelt Friendship Tower to President Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder fering true Rocky Mountain views. Roosevelt in 1919.

22 AMERICA’S NATIONAL FORESTS | | AMERICA’S NATIONAL FORESTS 23 ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION rock formations of the Black Elk Wilderness. rests over the central portion of the bone- SHOSHONE NATIONAL FOREST Kirwin, WY. This small ghost town is The Black Elk Wilderness is the most popu- bed and is open to the public each summer Inside America’s first National Forest, a treasure trove for historians. Once a lar hiking area of the forest and its miles of to see archaeologists at work. Just a 3-mile the 47-mile road between Cody, Wyo- thriving hub with a population of 200 hiking and horse trails lead to Harney Peak trail hike will take you to what is often con- ming and the Beartooth Highway, the gold miners and their families, harsh from almost any direction. sidered Nebraska’s Badlands, at Toadstool Chief Joseph Scenic Byway (State winters and avalanches eventually Geologic Park. Volcanic ash swept over this Highway 120) is considered one of the pushed them out. Historical restora- NEBRASKA NATIONAL FOREST area 30 million years ago, preserving hun- most beautiful drives in the country. Not tion and stabilization of the site began The Nebraska National Forest encom- dreds of prehistoric plants and animals of only will you find the breathtaking views in 1999 and continues today. The mixed passes nearly 1.1 million acres of land in the Oligocene Epoch, many of which are be- that Wyoming is known for, but several conditions of the picturesque and rug- central and northwest Nebraska and central ing discovered only now as the toadstool-like historical markers along the road provide ged upper Wind River Range have made and southwest South Dakota. The Nebraska towers crumble. more information about the flight of the them a training area for generations of is made up of the Nebraska and Samuel R. The Charles E. Bessey Nursery was es- Nez Perce Indians the road is named for. world-class mountaineers. The best- McKelvie National Forests and the Buf- tablished to produce the tree seedlings used The route passes the Yellowstone River, known climbing areas are the Cirque of falo Gap, Oglala and Fort Pierre National to create the “World’s Largest Man-Made Beartooth Peak and the spectacular the Towers and the Fremont Peak ar- Grasslands. Forest” in the adjacent Bessey Ranger Dis- Dead Indian Pass, with many campsites eas along the Continental Divide. Check Just minutes from the north entrance to trict. The nursery and ranger district were scattered along the way. nearby towns for purveyors, guides and Buffalo Gap National Grassland in the tiny named in honor of Charles E. Bessey, a pro- At the head of the Wood River, near outfitters and to find more information town of Wall, South Dakota, sits the learning fessor of botany who, believing the Native Francs Peak, sleeps the historic siteof about mountaineering programs. center for the history of the Forest Service’s American legend that the Sandhills were 20 National Grasslands. The National Grass- once covered in trees, set about planting lands Visitor Center offers a theater, interac- pine seedlings until a forest stood. To see ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION DIRECTORY tive exhibit room and Junior Ranger program the true reach of the man-made forest, take For more information about the forests featured in this chapter and throughout this region, contact the offices listed below. designed to educate on Great Plains history. the 3-mile Scott Lookout National Recre- Arapaho-Roosevelt National Medicine Bow-Routt National Rio Grande National Forest (San Step into an archeological excavation in prog- ation Trail as it winds between Ponderosa Forests(CP) Pawnee National Forests; Thunder Basin National Luis Valley Public Lands Center) ress at the Hudson-Meng Bison Kill Re- pines and red cedars to its high point, and Grassland Grassland 1803 W. Highway 160 search & Visitor Center in Oglala National a 65-foot watchtower that offers sweeping 2150 Centre Avenue Building E 2468 Jackson Street Monte Vista, CO 81144 Fort Collins, CO 80526-8119 Laramie, WY 82070 (719) 852-5941 Grasslands. A climate-controlled enclosure views of the surrounding countryside. (970) 295-6600 (307) 745-2300 San Juan National Forest (San Bighorn National Forest Nebraska & Samuel R. McKelvie Juan Public Lands Center) 2013 Eastside 2nd Street 15 Burnett Court National Forests; Buffalo Gap, Sheridan, WY 82801 Durango, CO 81301 NEBRASKA NF: WALKING & HIKING TRAILS Fort Pierre, & Oglala National (307) 674-2600 (970) 247-4874 Round- Grasslands 125 North Main Street Black Hills National Forest Shoshone National Forest Trail Trip Difficulty Chadron, NE 69337 1019 North 5th Street 808 Meadowlane Avenue Trailhead Description Distance Elevation Gain Custer, SD 57730 (308) 432-0300 Cody, WY 82414 Scott Lookout National Moves through the Ponderosa pines and (605) 673-9200 (307) 527-6241 3 miles Easy Recreation Trail red cedars of the hand planted Bessey Pike-San Isabel National Forests; 2 hours 200 ft Off Jewett Ave. Forest to a 65-foot lookout tower. Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre- Cimarron & Comanche National White River National Forest (CP) Gunnison National Forests Grasslands P.O. Box 948 Bison Trail A 3-mile hike through canyons and 6 miles Moderate 2250 Highway 50 2840 Kachina Drive 900 Grand Avenue Leaves from Toadstool grasslands to Hudson Meng, with views 3 hours 300 ft Delta, CO 81416 Pueblo, CO 81008 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Park, off Hwy 2/71 of surrounding badlands and grasslands. (970) 874-6600 (719) 553-1400 (970) 945-2521 Soldier Creek Trooper Trail Loop cuts through the wilderness, mostly in open sun, passing 11 miles Easy Wilderness Loop wildflowers and climbing to a tall peak with 6 hours 1434 ft Explore more NATIONAL FORESTS • WWW.FS.FED.US Off Soldier Creek Rd. panoramic views. Find adventure at national forests, parks and public lands near you using the Please follow Leave No Trace principles when hiking. See the “Preservation” section for more information. Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder™ mobile app.

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NORTHERN REGION designated wilderness, Flathead National To the west, the Swan Lake District of Forest sits in the Crown of the Continent the park runs up against the Flathead Indian Ecosystem, a prime location for sightsee- Reservation and the southwest shores of The Northern Region covers Mon- FEATUREDWILDERNESS ing. The forest neighbors Lewis and Clark Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake tana, North Dakota, northeastern Wash- National Forest to the east, Lolo National west of the Mississippi. The glacial lake ington and parts of Idaho and South ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH Forest to the south and the Kootenai Na- remains incredibly clear, even in late sum- Dakota and features 12 national forests WILDERNESS tional Forest to the west. Glacier National mer, and the mild climate allows for cherry and grasslands. The Missouri Plateau The United States Congress designated Park meets it to the east and the Canadian orchards on the east shore and vineyards and the grasslands of the Great Plains the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in Border to the north. There’s a lot to explore, on the west. For a more active time on the dominate the majority of the land in this 1978 and it now contains over 900,000 so keep in mind the local outfitters who can lake, make the short waterfront drive up region, but over 70 ranges of the Rocky acres of Southern Montana and North- provide the equipment and hands-on exper- Route 35 to where the Swan River runs Mountains sit in the western reaches in ern Wyoming, just north of Yellowstone tise to make yours a successful visit. One of into Flathead Lake, at the town of Big Fork, a patchwork of forests that form one of National Park. The Wilderness is a part the most completely preserved mountain a hub for water recreation, art galleries and the richest areas of national forests in the of the Custer, Gallatin and Shoshone Na- ecosystems in the world, The Bob Marshall unique shops. Big Fork’s close proximity to country. Follow the route of the Lewis tional Forests. It is named for the two great Wilderness, or “the Bob” as it is some- Flathead, Echo and Swan Lakes make it a and Clark Expedition through the Bitter- mountain ranges found within its borders, times called, is a treasure centered around great spot for anglers, boaters and anyone root Mountains, catch your limit of trout the Absarokas—named after the Crow the Continental Divide. It features rugged else looking to get their feet wet. at a pristine alpine lake or camp under Indians—and The Beartooth Mountains— peaks, alpine lakes, grassy meadows and The historic town of Whitefish, Montana the stars and listen to the wolf howls. named for the jagged mandibles of the big river valleys relatively untouched by is a great hub on the north side of the cen- nearby grizzly population. man. Northern access to the wilderness is trally located Flathead Valley. The quaint Vast, treeless plateaus dominate the gained through the Spotted Bear Ranger town is home to golf, shops, cabins and tundra of the Beartooth portion, while district. Take NF-895 (West Side Road) some of the best skiing in the area at the the Absarokas have dense forests and around the Hungry Horse Reservoir to the Whitefish Mountain Resort. Once there, be broad meadows with crossing streams. district office. sure and stop by the Forest Service Sum- More than 700 miles of hiking trails cut

miws16/iStock through this backpacker’s dream and both ranges offer opportunities for an unsur- FLATHEAD NF: WALKING & HIKING TRAILS passed wilderness experience—though Round- cold and precipitation can strike any day of Trail Tri p Difficulty the year, so be prepared for the elements. Trailhead Description Distance Elevation Gain Hike the slopes up to Summit Bighorn sheep, wild horses and moun- Danny On Trail 3.8 miles House and its view of Glacier and Moderate Whitefish. 4 miles down the 2 hours tain goats roam about the mostly rugged the surrounding wilderness, with an 2353 ft country, along with elk, coyotes and black Big Mountain Rd. turnoff optional chairlift ride. and grizzly bears. The lakes and streams Holland Falls Trail Follows the shoreline of Holland lake 1.6 miles Easy in both ranges are brimming with trout and Hwy 83 to Rd. #44, up to the base of the multi-tiered 45 minutes 240 ft are ready for fishing (proper permit and at the road’s end. falls. Great day hike for a picnic. license required). Stove Pipe Canyone Hike and bike trail through Stove Pipe 1.4 miles Easy Rd. #2924 east of Tally Lake, Canyon, to Tally Lake. Downhill towards 40 minutes 400 ft IN THE AREA 10 miles from Whitefish. water makes the return harder. Moose Peak Trail Winding around Moose Lake, this fairly 2.9 miles Moderate North Fork Road (Country Rd. steep hike up to Moose Peak offers a 2.5 hours FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST 1876 feet #486) to Rd. 316 to Rd. 315 stunning view from the craggy precipice. Covering over 2 million acres of West- Montana’s National Forests are home to elusive Please follow Leave No Trace principles when hiking. See the “Preservation” section for more information. bighorn sheep. ern Montana, with over 1 million acres of

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LOLO NATIONAL FOREST from Memorial Day to Labor Day, a self- The Lolo National Forest is located in guided tour available any time of the year west central Montana between the Bit- and is a great stop to gather information terroot Mountains and the west slope for your trip. The Stuart Peak/Twin Lakes

U.S. Forest Service of the Continental Divide. In the Su- Trail roams around the Rattlesnake Wil- perior Ranger district sits the Savenac derness’ alpine terrain surrounding Stu- Historic Tree Nursery. Founded in art Peak. This spectacularly wild 9.5-mile 1907 as a USDA Forest Service tree loop will take you through the best wildlife nursery, the site is now used for cabin and birdwatching in the area. On the east rentals. Continuing east on I-90 takes you side of the forest (off Route 83), lays See- to the historic Remount Depot at Ninemile ley Lake. Stop at Big Larch Campground Ranger Station, established in 1930 when on the east side of the lake to cool off the Forest Service purchased the old Al- on its beach and boat launch or visit the len Ranch. It has a visitor center open nature trail.

NORTHERN REGION DIRECTORY For more information about the forests featured in this chapter and throughout this region, contact the offices listed below.

Beaverhead-Deerlodge Flathead National Forest Helena-Lewis & Clark National Explore the landscape of the Northern Region as the pioneers did; on horseback. National Forest 650 Wolfpack Way Forest 420 Barrett Street Kalispell, MT 59901 1101 15th Street North Dillon, MT 59725-3572 (406) 758-5204 Great Falls, MT 59401 mit Nature Center located in the lower level ing hills and dramatic mountains. For an (406) 683-3900 (406) 791-7700 of the Summit House on top of Big Moun- interactive history of the famous expedi- Gallatin National Forest tain. The nature center hosts informational tion, visit the Lewis & Clark National His- Bitterroot National Forest P.O. Box 130 Lolo National Forest 1801 N. First Street Bozeman, MT 59771 Building 24 Fort Missoula displays and hands-on activities. In the toric Trail Interpretive Center in Great Falls, Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 587-6701 Missoula, MT 59804 summer, they host daily wildflower nature Montana, featuring a permanent exhibit (406) 363-7100 (406) 329-3750 walks on the mountainside and families can hall, 158-seat theater and a retail store. Helena National Forest Clearwater National Forest 2880 Skyway Drive Nez Perce National Forest (CP) check out an “Adventure Pack” filled with Staff is on hand year-round with a full 12730 Highway 12 Helena, MT 59602 104 Airport Road field guides and materials for fun outdoor schedule of activities and performances. Orofino, ID 83544 (406) 449-5201 Grangeville, ID 83530 exploring. During the winter, school groups Take the Kings Hill National Scenic Byway (208) 476-4541 (208) 983-1950 Idaho Panhandle National strap on snowshoes to explore the winter (US Highway 89) from Great Falls down Custer National Forest Forests environment, learning about avalanches, through the plains part of the forest for a 1310 Main Street 3815 Schreiber Way how people and animals adapt to the cold little of everything. As you work your way Billings, MT 59105 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 (406) 587-6701 (208) 765-7233 and ways to properly gear up for winter down, stop for a soak in the mineral baths adventure. of White Sulphur Springs and make sure Dakota Prairie Grasslands Kootenai National Forest not to miss the beautiful hike to Memorial 240 West Century Avenue 31374 U.S. Highway 2 Bismarck, ND 58503 West Libby, MT 59923 HELENA-LEWIS AND CLARK Falls, just past Many Pines campground. (701) 989-7300 (406) 293-6211 NATIONAL FOREST There is plenty of downhill skiing nearby, Located in central and north central but the Silver Crest cross country trail sys- WWW.FS.FED.US Montana, the Lewis and Clark National tem has four easy-to-intermediate loop Explore more NATIONAL FORESTS • Forest and Helena Forest were combined trails at the winter sports parking lot right Find adventure at national forests, parks and public lands near you using the ™ mobile app. into one. Thefeatures a nice balance of roll- off US Highway 89. Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder

28 AMERICA’S NATIONAL FORESTS | | AMERICA’S NATIONAL FORESTS 29 HISTORY & CULTURE INTERMOUNTAIN INTERMOUNTAIN REGION winds through the area with signs pointing drive from the neighboring Grand Teton REGION out the visible history and ecology of this National Park. massive landslide. After your hike, be sure The Intermountain Region encompasses dernesses. Jarbidge features deep can- and take a dip in the Granite Hot Springs CARIBOU-TARGHEE national forests found in Utah, Nevada, Idaho, yons and towering peaks with views for nestled in the Gros Ventre Mountains. The NATIONAL FOREST Wyoming, Colorado and California. This region over 100 miles. hot springs provide an almost unbroken The Caribou-Targhee National For- offers forest visitors rugged mountains and fer- This area is unusually wet for Nevada, view of the surrounding vistas and a camp- est occupies over 3 million acres and tile valleys, rivers and lakes, deserts and high with the seven to eight feet of snow ground can be found nearby for those who stretches across southeastern Idaho, altitude, diverse wildlife, adventure and soli- falling annually allowing for vegetation need extended soaking. from the Montana, Utah and Wyoming tude. A national forest is just a few hours drive that varies from northern desert plants Situated at the base of the limestone borders. The Upper Mesa Falls is marked from anywhere in the Intermountain West. to alpine trees. Many creeks and a few cliffs of the Salt River Range, the unique by a small rainbow that weaves through small lakes provide points of interest Periodic Spring discharges its cold water its mists every morning. From the sur- FEATURED WILDERNESS for anglers and hikers, while the elk and in intermittent blasts that range anywhere rounding walkways, safely enjoy the deer that graze on the eastern side of the from 4 to 25 minutes. There are only a power and beauty of the 300-foot-wide JARBIDGE WILDERNESS area attract their fair share of hunters. few springs like this in the world, and falls. In beautiful St. Charles Canyon, One of the wilderness areas originally Despite its remote nature, around there are still disputed theories about the northwest of Bear Lake, Minnetonka designated by the Wilderness Act in 170 miles of trail can be accessed from spring’s perplexing behavior. The Upper Cave offers a half-mile of fascinating sta- 1964, Jarbidge—named for a fantastical several main trailheads, including Snow Snake River in the Snake River Canyon is lactites, stalagmites and beautiful geo- creature the Shosonne people trapped in Slide Gulch, Camp Draw and Three Day an extremely popular camping destination thermically formed rock. From June until a cave—is the largest of the Nevada wil- Creek. Maps and trail information are known for its crystal clear waters, unique Labor Day, guided tours carry thousands available at the Jarbidge or Ruby Moun- geology and great hikes. The stream of visitors through the cave, which stays tain ranger stations. opens in April for anglers and boasts big a brisk 40 degrees all year long. and diverse fish and an opportunity for During the 1880s the Birch Creek IN THE AREA the catch of a lifetime. The Snake River Valley bustled with activity as miners Canyon is located south of Jackson and worked a rich body of ore located about

U.S. Forest Service BRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FOREST runs along Highway 89 to Alpine, Wyo- 10 miles east of the Kilns, known as the The Bridger-Teton National Forest in ming. From Alpine, you are only a short Viola Mine. It was discovered in 1881 western Wyoming is the second largest national forest in America, and with its size BRIDGER TETON NF: WALKING & HIKING TRAILS comes a large and diverse body of wildlife. Summer visitors are likely to see coyotes, Round- Trail Tri p Difficulty bald eagles and grizzly bears, and although Trailhead Description Distance Elevation Gain it is widely known for its large mammals, Ascent to the old Wyoming Peak Fire Moderate to Bridger-Teton also supports over 355 spe- Wyoming Peak Trail 5 miles Lookout and view of surrounding ranges Difficult Off Shale Creek Rd. 2.5 hours cies of birds, including the trumpeter swan from the summit of Wyoming Peak. 3000 ft and bald eagle. Mink Creek Trail Pleasant trail through wooded and open 5 miles Easy Just 18 miles northeast of Jackson, Wy- 2 miles off the country with a great view of the Wind 3 hours 100 ft oming, the Gros Ventre Slide is a one-mile- Cliff Creek Trailhead River Range from the trail’s peak. wide section of mountain that collapsed Cabin Creek Trail Following Cabin Creek through in 1925, damming the Gros Ventre River. Off Cabin Creek Rd. wildflower meadows and passing beaver 4.6 miles Moderate dams, with occasional open ridges 2.5 hours 700 ft Lower Slide Lake formed behind the dam south of Cabin Creek Campground providing views. for two years before the dam gave way, Minnetonka Cave in Caribou-Targhee National Please follow Leave No Trace principles when hiking. See the “Preservation” section for more information. Forest. flooding the town of Kelly, Wyoming. A trail

30 AMERICA’S NATIONAL FORESTS | | AMERICA’S NATIONAL FORESTS 31 INTERMOUNTAIN REGION SOUTHWESTERN and produced $2.5 million worth of lead area, like the Pink Ledges Trail and Golden and silver before the ore ran out in 1888. Wall Trail. Vertical gray-orange walls of REGION The Charcoal Kilns Interpretive Site is Navajo sandstone stand above two can- home to the kilns built to replace the yon tributaries of the Escalante River in If exploring a labyrinth of canyons and me- IN THE AREA overworked furnaces, which consumed Box-Death Hollow Wilderness. The name sas or floating in an inner tube past sandstone enormous quantities of fuel. Death Hollow gives reference to a num- cliffs sounds like a fun way to relax, then the COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST ber of livestock that plunged to their death national forests of the Southwestern Region The low elevation of the Coconino National DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST trying to cross the steep canyon. Raging are just what you’re looking for. Encompass- Forest cultivates a fascinating brand of botani- The Dixie National Forest is home to waters often flood these canyon narrows ing 20.6 million acres, the region includes cal diversity unique to the arid places of the many extremes. For example, the Red after rain. Along the creek banks, you may New Mexico, Arizona, parts of Oklahoma and earth, full of various cacti and hardy shrubs, Canyon Visitor Center—located off of Sce- see mule deer, an occasional cougar, or the Texas panhandle. Whether you decide to as well as softer beauties like wildflowers. nic Byway 12 en route to Bryce Canyon Na- even elk in winter. Boulder Mountain, one visit the magnificent mountains or colorful The Red Rock Ranger District of the forest is tional Park—seems precariously perched of the largest high-elevation plateaus in desert, there’s no end to the rewards. aptly named for landmarks such as Bell Rock atop the flaming red cliffs of the gorge and the United States, is known for its many and Cathedral Rock, which are colored a offers stunning views of the red spires, small lakes, all over 10,000 feet above sea FEATURED WILDERNESS bright, rusty red. Visitors can view the iron ox- hoodoos and other rock formations against level. Most waters are managed as fisher- ide formations of Bell Rock and the adjacent the green pines. There are several trails ies, and nearby streams are also ripe with GILA WILDERNESS landmark Courthouse Butte, by hiking Bell that are available right out of the parking fishing opportunities. In 1964, based on environmentalist Aldo Rock Pathway or Courthouse Butte Loop. Leopold’s insistence from year’s prior, the A few miles north of Flagstaff, Arizona, Gila Wilderness of New Mexico became evidence remains of an ancient flow of lava. INTERMOUNTAIN REGION DIRECTORY the world’s first designated wilderness area. For more information about the forests featured in this chapter and throughout this region, contact the offices listed below. It now contains more than 500,000 acres, Ashley National Forest Dixie National Forest Payette National Forest making it the largest wilderness in New 355 North Vernal Avenue 1789 N. Wedgewood Lane 800 West Lakeside Avenue Mexico and one of the best destinations for Vernal, UT 84078 McCall, ID 83638 Cedar City, UT 84721 backpackers in America. (435) 789-1181 (435) 865-3700 (208) 634-0744

The western and eastern portions boast U.S. Forest Service Boise National Forest Salmon-Challis National Forest Fishlake National Forest high mesas and mountains, like the Mogollon 1249 S. Vinnell Way, Suite 200 (Salmon-Challis Public Lands 115 East 900 North Boise, ID 83709 Center) Range and steep canyons carved from the (208) 373-4100 Richfield, UT 84701 1206 S. Challis Street drainages of Turkey and Mogollon Creek, (435) 896-9233 Salmon, ID 83467 while Ponderosa pines blanket the central Bridger-Teton National Forest (208) 756-5100 portion, with sheer cliffs outlining the Gila P.O. Box 1888 Humboldt-Toiyabe National 340 North Cache Forest Sawtooth National Forest River. Rainbow trout, catfish and bass can Jackson, WY 83001 1200 Franklin Way 2647 Kimberly Road East be found in the Gila and Three Forks rivers, (307) 739-5510 Twin Falls, ID 83301 Sparks, NV 89431 (208) 737-3200 which run year-round, and hot springs can be (775) 331-6444 Caribou-Targhee National found scattered along their lengths. Forest; Curlew National Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monu- Grasslands Manti-La Sal National Forest Forest 1405 Hollipark Drive 599 W. Price River Drive 125 South State Street ment is a series of homes set in high Idaho Falls, ID 83401 Price, UT 84501 Salt Lake City, UT 84138 caves above the middle fork of the Gila (208) 524-7500 (435) 637-2817 (801) 999-2103 River. Information on the wilderness can be found at the monument’s visitor cen- Explore more NATIONAL FORESTS • WWW.FS.FED.US ter, which also serves as a launching point Find adventure at national forests, parks and public lands near you using the for some of the hundreds of miles of hik- ™ See the Sycamore Canyon Waterfalls of Kaibab Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder mobile app. ing and riding trails in the Gila Wilderness. National Forest.

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The flow cooled and hardened on the out- the top of Mt. Lemmon, providing a unique known as one of the best birdwatching gollon Rim that cut diagonally across the side, but the inside continued moving, form- chance to experience four seasons in its sites on the planet. The higher elevation southwest portion of the forest, and Co- ing a volcanic vein. The empty vein remains 27-mile ascent. The Do’ag Vista is the per- grants relief to deswert dwellers during conino Rim in Tusayan. and now serves as a natural attraction called fect place to take a rest and enjoy views of hot months and access to snow in winter. The North Kaibab is a great area for moun- Lava River Cave. The petroglyphs of V-Bar- the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Tuc- A major resting place for migrating spe- tain bikers. The gentle rolling high plateau is V feature rock art left by the Sinagua people son Basin. cies, rarities seen here include the Elegant spotted with short, steep passages and re- between 1150 and 1400 A.D. A visitor center South of Mt. Lemmon, in the vast Trogon, Elf Owl and Painted Redstart. mains largely undiscovered. The forested by- is nearby for those who wish to learn more Sabino Canyon, is the great forest re- ways that lead to the canyon are lined with about this large and well-preserved Heritage source of the Sabino Canyon Visitor Cen- KAIBAB FORESTS aspen, old-growth yellow pine and scrub Site. Elden Pueblo features the remains of ter. Here, the staff can answer questions The Kaibab National Forest is 1.6 mil- Gambel oak. As you skirt along the north- another site previously inhabited by the Sina- about nearby points of interest and provide lion acres in size and sits on the north and ern rim of the canyon, you can see Vulcan’s gua. Archaeology programs are held through- detailed information about hiking trails in south rims of the Grand Canyon—with the Throne and Steamboat Rock, and from the out the year, including a public “field day,” the Santa Catalina Ranger District. Rock famous wonder splitting the forest’s re- top you’ll have clear views of Bryce and Zion where visitors can excavate the sites and climbers should be sure and visit the Co- gions. This split personality is reflected in national parks in Utah. The historic Route 66, clean artifacts. chise Stronghold, the crags of which once the forest’s seemingly improbable juxtapo- immortalized in John Steinbeck’s novel The served as a hideout for Apaches. The high sition of terrain. The lower desert areas of Grapes of Wrath, makes its way through the CORONADO NATIONAL FOREST granite cliffs here are known for their rug- the North Kaibab differ drastically from the Kaibab. Often called America’s Main Street Coronado National Forest, in southern ged faces and difficult routes, but there alpine slopes of the Tusayan Ranger District during the Great Depression, the road of- Arizona, hosts one of the real treasures are also more moderate options for a wide to the south. Most of the terrain is relatively fered easterners the hope of starting a new of the region, the Sky Islands—mountains variety of climbers. Try the intermediate level, except the sandstone cliffs of the Mo- life in California. surrounded by lowlands of a completely Ewephoria, one of the area’s crown jewels. different environment. The mountains are It requires a steep 45-minute hike as do SOUTHWESTERN REGION DIRECTORY year-round playgrounds for outdoor rec- many of the climbs in this maze-like area, For more information about the forests featured in this chapter and throughout this region, contact the offices listed below. reation and provide a unique habitat. For but the views are worth the work. Apache-Sitgreaves National Coconino National Forest Lincoln National Forest a closer look, travel along the Sky Island On the the northwest face of the Santa Forest 1824 S. Thompson Street 3463 Las Palomas Blvd. Parkway, one of the only roads leading to Rita Mountains sits Madera Canyon, P.O. Box 640 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Alamogordo, NM 88310 30 S. Chiricahua Street (928) 527-3600 (575) 434-7200 Springerville, AZ 85938 CORONADO NF: WALKING & HIKING TRAILS (928) 333-4301 Coronado National Forest Prescott National Forest Round- 300 W. Congress Street 344 S. Cortez Street Trail Tri p Difficulty Carson National Forest Tucson, AZ 85701 Prescott, AZ 86303 208 Cruz Alta Road (520) 388-8300 (928) 443-8000 Trailhead Description Distance Elevation Gain Taos, NM 87571 Crest Trail #144 High elevation walking trail on the spine 3.2 miles Moderate (575) 758-6200 Gila National Forest Santa Fe National Forest (Santa Rita Moutains) of the Santa Ritas with views of Santa 2.5 hours 1643 ft 3005 E. Camino del Bosque 11 Forest Lane Florida Canyon Catalina, the Huachucas and into Mexico. Cibola National Forest; Kiowa Silver City, NM 88061 Santa Fe, NM 87508 Leads to a collection of seasonal pools and Rita Blanca and Black (575) 388-8201 (505) 438-5300 Romero Canyon Trail 6.6 miles Difficult in Romero Canyon, then heads into the Kettle and McClellan Creek Catalina State Park 5 hours 3200ft Pusch Ridge Wilderness. National Grasslands Kaibab National Forest Tonto National Forest Mount Kimball/ Strenuous mountain hike past Finger 2113 Osuna Road NE, Suite A 800 S. Sixth Street 2324 E. McDowell Road 6.3 miles Difficult Finger Rock Trail Rock to the Linda Vista with views of the Albuquerque, NM 87113 Williams, AZ 86046 Phoenix, AZ 85006 7 hours 3100 ft (505) 346-3900 (928) 635-8200 (602) 225-5200 Oro Valley, in the Pusch Ridge canyon and the flats of Tucson. Sutherland Trail Relaxing hike through old-growth 5.2 miles Moderate Off East Innovation Park mesquite, into desert scenery and NATIONAL FORESTS • WWW.FS.FED.US 3 hours 650 ft Explore more Dr. from North Oracle Rd. views of the Catalina foothills Find adventure at national forests, parks and public lands near you using the Please follow Leave No Trace principles when hiking. See the “Preservation” section for more information. Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder™ mobile app.

34 AMERICA’S NATIONAL FORESTS | | AMERICA’S NATIONAL FORESTS 35 HISTORY & CULTURE PACIFIC SOUTHWEST PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION ing with wildlife, it is sometimes hard to REGION believe the forest is situated less than an hour away from a bustling downtown Los Here is a place where you can use River harboring migrating Chinook salmon. Angeles. The forest’s beauty is highlighted words like “tallest” and “oldest” without The variation in elevation, soil types and geol- by its chaparral, a shrubland or heath- U.S. Forest Service exaggerating. For a start, see the coastal ogy make this region one of the most diverse land plant community often resistant to redwood (the tallest) or the bristlecone with respect to native plants and animals. drought, which is the only biome of its kind pine (the oldest) trees on Earth. Enjoy a Common wildlife sightings include black in the entire United States. picnic by a cool rushing stream, or dis- bear, coyote, mountain quail and rattle- While the forest gives millions of Los An- cover mountain meadows filled with snakes, while some visitors may be lucky geles residents an escape from the stress delicate spring wildflowers. You’ll find enough to spot the less common river otter, of modern life, it also provides crucial habi- recreation opportunities for everyone in northern spotted owl or mountain lion. tat for the federally endangered California the national forests of the Pacific South- Located 50 miles west of Redding, Califor- condor. In the wake of Los Angeles Coun- west Region encompassing California, nia, access to Trinity Alps Wilderness is via a ty’s largest wildfire in history, the National Hawaii and U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands.. network of over 550 miles of trails. Numer- Forest Foundation has designated the An- ous loops weave through the land, most tak- geles as a Treasured Landscape site and FEATURED WILDERNESS ing between three and five days to complete, is conducting large-scale tree planting and with the Canyon Creek Trail acting as the forest restoration to rebuild the ecosystem, Stroll along the Trail of 100 Giants in Sequoia TRINITY ALPS WILDERNESS most well-known. Seventeen miles of the Pa- revitalize watersheds and restore valuable National Forest and feel like a lilliputian. The Trinity Alps Wilderness is the second cific Crest Trail run through the Scott Moun- wildlife habitat. largest wilderness in California and encom- tains in the northeast part of the wilderness. Devil’s Punchbowl is a county SAN BERNARDINO passes more than 525,000 acres. As much as 12 feet of snow falls on the park located inside the area of NATIONAL FOREST The wilderness includes peaks up to 9,000 high country every year and trails at higher el- Angeles National Forest. The bowl it- The lands of the San Bernardino and San feet in elevation, deep glacial canyons and evations are often not clear until late June. In self formed when the growth of the Jacinto Mountain Ranges were designated spectacular mountain meadows. The granitic keeping with the character of wilderness, trail San Gabriel Mountains caused the sand- a national forest more than a hundred years Trinity Alps to the east make for great climb- signing is minimal. Many trails are not easy stone to become tilted and jut out of the ago. The landscape surrounding Deep ing and the glacial ponds nestled in between to follow and a map, compass and the skill ground. A variety of trails take hikers to Creek is unique in a southern California the peaks are a good source of trout with the to use them is a must. Severe weather is al- Devil’s Chair, which acts as a 100-foot- context because of the diversity of land tributaries of the Wild and Scenic Trinity ways a possibility and can create trail hazards. high lookout point over the rock beds. formations. The area is host to some of the Management of the wilderness is shared by It’s important to remember that there are best fly fishing in the forest, as well as a the Klamath National Forest, Shasta-Trin- steep drop-offs and rocky ridges. home to a great deal of wildlife, including ity National Forest, Six Rivers National The Mt. Baldy Schoolhouse Visitor the colorful and rare Arroyo toad. Forest and the Bureau of Land Manage- Center offers an indoor trail that takes North Shore Drive (SR 38) runs on the north ment. Check these websites for information visitors on a simulated trip from the shore of the four-mile-long Big Bear Lake and on permits, food storage requirements, trail foothills of the mountains to Mt. Baldy meets Big Bear Boulevard (SR 18), which trav- U.S. Forest Service conditions and possible closures. peak, while simultaneously highlighting els on the south side though the community resident wildlife. Exhibits inside the cen- of Big Bear Lake. Located on SR 38 near the IN THE AREA ter provide historical detail about the community of Fawnskin on the north edge of early schoolhouse. A reproduction Cali- the lake, the Big Bear Discovery Center is a ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST fornia Gold Rush camp and Gabrielino- large natural resources and learning center op- The Angeles National Forest is set in Tongva village help bring history to life erated by the San Bernardino National Forest Angeles National Forest offers a wilderness the San Gabriel Mountains of California. for visitors and provide a great place to Association. This site has exhibits for children experience in the shadow of Los Angeles. With majestic mountains and habitat teem- take the kids! and adults, focusing on the life in the park

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SAN BERNARDINO NF: WALKING & HIKING TRAILS while the southern portion is in the West- in 1908 by the Hume-Bennett Lumber Round- ern Divide Ranger District. Thirty-three Company. During lumber operations, the Trail Tri p Difficulty groves or grove complexes of giant se- lake stored logs for an adjacent mill and Trailhead Description Distance Elevation Gain quoia trees are protected within the monu- supplied water for a flume used to trans- Jenks Lake Trail Follows an old logging road to Jenks ment for visitors to explore. Groves and port the cut lumber to Sanger, California. 2.5 miles Moderate Off the Rio Monte Trail, near Lake, with views of San Gorgonio and 1.5 hours 500 ft individual trees that are easiest to reach by The lake is a hotbed for activity, whether the Barton Flats Visitor Center much to explore around the lake. passenger vehicle include Converse Basin during warmer months for fishing, non- Pine Knot Trail Switchbacking through forest and Grove, Long Meadow Grove and the Trail motorized boating and mountain biking meadows with views of Catalina Island. 6 miles Moderate Hwy 18 to Mill Creek Rd. off of 100 Giants. or during the winter for cross-country In the summer, wildflowers abound. 3.5 hours 1400 ft the Aspen Glen Picnic Area Out and back. The beautiful 87-acre Hume Lake lies skiing and snowmobiling. Woodland Trai Loopl Nice hike with signs explaining the fauna behind the world’s first concrete rein- Jennie Lakes Wilderness is known for 1.5 miles Easy North Shore Dr, one mile east of Big Bear Lake. Finishes lakeside with forced multiple arch dam, constructed its wide variety of pine forests and an 1 hour 300 ft of Big Bear Discovery Center. connections to other trails. Forsee Creek Trail Some real backwoods trails with 8 miles Moderate 38 past Angelus Oaks, on occasional steep passages, but some of 5 hours 2800 ft PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION DIRECTORY Jenks Lake Rd. the most rewarding sights in the forest. For more information about the forests featured in this chapter and throughout this region, contact the offices listed below.

Please follow Leave No Trace principles when hiking. See the “Preservation” section for more information. Angeles National Forest Lassen National Forest Sequoia National Forest 701 N. Santa Anita Avenue 2550 Riverside Drive 1839 S. Newcomb Street Arcadia, CA 91006 Susanville, CA 96130 Porterville, CA 93257 and how to become a responsible caretaker Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains (626) 574-1613 (530) 257-2151 (559) 784-1500 for the forest, as well as visitor information National Monument provides a pictur- Cleveland National Forest Los Padres National Forest Shasta-Trinity National Forest for those with specific questions about the esque backdrop to local communities, 10845 Rancho Bernardo Rd., Ste 200 6755 Hollister Avenue, Suite 150 3644 Avtech Parkway San Bernardino National Forest. contributing significantly to the Coachella San Diego, CA 92127 Goleta, CA 93117 Redding, CA 96002 Take State Highway 18 west to Heaps Valley’s allure. It is also a backcountry des- (858) 673-6180 (805) 968-6640 (530) 226-2500 Peak and its unique arboretum and bo- tination accessible by trails from both the Eldorado National Forest Mendocino National Forest Sierra National Forest tanical gardens. The mountain oasis greets valley floor and the alpine village of Idyllwild, 100 Forni Road 825 N. Humboldt Avenue 1600 Tollhouse Road visitors with a diversity of native plants and California. The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Placerville, CA 95667 Willows, CA 95988 Clovis, CA 93611-0532 (530) 622-5061 (530) 934-3316 (559) 297-0706 re-introduced species. The Heaps Peak Ar- Mountains National Monument Visitor boretum’s gardens also feature an “animal Center, south of Palm Desert on Highway Inyo National Forest Modoc National Forest Six Rivers National Forest tracks trail,” that teaches the language of 74, has informational displays on wildlife 351 Pacu Lane, Suite 200 800 West 12th Street 1330 Bayshore Way Bishop, CA 93514 Alturas, CA 96101 Eureka, CA 95501 native animal prints. Heaps Peak Arboretum in the area and visitor programs, while the (760) 873-2400 (530) 233-5811 (707) 442-1721 is open 365 days a year and is free to the Idyllwild Ranger Station is a good source public. Palms to Pines Scenic Byway of- for hiking information and natural and cul- Klamath National Forest; Butte Plumas National Forest Stanislaus National Forest Valley National Grassland P.O. Box 11500 19777 Greenley Road fers a full variety of ecosystems in the Lower tural history exhibits. 1711 S. Main Street 159 Lawrence Street Sonora, CA 95370 Sonoran region. This 67-mile route will take Yreka, CA 96097-9549 Quincy, CA 95971 (209) 532-3671 you from Palm Desert to Banning Pass, go- SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST (530) 842-6131 (530) 283-2050 Tahoe National Forest ing from clusters of desert palms to high The rich and varied landscape of the Gi- Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit San Bernardino National Forest P.O. Box 6003 country conifer forests and snow-capped ant Sequoia National Monument holds 35 College Drive S. 602 S. Tippecanoe Avenue 631 Coyote Street mountains, within a short distance. Admire a diverse bounty of scientific and historic South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 San Bernardino, CA 92408 Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 573-2600 (909) 382-2600 (530) 265-4531 fantastic views of the urbanized valley floor resources. The monument is divided in two below and the stunning San Gorgonio Wil- sections, separated by Sequoia and Kings WWW.FS.FED.US derness to the north on the Banning Pass Canyon National Parks; the northern por- Explore more NATIONAL FORESTS • section. tion is in the Hume Lake Ranger District, Find adventure at national forests, parks and public lands near you using the ™ mobile app. Rising abruptly from the desert floor, the with vehicle access to the national parks, Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder

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Within the lush forests of Oregon and that make up the Sky Lakes Wilderness. Washington, is a bounty of pristine wilder- As it stretches along the crest of the vol- ness. Float the Snake River through the canic Cascade Mountains it encompasses deepest gorge in North America, or enjoy the Seven Lakes, Sky Lakes and Blue Can- a scenic drive around snow-capped Mount yon basins. An overall high-elevation for- Hood. Explore a rain forest of spruce and fir est consisting largely of Shasta red fir and growing beside glacier-fed rivers, or enjoy a mountain hemlock yields to lodgepole pine forest interpreter’s program at Mount St. Hel- around many of the lakes. All of southern ens National Volcanic Monument. From high Oregon seems to lie at your feet when alpine Cave meadows and craggy peaks to viewed from the summit of the beautiful surf-splashed coastlines, the national forests volcano Mount McLoughlin. of the Pacific Northwest Region offer unlim- You’ll find creeks and ice-cold springs— ited opportunities for outdoor recreation. such as Ranger Springs, where the Middle Fork of the Rogue River flows from the FEATURED WILDERNESS beneath the lava— grassy meadows full of wildflowers and scores of crystalline sub- SKY LAKES WILDERNESS alpine lakes. Several of the wilderness’s Just south of Crater Lake National Park lakes were found to have among the most in Oregon lie more than 140 miles of trails pure water on the globe. Sandy Brown Jensen Brown Sandy

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DESCHUTES NF: WALKING & HIKING TRAILS encompassing view of the area, hike to the snipe, warblers, turtles and orchids. Be sure Round- top of Paulina Peak. For additional informa- to bring binoculars, field guides, food and wa- Trail Tri p Difficulty tion and maps of the trails and activities ter to enjoy this intriguing area. Trailhead Description Distance Elevation Gain available in the area, visit the Lava Lands Within a seven-mile radius are five high- Relatively flat hike with unparalleled views Visitor Center. Here, the rangers can help elevation lakes with developed campgrounds Deschutes River Trail 6 miles Easy of the Deschutes River. Lots of interaction 3 hours 100 ft orient you to the monument using a 3D called the Midway High Lakes. Each provides Deschutes River with river rafters and bicyclists. topographic map and exhibits on area geo- fishing and limited boating, with access to Takes hikers through the Three Sisters Todd Trail 5 miles Moderate logic and cultural history. There are two nearby berry picking and recreation trails to Wilderness past the gorgeous Todd 3 hours Recreation Pass Site Lake with views of Mt. Bachelor. 200 ft trails leaving from the visitor center—the the Mt. Adams Wilderness. The Gifford Pin- Swede Ridge Trail A good day hike through the Tumalo Trail of the Molten Lands and the Trail of the chot is covered in edible berries. In fact, dur- 5 miles Moderate Swampy Lakes or Falls area. Access to other loops from Whispering Pines—as well as a short drive ing the Great Depression people picked so 3 hours 100 ft Swampy Loop Trail just past the trail head. to the top of Lava Butte for a spectacular many huckleberries that an agreement was Please follow Leave No Trace principles when hiking. See the “Preservation” section for more information. view of Central Oregon. made reserving specific areas of the Saw- For a more intimate look at the volca- tooth Berry Fields for harvest by local Na- Elk herds spend much of the summer route of an 1860s-1890s military wagon nic systems that formed the areas, Lava tive American tribe members. Check with and early fall in the northern third of the road, on the present Twin Ponds Trail. The River Cave Interpretive Site offers sea- the nearest Forest Service office for places to Sky Lakes Wilderness, and the elk-hunting summit of Mount McLoughlin is a popular sonal self-guided exploration of a mile-long pick the tasty fruit. season can be very active; the entire wilder- but very strenuous summer day hike to the lava tube. In the interest of preventing the ness supports roving populations of pine 9,495-foot summit, the highest in southern spread of White-nose Syndrome to bats MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE martens and fishers, black bears, cougars Oregon. that reside in the cave, it is asked that you NATIONAL FORESTS and coyotes, as well as pikas and golden- not wear or bring into the cave, any clothing The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest mantled ground squirrels. During October IN THE AREA or gear you have used in a cave or mine out- is located on the western slopes of the Cas- and November, migrating birds pass over in side of Oregon or Washington. cades between Seattle and Vancouver. Here the hundreds of thousands, often stopping DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST One of the best ways to explore the for- you will find glacier-covered peaks, spec- at the high lakes—making it a special time Nestled along the Cascade Mountains, est highlights is by driving the Deschutes- tacular mountain meadows and old-growth for birdwatching. Game fish are stocked in the Deschutes National Forest is one of Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. This forests. The most prominent feature of the the Sky Lakes by the state of Oregon an- the most popular recreation forests in 66-mile road cuts through the heart of the nually. These include brook trout, rainbow the Pacific Northwest. This four-season forest, passing by some of the most beau- trout, cutthroat trout and Kokanee. vacationland attracts more than 8 million tiful lakes in the state. With dazzling views The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail people every year. Its name comes from of the snowcapped Cascades, this is a great passes through the entire length of Sky French Canadian fur trappers who trav- route for any first time or return visitor.

Lakes Wilderness north-south for about 35 eled on the “river of many falls.” Currently, U.S. Forest Service miles, but much of the route is well away parts of the West Bend Area is off limits to GIFFORD PINCHOT from streams, springs and other water visitors to restore the forests here. Check NATIONAL FOREST sources. All together, there are more than for local closures before visiting. Located at the end of State Highway 504 140 miles of trails in Sky Lakes. Human Located inside the forest, the De- in the heart of the Mount St. Helens blast use is heavy in the three main lake basins, schutes River provides rafters with every zone, Johnston Ridge Observatory hosts particularly at the larger lakes, which are class of rapids and hundreds of water- displays that tell the biological, geological and popular fishing, hiking and camping destina- falls. The expansive Newberry National human story of the active volcano and is a tions. The 1888-inscribed “Waldo Tree” at Volcanic Monument encompasses all great place to start your trip. The Lone Butte the southeast shore of Island Lake is a draw of the Newberry Caldera, parts of the Wildlife Emphasis Area encompasses over for a few historically-minded visitors each upper slopes of the volcano and most of 12,000 acres of distinctive habitats that pro- Yellow cedar trees are a common sight along the year, as is the opportunity to hike along the the volcano’s northwest rift zone. For an vide the curious chances to view elk, beaver, Humptulips in Olympic National Forest.

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Mt. Baker Wilderness Area is the 10,781- pass, which you can buy online, is required ALASKA REGION foot active volcano. Baker’s summit, called at the trailhead. Grant Peak, is actually a 1,300-foot-deep The Skagit Wild and Scenic River mound of ice, which hides a massive volca- System begins in the North Cascade Moun- North to Alaska! Evergreen forests blan- ties, although 25-foot changes in the tides and nic crater. Mt. Baker offers a variety of ap- tain Range and winds out to the Puget ket rugged snow-capped mountains, rush- frequent storms can make boating challeng- proaches with varying degrees of technical Sound. The rivers of the Skagit System flow ing streams teem with salmon and icebergs ing. Choose your campsite carefully; ideal- difficulty for would-be climbers; however, all through wilderness, rural communities, farm- the size of office buildings calve from glaciers seeming beaches may be underwater two routes to the summit are technical climbs on lands and cities of the lower Skagit Valley. into the water. Camp along historic gold rush hours after pitching a tent. Behm Canal, the glaciers. Glacier travel experience, knowl- The essence of the river system reveals itself trails, watch eagles soar above forests from longest waterway into the Wilderness, runs edge of crevasse rescue techniques and in abundant wildlife, exceptional fisheries and the comfort of a passenger ship, or kayak the for over 100 miles with views of Walker Cove, safe climbing habits are a must. A recreation outstanding scenery. shoreline of a quiet fjord. Your national forests Rudyerd Bay and Punchbowl Cove—the pre- in Alaska are a special reason to visit Ameri- serve’s most picturesque areas. Winter skiing PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION DIRECTORY ca’s “Last Frontier.” continues to become increasingly popular, but For more information about the forests featured in this chapter and throughout this region, contact the offices listed below. avalanche danger is often high. Columbia River Gorge Malheur National Forest Rogue River-Siskiyou FEATURED WILDERNESS Both brown and black bears, mountain 902 Wasco Avenue, Suite 200 P.O. Box 909 National Forest goats and black-tailed deer are common Hood River, OR 97031 431 Patterson Bridge Road 3040 Biddle Road sights. All five species of salmon share the (541) 308-1700 John Day, OR 97845 Medford, OR 97504 MISTY FJORDS NATIONAL (541) 575-3000 (541) 858-2200 MONUMENT waters with harbor seals, killer whales and Colville National Forest Misty Fjords National Monument is a part porpoises, while migratory birds—from hum- Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National 765 South Main Street Siuslaw National Forest Forest of Tongass National Forest and includes over mingbirds to trumpeter swans—fill the skies. Colville, WA 99114 3200 SW Jefferson Way 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 3A 2 million acres on the southern tip of the (509) 684-7000 Corvallis, OR 97331 Everett, WA 98201 (877) 727-8704 (541) 750-7000 Alaska Panhandle. It is part of a vast coastal (425) 783-6000 IN THE AREA rain forest and can receive 160 inches of rain Umatilla National Forest Crooked River National Grassland Mt. Hood National Forest 2517 SW Hailey Avenue annually. The region is marked by deep val- TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST 813 SW Highway 97 16400 Champion Way Pendleton, OR 97801 leys with sharp ridges formed by volcanoes The Tongass National Forest en- Madras, OR 97741 Sandy, OR 97055 (541) 278-3716 (541) 416-6640 (503) 668-1700 and carved by glaciers. Many steep-walled compasses almost 17 million acres fjords offer excellent sea kayaking opportuni- of Alaskan wildlands, making it the Umpqua National Forest Deschutes National Forest Ochoco National Forest & 2900 NW Stewart Parkway 63095 Deschutes Market Rd Crooked River National Grassland Roseburg, OR 97471 Bend, OR 97701 3160 NE 3rd Street (541) 672-6601 (541) 383-5300 Prineville, OR 97754 TONGASS NF: WALKING & HIKING TRAILS (541) 416-6500 Wallowa-Whitman National Round- Fremont-Winema National Olympic National Forest Forest Trail Tri p Difficulty Forests 1835 Black Lake Boulevard, SW P.O. Box 907 Trailhead Description Distance Elevation Gain 1301 South G Street Olympia, WA 98512 1550 Dewey Avenue Short hike near the Oakridge Lakeview, OR 97630 East Glacier Loop Trail 2.8 miles (360) 956-2402 Baker City, OR 97814 Campground where farmland has Moderate (541) 947-2151 Mendenhall Glacier 2 hours (541) 523-6391 reverted back to forest, with views of 400 ft Okanogan-Wenatchee National Visitor Center Mendenhall Glacier. Gifford Pinchot National Forest Forest Willamette National Forest Connell Lake Trail 10600 NE 51st Circle 215 Melody Lane 3106 Pierce Parkway, Suite D Easy access along the shore of 2 miles Easy Connell Lake Dam Connell Lake for berry picking, 1 hour Vancouver, WA 98682 Wenatchee, WA 98801 Springfield, OR 97477 200 ft (360) 891-500 (509) 664-9200 (541) 225-6300 parking area fishing, nature study and camping. The trail is a gravel surfaces and easy to Ward Lake Nature Trail 1.5 miles Easy hike as it wraps around Ward Lake and Explore more NATIONAL FORESTS • WWW.FS.FED.US 40 minutes 100 ft Main parking area offers information on the local wildlife. Find adventure at national forests, parks and public lands near you using the Please follow Leave No Trace principles when hiking. See the “Preservation” section for more information. Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder™ mobile app.

44 AMERICA’S NATIONAL FORESTS | | AMERICA’S NATIONAL FORESTS 45 ALASKA REGION largest national forest in the United States. CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST The size of West Virginia, the forest is a favor- This stunning landscape stretches across ite of anglers, hunters, hikers, kayakers and south-central Alaska, from the salty waters adventurers. and snowy peaks of Prince William Sound to Alexander Archipelago is made up of over the world class salmon and trout streams of 1,100 islands in Southeast Alaska. Prince of the Kenai Peninsula, covering an area the Wales Island, slightly larger than the state of size of New Hampshire. It is one of the few Delaware, is one of the largest islands in the places left in the world where glaciers still forest. Venturing up to the cold, remote Alas- grind valleys into the earth. Kayakers sit spell- kan wilderness provides views of glaciers that bound, witness to orcas slicing still water next can only be seen in a few locations on earth. to towering blue-white glaciers. The 3,500 Located 13 miles from downtown Juneau, miles of coastline and three million acres of the Mendenhall Glacier is known as Alaska’s ocean and land in the sound engage both “drive-in” glacier. The forest also encom- spirit and body. Whether you kayak, motor passes the Stikine Icefield which stretches your boat through narrow channels, or watch 2,900 miles and viewable via charter boats, with awe as your cruise ship glides past, you kayaking and flight seeing. will experience one of the planet’s extraordi- Forest Supervisors may issue orders pe- nary places. riodically to restrict areas with the intent of Portage Valley is a 14-mile isthmus that protecting resources and preventing dam- connects the Kenai Peninsula to mainland ages. Check the USDA website for up-to-date Alaska. Portage Glacier once extended information. the entire length of the valley. The Glacier Tongass is home to a variety of wildlife in- Ranger District is also home to the Portage cluding grizzly bears, bald eagles and wolves. Valley Learning Center; a multi-use class- Pack Creek, located on Admiralty Island has room that serves as an extension of the more brown bears than all the lower 48 states visitor center and expands the opportuni- combined. Be sure to stay a safe distance ties for a conservation education program from wildlife, and keep in mind, summertime in both summer and winter. On the termi- visitors must have a permit. The Tongass is nal moraine left behind by Portage Glacier known for the five varieties of Pacific salmon rests the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center. The that inhabit the lakes and streams of the for- visitor center offers an opportunity to learn est. Saltwater fishing is even more popular about the Chugach National Forest through Join SCA as we celebrate and can yield halibut, shrimp and crab. Pck up award-winning exhibits, educational pre- a valid Alaska state fishing license and find out sentations, films and an Alaska Geographic 60 YEARS OF SERVICE if the area you plan to visit is catch and release. bookstore. to national parks and empower young conservation leaders across America. ALASKA REGION DIRECTORY For more information about the forests featured in this chapter and throughout this region, contact the offices listed below. Serve, give or learn more at Chugach National Forest Tongass National Forest 161 E 1st Ave. Door 8 648 Mission St. THESCA.ORG Anchorage, AK 99501 Ketchikan, AK 99901-6591 (907) 743-9500 (907) 225-3101

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Please abide by the following regulations Firearms: Regulations vary by forest The national forests and grasslands repre- While riding horses on trails is excit- and safety tips, which are in place to help and grassland. Check with the forest or sent some of the most diverse ecosystems ing, these animals can become vehicles protect the forests, wildlife and you, the grassland you plan to visit before your trip in the country. Though the forests have been for passengers other than you. Visitors visitor. During your visit, please follow Leave for more information. protected by the National Forest System, are required to bring weed-free feed No Trace and Tread Lightly! principles. Fires: Wood fires are permitted only in threats remain a reality. for their animals. Other feed brought Camping: Do not dig into or level the existing fireplaces at campgrounds and in may contain harmful and invasive ground, as archaeological resources could established picnic grounds. Not all forests INVASIVE SPECIES plant species. be disturbed or erosion initiated. permit building fires. Use wood from inside Firewood is one of the largest trans- If you go fishing, bear in mind that your Driving: Observe posted speed limits. the forest or local sources. porters of invasive species like the em- boat or waders could potentially transport Watch for turns. Be especially alert for Insects: To reduce your risk of being erald ash borer, which has ravaged aquatic species. Moving from one body animals crossing the road. bitten by ticks, which are active year-round, trees in Minnesota and Wisconsin. To of water to another without properly clean- stay on trails and avoid grassy, bushy areas. keep from spreading, campers should ing, drying and disinfecting fishing equip- Off Highway Vehicles: OHV rules vary not bring in firewood from outside areas ment can lead to the spread of invasive PRESERVING THE PAST by forest and grassland. Contact the location unless permitted by the forest they are species. Some are visible, but many organ- before your visit to find out if OHV use is visiting. isms are too small to be noticed. Have you ever dreamed of unearth- allowed or if permits are required. Observe Weeds may not appear to be threat- ing ancient artifacts in scenic locations, all age restrictions when using OHV’s. ening, but they are one of the biggest KEEP WILDLIFE WILD or of helping to piece together the jigsaw pieces of history? Well, you’re in luck! You Poison Ivy: Avoid poison ivy by staying threats that cling onto clothing, pets and As far as animals are concerned, you too can fulfill your secret (or not so secret) on trails and keeping away from brushy horses. Make sure to do a routine check should never feed wildlife or leave food Indiana Jones fantasy with the U.S. Forest areas. A hat, long pants and a long-sleeved of your clothes for any potential hitchhik- exposed as it teaches wild animals to Service’s Passport in Time program. Partic- shirt also help. ers. Brushing pets and shaking out the top forage at campsites and human use ar- ipants have been assisting forest archeolo- Trees: Significant flaws and structural layer of your clothing can help reduce the eas. Animals will come looking for a free gists and historians at field sites across the damages from insects or worn over time chances of transporting weed species. meal if they associate humans with food. country since 1991, helping them to explore can make any tree a hazard. and preserve the history of our national for- Valuables: Don’t leave valuables in your ests and the cultures that have used these car. They are an easy target in a locked or lands for millennia. As a volunteer, you could unlocked vehicle. find yourself restoring ancient rock art, Vandalism: Please take only pictures gathering oral histories, renovating historic structures or curating important artifacts. and memories home with you. Do not U.S. Forest Service Projects over the years have ranged from deface, destroy or remove any flowers, stabilizing cliff dwellings in New Mexico to trees, shrubs, rocks or historical objects. excavating a 10,000-year-old village site in Wildlife: Feeding, petting or harassing Minnesota. Participants are responsible for wildlife is prohibited. Animals may seem their travel, food and accommodation costs, tame, but they are wild and can hurt you and projects last from two days to two and themselves if you get too close. weeks or longer. So if you’re ready to get your hands dirty preserving our nation’s rich WHAT WAS YOUR CLOSEST historic legacy, visit passportintime.com to WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER? begin the journey. TELL US! Volunteers like the Idaho Conservation Corps work hard to maintain hiking and mountain biking trails. Be sure to stay on the trail to do your part for preservation.

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FIRE CONTROL TREE HAZARDS AND THE ECLIPSE It is critical to make sure your camp- MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE On August 21, 2017, millions of Americans site is fire safe, as uncontrolled fires still A large problem in national forests located will witness one of nature’s most incredible occur and cause significant damage. in western states is the mountain pine beetle. spectacles: a total eclipse of the sun. Check where the forest permits you to Although the beetles are only about a quarter An eclipse occurs when the orbit of the moon build fires, which is often only in fire pits of an inch in length, they can bring down a passes directly between the sun and the earth, solarseven/iStock at campgrounds and picnic areas. These mature pine tree hundreds of feet tall. blocking the sun completely and turning daylight areas can safely contain fires. Never If a tree becomes unstable, the Forest Ser- to instant twilight. leave your campfire unattended and use vice sends in experts to remove hazardous Viewing this rare celestial event will be water to completely put out the fire. arbors from campsites. This ensures everyone even neater if you’re watching from one of the Use wood from inside the forest or lo- has an enjoyable and safe time in the forests. It National Parks, State Parks or National Forests in cal sources to avoid transporting invasive is important to check the specific forest web- the “path of totality,” stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. Nearly every U.S. species into forests. site or call for updates on conditions. For more resident lives within a day’s drive of its path. information, please visit www.fs.fed.us. It’s important to take precautions prior to the eclipse. Special glasses are required to prevent damage to your eyes. TREASURED LANDSCAPES, UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES To learn more about how you can best enjoy the eclipse in Illinois, visit alforests.org/treasured. You can donate to a www.dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/Pages/ the eclipse, online telescopes and an eclipse specific site or give support on a national level. TotalSolarEclipse.aspx. For information about livestream, check out www.slooh.com. Through a partnership with the U.S. Forest

Kristine Paulus Kristine Service, all private donations are matched dollar for dollar. Current Treasured Landscapes Forests and Grasslands: Salt Spring, in Ocala National Forest. • Angeles National Forest, California Mountain Gear • Find Your Fourteener, Colorado has the clothing, While each of the 175 National Forest and • Deschutes National Forest, Oregon Grasslands are treasures in their own right, • Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Idaho gear and expertise the National Forest Foundation has selected • Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, Illinois several National Forests as part of the Trea- • Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon you need for sured Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences • Ocala National Forest, Florida conservation program. On each of these sites • Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, your outdoor the NFF is working with local partners and the Washington adventures! U.S. Forest Service to restore landscapes and • Ozark National Forest, Arkansas connect Americans to their backyard forests. • Pike National Forest, Colorado HIKING • CAMPING • CLIMBING From re-introducing bison in Midewin, only • Tahoe National Forest, California BACKPACKING • MOUNTAINEERING an hour from Chicago, to increasing pace and • Tongass National Forest, Alaska scale of on the ground trail improvements in • San Gabriel Mountains, California Colorado’s “fourteeners,” to helping Los Ange- • Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah les protect its forested water supply, the Trea- • White Mountain National Forest, New sured Landscapes campaign is making a real Hampshire mountaingear.com difference for our National Forests. • White River National Forest, Colorado 800.829.2009 To learn more about our Treasured Land- • Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon

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The ecosystems of America’s national behavior so that you can be prepared for and state parks and public lands are among what it will do next. the most diverse on the planet—from the • The eyes have it. Capturing your subject’s wetlands of the Everglades to the tem- eyes will lead the viewer into the picture perate rain forests of Olympic National and make your image more impactful. Park and the deserts of Death Valley to Always keep the eyes in focus and try to the mountains of Yellowstone and Grand place them in the power points (the inter- Tetons. For both aspiring and experienced section of rule of third guidelines). photographers, the goal of any trip to a na- • Keep a safe distance. You’ll want to keep tional park is to capture its endemic wildlife. a minimum of 25 yards between you and Taking photographs of animals presents a your subject and more than 75 yards for unique set of challenges. Landscapes cooper- larger predators. That means that you’ll ate; wildlife does not. Not only are animals need a big telephoto lens if you want to get DISCOVER likely to react to a photographer’s presence, up close and personal. but they are also driven by their own instincts • Shoot in burst mode. Instead of taking a and behavior, which can make capturing them single frame, increase the probability that difficult. The tips below will help you com- you’ll capture the behavior, head position or pose better wildlife images of all creatures angle by capturing multiple frames. great and small—from the bison to the tiniest • Be prepared. Wildlife, and particularly hummingbird and everything in between. birds, move quickly and without provoca- MOAB • Use a tripod. If you are using a large tele- tion. Practice your panning skills to better photo lens, consider investing in a gimbal catch birds when they alight. head, which will make it easier to track your • Timing is everything. The best time to subject. photograph wildlife is during the golden • Know your subject. Before you take out hours—at dusk and dawn—when the light your camera, understand your subject’s is soft and less likely to cast harsh shadows across your subject’s face. • Keep it simple. The easiest way to draw AD attention to your subject is to use a simple background. Use a shallow depth of field to blur any distracting backgrounds. JPecha/iStock • Aim for the action. Make your image more compelling by capturing your subject exhibiting its natural behavior—fly- ing, hunting, eating or caring for young. The best way to take better photographs is to practice, and you don’t need to go far. Buy a bird feeder and build a studio in your Don’t miss your shot! Be aware of your backyard, where you’ll be able to create surroundings. your own version of A Star(ling) is Born.

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Energizing National forests encourage kids toward SMOKEY BEAR adventure in partnership with exploration, wildlife viewing, hiking and Forest fires are preventable and kids the National Parks Conservation a respect for nature. Learn to use your can learn simple ways to protect the for- Association. senses and observational skills while ad- est. Check out Smokey Bear’s website for venturing through some of the most amaz- games and information about proper camping scenery in the country. fire etiquette. Visit smokeybear.com/en/ smokey-for-kids. DISCOVER THE FOREST Discover the Forest is a website that JUNIOR FOREST RANGER GO AND CONQUER allows kids to search for forests and The Junior Forest Ranger Program gives parks only minutes away from their kids a fun opportunity to learn valuable skills homes. The website features fun and and learn about forests. Kids can download educational activities such as how to and complete the activities in the book- SAVE 20% identify animal tracks, create leaf rub- let, which includes equipment guides and PLUS EARN 1,000 WYNDHAM REWARDS bings, recognize animal sounds and use a log to mail it in for a membership card BONUS POINTS WHEN YOU BOOK 2 NIGHTS* a compass. For more information, please and pin. For more information, please visit visit discovertheforest.org. na.fs.fed.us/ceredirect/jfr. WYNDHAMAT TRAVELODGE.COM/GO

TAKING CARE OF THE FORESTS

In our forests, kids can learn about navigation, wildlife, survival and much more, but to really in- teract with the forests and wilderness, everyone must learn how to protect them. Keeping your AD distance from animals, making sure to leave ev- Nadezhda1906/iStock erything you find and packing out trash are just some of the ways to make sure the area is preserved for generations to come. Leave No Trace principles offer some excellent guidelines for Spending time outdoors can instill a lifelong being a good steward of the land. Kids can learn love for America’s natural resources. more, play games and earn PEAK (Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids) certification meaningful experience on their public lands and at lnt.org/teach/peak/peakonline. waters. This campaign launched in August, 2015 The difference between a trip and an adventure? Every Kid in a Park: Discovering America’s and engages all public land and water manage- The can-do, can-conquer attitude that can only come from a good night’s sleep. Public Lands and Water initiative. Every Kid in ment agencies; diverse non-governmental orga- ® a Park is a White House, government-wide initia- nizations and educational partners; and strives Stay Close to Adventure. Travelodge and Go. tive that will tackle the ambitious goal of provid- to reach millions of 10-11 year olds in the 2017 ing every 4th grader in the United States with a school year. *Subject to availability at participating hotels. Wyndham Rewards members only. Book online by September 4, 2017 & complete the 2 night minimum stay by September 10, 2017. Sunday– Thursday arrivals only. Offer subject to change/cancellation at any time, as well as full terms at www.travelodge.com/go. Void where prohibited.

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The Nez Perce National Historic Trail traces the flight of the Nez Perce from their homelands, extending from Wallowa Lake, Oregon, to the Bear Paw Battlefield near Chinook, Montana.

Conquer part of the Pacific Crest Trail trees of the Centennial Trail in Black Hills along the Squaw Valley and Chief Granite National Forest. Wilderness in Tahoe National Forest. Pass under the Alum Cove Natural Paddle down the Wambaw Creek Canoe Bridge in the Ozark National Forest Trail in Francis Marion National Forest where settlers used to cross the stream. among the warblers and river otters. Stand in the shadows and bask in the Cross the Sea of Grass in Cimarron glory of the collosal Cathedral Rock in the National Grassland, where covered Coconino National Forest. wagon caravans once cut through. Feel the sand between your toes on the Pass through the world’s largest sand Lake Michigan shoreline in the Nordhouse pine scrub forest on The Florida Trail, in Dunes Wilderness Area of the Huron- Ocala National Forest. Manistee National Forest. Spot the historic coal trains that pass Explore the banks of Lake Superior through the Powder River Basin of the via the Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway in Thunder Basin National Grassland. Hiawatha National Forest. In 2012, Trace the historic path of the Nez Chimney Rock became a National Monu- WSD-F20 Perce Indians on the Nez Perce ment. Chimney Rock represents one of the *1 Original Casio criteri *2 •Drop: Tested in conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method 516.7 Procedure IV. •Random Vibration: Tested in conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method 514.7 Procedure I. •Humidity: Tested in National Historic Trail to the Bear largest Pueblo II (900-1150AD) historical conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method 507.6 Procedure II. •Solar-Radiation: Tested in conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method 505.6 Procedure II. •Non-Operating Altitude: Tested in conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method 500.6 Procedure I. •Operating Altitude: Tested in conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method500.6ProcedureII. •Non-Operating High Temperature: Tested in conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method 501.6 Procedure I Paw Mountains of Montana. communities in southwestern Colorado. •Non-Operating Low Temperature: Tested in conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method 502.6 Procedure I. •Temperature Shock: Tested in conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method 503.6 Procedure I-C. •Icing Freezing Rain: Tested in conformance with MIL-STD-810G Method 521.4 Procedure I. (The performance of this instrument has been confirmed under various test environments, but its operation in actual use is not guaranteed for every Kayak among the orcas and massive environment. Freedom from breakage or failure can also not be guaranteed.) •This product conforms to the JIS C 61000-3-2 harmonic electrical current standard. •This product is in conformity with or certified to the Radio Law, Telecommunications Business Law and VCCI. •The screen design shown is correct at the time of development. Actual design may vary. •The final specifications may differ from those shown. *Bluetooth® and Bluetooth SIG are registered trademarks. *Wi-Fi are Wi-Fi Alliance registered trademarks. *Android, Android Wear and other terms are trademarks of Google Inc. *Other service and product names are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks glaciers of the Stikine Icefield, in the For answers to all your questions, of the companies concerned. Tongass National Forest. go to OhRanger.com Weave an ATV through the hills and protrek.casio.com

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