Forests are beautiful, peaceful and a real treat for your senses as you smell the pines, listen to birds, and spot everything from ferns and flowers to deer and other wildlife.

Our forests also have much to teach us. Did you know that trees play a vital role in reducing greenhouse emissions and preventing soil erosion? Trees from managed commercial forests also provide many wood and paper products we rely upon—from schoolbooks to housing, violins to baseball bats.

It’s interesting and fun to take a hike together in the forest, especially when you take along our free hiking journal with safety tips, games, learning activities and more.