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White Mountain National Forest Overview The White Mountain National Forest in eastern New Hampshire and western Maine ranges from mountainous hardwood forests to majestic alpine peaks. It is the most eastern national forest in the United States. The White Mountains … Continued
Shawnee National Forest Overview Shawnee National Forest is nestled in Southern Illinois between the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. It features strikingly beautiful oak-hickory forests, flourishing wetlands, lush canyons, razorback ridges and unique geological features. A rare convergence of six natural … Continued
Mark Twain National Forest Overview Mark Twain National Forest is located throughout the southern half of Missouri. One of the highlights of the forest is Greer Spring, the largest spring on National Forest land in the US. The 350 mile … Continued
Ozark – St. Francis National Forests Overview Although two separate National Forests located in northwest Arkansas, the Ozark and St. Francis are managed together. The Ozark National Forest covers more than one million acres, mostly in northwest Arkansas. The St. … Continued
Ouachita National Forest Overview The Ouachita National Forest covers 1.8 million acres in central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma, including most of the scenic Ouachita Mountain Range. Ouachita is the French spelling of the Indian word ‘Washita’, which means “good hunting grounds”. … Continued