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Green Getaways: Midwest & Northeast National Forests
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items The national forests of the Midwest and Northeast offer some of the country’s most underrated natural escapes. This curated list highlights the region's top national forests—perfect for hiking, camping, wildlife watching, or simply soaking in the ser...
Nestled in northern New Hampshire and western Maine, this forest is a four-season playground. In summer, explore waterfalls and granite gorges; in winter, hit the slopes or snowshoe through quiet, snowy trails. It's a paradise for hikers, skiers, and...
White Mountain National Forest
Tucked into the rolling hills of Vermont, Green Mountain National Forest offers a perfect blend of peaceful wilderness and classic New England charm. Known for its dense forests, mountain vistas, and vibrant fall colors, it’s a haven for hikers, bike...
Green Mountain National Forest
Finger Lakes National Forest is nestled between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes in upstate New York. It’s the only national forest in the state. With over 30 miles of multi-use trails, this forest is perfect for relaxed hikes, horseback riding, and cross-cou...
Finger Lakes National Forest
Located in northwestern Pennsylvania, Allegheny National Forest is a sprawling escape of hardwood forests, winding rivers, and peaceful backroads. It’s a top pick for outdoor lovers who want variety—think hiking, boating, ATV trails, and scenic drive...
Allegheny National Forest
Tucked between the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers in southern Illinois, Shawnee National Forest is a landscape full of surprises—towering rock formations, hidden waterfalls, and lush woodlands that feel a world away from the flatlands the Midwest. The G...
Shawnee National Forest
Just a short drive from Bloomington, Hoosier National Forest offers a peaceful escape into Indiana’s rugged, forested hills. It’s a great spot for hiking, horseback riding, and backcountry camping, with over 260 miles of trails winding through hardwo...
Hoosier National Forest
Stretching across the northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, the Huron–Manistee National Forests combine to offer over 978,000 acres of pure outdoor magic. From the shores of Lake Michigan to inland rivers and dense pine forests, these twin forests ar...
Huron–Manistee National Forests
Surrounded by three Great Lakes, Hiawatha National Forest is a stunning slice of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula—where thick woodlands, crystal-clear lakes, and rugged shorelines come together in perfect harmony. This forest is an adventurer’s dream, with...
Hiawatha National Forest
Covering nearly a million acres in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula, Ottawa National Forest is a paradise for nature lovers seeking solitude and scenery. Known for its dense hardwood forests, countless waterfalls, and over 500 lakes, this is the ki...
Ottawa National Forest
Located in north-central Minnesota, Chippewa National Forest is a haven for lake lovers and wildlife watchers. Home to over 1,300 lakes, 923 miles of streams, and some of the largest breeding populations of bald eagles in the lower 48, this forest is...
Chippewa National Forest
Spanning northeastern Minnesota and bordering Canada, Superior National Forest is a vast wilderness of pine-covered ridges, rocky outcrops, and over 2,000 glacial lakes. It’s best known as the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWC...
Superior National Forest
Spread across the rolling Ozark hills of southern Missouri, Mark Twain National Forest is a diverse landscape of rocky bluffs, clear-flowing springs, and shaded hardwood forests. It’s a great spot for hiking, horseback riding, floating down scenic ri...
Mark Twain National Forest
The Nebraska National Forest is home to the largest hand-planted forest in the Western Hemisphere, offering a fascinating mix of grassland and pine-covered ridges right in the heart of the Great Plains. Located near the Sandhills region, it’s a uniqu...
Nebraska National Forest
Tucked into the remote Sandhills of north-central Nebraska, Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest is a peaceful and often-overlooked gem. This unique forest blends open prairie, rolling sand dunes, and scattered pine groves—many of them hand-planted—as ...
Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest
Stretching across the Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio, Wayne National Forest offers a surprisingly rugged escape full of hardwood forests, winding trails, and scenic ridgelines. It’s a top pick for hiking, mountain biking, and off-roading,...
Wayne National Forest
Spanning over 1.5 million acres in northern Wisconsin, Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest is a dream destination for outdoor lovers of all kinds. With dense hardwoods, sparkling lakes, rushing rivers, and miles of scenic trails, it offers everything...
Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest