Here are some amazing national forests in the United States that are perfect places to step outside and enjoy nature.
White Mountain National Forest
It has an area of 148, 000 acres. This forest is known especially for its vast water resources, including 12, 000 acres of wetlands, 67 lakes, and so on. The forest houses almost the whole Mount Washington, the highest peak (山峰) in the northeastern United States, and is home to almost 200 kinds of birds.
Superior National Forest
Established (设立) in 1909, it is famous for its forest ecosystem and its clean lakes (more than 695 square miles of the forest are surface water) . With over 3 million acres in total, there are some pretty important animals who call this forest home, including black bears and gray wolves.
White River National Forest
White River National Forest in northwest Colorado is the most visited national forest in the country. Established in 1891, the biggest threats (威胁) to this forest are wildfires and insects. In the 1940s, a widespread outbreak of beetles killed 99% of the trees in an area of over 1, 000 square miles.
Inyo National Forest
Inyo National Forest is known as a best place for camping, hiking, fishing and skiing with 2 million acres near the borders of California and Nevada. Another impressive feature of this forest is its Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, home to the oldest living trees in the world, some of which are almost 5, 000 years old.
