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George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Overview The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests span nearly 1.8 million acres across western Virginia, with smaller portions extending into West Virginia and Kentucky. This massive expanse of public land is one of … Continued
Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests Overview The Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests encompass more than 629,000 acres throughout South Carolina with areas near Charleston, Columbia, and on the TN/GA state lines. The forest remains a lush landscape of pine stands and wildlife-filled swamps … Continued
Wayne National Forest Overview The Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio near the West Virginia border is located in twelve counties where a number of small communities have an abundance of attractions. The forest was started as a reforestation program … Continued
Huron-Manistee National Forests Overview Lying between the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron in the northern half of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, the nearly one-million-acre Huron-Manistee National Forests are located in a transition zone between forested lands to … Continued
Ottawa National Forest Overview The almost one million acres of the Ottawa National Forest are located in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The forest extends from the south shore of Lake Superior to the Wisconsin border. Black River Harbor … Continued