Next to lacing up a pair of hiking boots and traipsing through 13 southern states yourself, you won't find a better site for discovering absorbing tidbits on the unique characters of these lands. Meandering from the mountains of Virginia to the tall grasslands of Texas, these national forests represent a diverse array of densely and sparsely vegetated tracts, serene valleys, picturesque mountain panoramas, and boggy coastal plains. They offer a vast spectrum of outdoor experiences, while providing goods like wood fiber to bolster the economies of local and rural communities. Most importantly, these lands help to sustain the healthy environment on which all our lives depend. They're also in business to make memories.
National forests provide the backdrops to colorful family experiences.
Many a child's best adventures have played out beneath the towering canopies of National Forest lands. These Southern parcels offer experiences unmatched anywhere else in the United States. As a caretaker, I am committed to helping you make the most of your experience on National Forests, no matter what it might be. These lands belong to you. I appreciate you entrusting me and all other employees of the USDA Forest Service with the job of overseeing them.