Overview Coronado National Forest is an expansive national forest located in southeastern Arizona near Tucson. It is made up of five non-contiguous ranger districts, each with multiple sky island mountain ranges and its own wilderness areas. These “sky islands” are isolated mountain ranges surrounded by a radically different lowland desert area. Most notable among these […]
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Best Hikes in Coconino National Forest (AZ)
Overview Coconino National Forest is located in central Arizona around Flagstaff and Sedona. It is 1 of 6 national forests in Arizona and is surrounded by Kaibab NF to the north, Prescottt NF to the west, Tonto NF to the south, and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest to the southeast. The forest is one of the most […]
Best Hikes in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest (AZ)
Overview The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest is actually a combination of 2 national forests, administered as one. There are over 2 million acres of this mountain country forest spread out across central-eastern Arizona, all the way to the New Mexico border. Located about 2.5 hours NE of Phoenix, it provides a great destination with its high elevation and […]
Best Hikes in Hoosier National Forest (IN)
Overview Hoosier National Forest is located in the hills of south central Indiana and is comprised of four separate sections. This area provides the best hiking trails and nature experiences for Indianapolis or Louisville, KY residents. There are 27 different trail systems to choose from with the best hiking trails listed below. Official Website. […]
Hikes in Tuskegee National Forest (AL)
Overview Tuskegee National Forest is the smallest national forest in the U.S. at just over 11,000 acres. Located just miles down the road from Auburn, AL, there are plenty of recreational opportunities for all visitors. In November of 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed the area as Tuskegee National Forest. Before that, this part of […]