National Forests
National forests are where you go to get properly lost. Not the kind of lost that requires a rescue, the kind where you go days without seeing another person and the only thing on the agenda is whatever is around the next bend. The sheer amount of land to explore is staggering and the beauty of it has a different quality than the parks, rawer and less managed and all the more magical for it. These are the national forests I have visited so far and there are many more on the list.
Sprawling across the mountains of southeastern New Mexico, Lincoln National Forest is one of those places that carries a lot of history alongside its stunning scenery. From the infamous Lincoln County War to its roots as one of the earliest national forests in the country, there is more to this place than meets the eye. Come take a look at what I found out there.
National Park Adventures
Indiana Dunes National Park had been on the list for a while. A couple of hours from central Illinois, it felt close enough to do in a day…
While this location is more of an area than a physical spot, the Mogollon Rim is well-known by anyone who spends time in Arizona, and for good reason.…