National Forests - Eastern Region
U.S. National Forests in the Eastern Region, including forests in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
USDA Forest Service - Eastern Region
Provides information and maps on forests in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Provides information and maps on forests in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Allegheny National Forest
The 513,000-acre forest in northwestern Pennsylvania features more than 179 miles of hiking trails, including 87 miles of the North Country Scenic Trail. The Tionesta and Research Natural Areas and Hearts Content Area feature some of the oldest and largest tracts of virgin beech-hemlock forest in the eastern United States.
The 513,000-acre forest in northwestern Pennsylvania features more than 179 miles of hiking trails, including 87 miles of the North Country Scenic Trail. The Tionesta and Research Natural Areas and Hearts Content Area feature some of the oldest and largest tracts of virgin beech-hemlock forest in the eastern United States.
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Located in Wisconsin's Northwoods, forest covers more than 1.5 million acres and lies within 11 counties and 64 townships. The mix of forest types, wetlands, open lands, and lakes provides habitat for the hundreds of species of fish and wildlife native to the area. Forest includes sections of the North Country and Ice Age national scenic trails.
Located in Wisconsin's Northwoods, forest covers more than 1.5 million acres and lies within 11 counties and 64 townships. The mix of forest types, wetlands, open lands, and lakes provides habitat for the hundreds of species of fish and wildlife native to the area. Forest includes sections of the North Country and Ice Age national scenic trails.
Chippewa National Forest
Located in north central Minnesota, Chippewa was the first national forest established east of the Mississippi. Its 666,000 acres include more than 1300 lakes, 923 miles of rivers and streams, and 400,000 acres of wetlands, affording a variety of recreational opportunities.
Located in north central Minnesota, Chippewa was the first national forest established east of the Mississippi. Its 666,000 acres include more than 1300 lakes, 923 miles of rivers and streams, and 400,000 acres of wetlands, affording a variety of recreational opportunities.
Finger Lakes National Forest
The 16,032-acre forest lies on a ridge between between Seneca and Cayuga lakes in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. It features more than 30 miles of interconnecting trails that traverse gorges, ravines, pastures, and woodlands.
The 16,032-acre forest lies on a ridge between between Seneca and Cayuga lakes in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. It features more than 30 miles of interconnecting trails that traverse gorges, ravines, pastures, and woodlands.
Green Mountain National Forest
The 350,000-acre forest in central and southern Vermont offers recreational opportunities year-round. The Green Mountain range is traversed by the "Long Trail," a section of the Appalachian Trail, and Champlain Valley and points of historic interest such as battlegrounds of Revolutionary and French and Indian Wars.
The 350,000-acre forest in central and southern Vermont offers recreational opportunities year-round. The Green Mountain range is traversed by the "Long Trail," a section of the Appalachian Trail, and Champlain Valley and points of historic interest such as battlegrounds of Revolutionary and French and Indian Wars.
Hiawatha National Forest
Named after Longfellow's poem "The Song of Hiawatha", the 880,000-acre forest is located in the central and eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It features the Grand Island National Recreation Area, national wild and scenic rivers, 600 miles of trails, numerous lighthouses and other historic sites, a scenic byway, and wilderness areas.
Named after Longfellow's poem "The Song of Hiawatha", the 880,000-acre forest is located in the central and eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It features the Grand Island National Recreation Area, national wild and scenic rivers, 600 miles of trails, numerous lighthouses and other historic sites, a scenic byway, and wilderness areas.
Hoosier National Forest
The 197,000-acre forest in south central Indiana features the 13,000-acre Charles C. Deam Wilderness, the state's only congressionally designated wilderness area, and the Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest, an 88-acre virgin old-growth forest and archeological site.
The 197,000-acre forest in south central Indiana features the 13,000-acre Charles C. Deam Wilderness, the state's only congressionally designated wilderness area, and the Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest, an 88-acre virgin old-growth forest and archeological site.
Huron-Manistee National Forests
The only national forests in the lower peninsula of Michigan include nearly a million acres spread across the state from Lake Michigan on the west to Lake Huron on the east. Recreational opportunities include camping, hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, horseback riding, and off-road vehicle riding.
The only national forests in the lower peninsula of Michigan include nearly a million acres spread across the state from Lake Michigan on the west to Lake Huron on the east. Recreational opportunities include camping, hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, horseback riding, and off-road vehicle riding.
Mark Twain National Forest
The 1.5-million-acre forest in southern and central Missouri lies mostly within the Ozark Plateau. It features 7 wilderness areas that cover more than 63,000 acres, 16 lakes, and 14 floatable streams with more than 350 miles suitable for floating with canoes, kayaks, rafts, and inner tubes.
The 1.5-million-acre forest in southern and central Missouri lies mostly within the Ozark Plateau. It features 7 wilderness areas that cover more than 63,000 acres, 16 lakes, and 14 floatable streams with more than 350 miles suitable for floating with canoes, kayaks, rafts, and inner tubes.
Monongahela National Forest
The 909,000-acre forest in eastern West Virginia attracts three million visitors annually and is within a day's drive of one-third of the population of the United States. It features 5 federally-designated wilderness areas, 23 campgrounds, and 500+ miles of trails used for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
The 909,000-acre forest in eastern West Virginia attracts three million visitors annually and is within a day's drive of one-third of the population of the United States. It features 5 federally-designated wilderness areas, 23 campgrounds, and 500+ miles of trails used for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Ottawa National Forest
The one-million-acre forest on Michigan's upper peninsula features 500 named lakes and 2,000 miles of rivers and streams that provide opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. It is recognized as a winter sports area with 485 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and numerous cross-country ski trails.
The one-million-acre forest on Michigan's upper peninsula features 500 named lakes and 2,000 miles of rivers and streams that provide opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. It is recognized as a winter sports area with 485 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and numerous cross-country ski trails.
Shawnee National Forest
Located at the southern tip of Illinois, the 270,000-acre forest features the Little Grand Canyon, which includes cave-like overhangs, wildflowers, and unusual ferns. Another scenic area is Inspiration Point Bluff, which rises 350 feet above the Mississippi River bottomland at the LaRue-Pine Hills/Otter Pond Research Natural Area.
Located at the southern tip of Illinois, the 270,000-acre forest features the Little Grand Canyon, which includes cave-like overhangs, wildflowers, and unusual ferns. Another scenic area is Inspiration Point Bluff, which rises 350 feet above the Mississippi River bottomland at the LaRue-Pine Hills/Otter Pond Research Natural Area.
Superior National Forest
Located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, the three-million-acre forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canadian border. Its rich and varied resources includes more than 445,000 acres of surface water and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, which traces the path of the French voyageurs along their historic water route to the Northwest.
Located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, the three-million-acre forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canadian border. Its rich and varied resources includes more than 445,000 acres of surface water and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, which traces the path of the French voyageurs along their historic water route to the Northwest.
Wayne National Forest
The 178,000-acre forest in southeastern Ohio is characterized by rugged hills covered with diverse stands of hardwoods, pine, and cedar, as well as lakes, rivers, and streams. It features several century-old covered bridges and the Irish Run Natural Bridge, one of seven natural rock bridges in Ohio.
The 178,000-acre forest in southeastern Ohio is characterized by rugged hills covered with diverse stands of hardwoods, pine, and cedar, as well as lakes, rivers, and streams. It features several century-old covered bridges and the Irish Run Natural Bridge, one of seven natural rock bridges in Ohio.
White Mountain National Forest
Located in northern New Hampshire and southwestern Maine, the 800,000-acre forest covers a landscape ranging from hardwood forests to the largest alpine area east of the Rocky Mountains and south of Canada. Among the ranges and ridges are the highest mountains in the Northeast -- the Presidential Range -- which includes the 6,288-foot Mount Washington.
Located in northern New Hampshire and southwestern Maine, the 800,000-acre forest covers a landscape ranging from hardwood forests to the largest alpine area east of the Rocky Mountains and south of Canada. Among the ranges and ridges are the highest mountains in the Northeast -- the Presidential Range -- which includes the 6,288-foot Mount Washington.