national forest
noun
: a usually forested area of considerable extent that is preserved by government decree from private exploitation and is harvested only under supervision
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Hiking trails meander into the national forest and there are sledding hills nearby.
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Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Before buying a new brand, Alex Schnee, a former guide in Montana’s national forests, suggested consulting with your hiking friends or trying it on in person.
—Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Permits go on sale at different dates at national forests in California.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Nov. 2025
Further to the west, visitors can enjoy more hiking trails in the national forest and state parks along the coast of Lake Michigan.
—Robert Annis, Outside, 22 Nov. 2025
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Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Before buying a new brand, Alex Schnee, a former guide in Montana’s national forests, suggested consulting with your hiking friends or trying it on in person.
—Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Permits go on sale at different dates at national forests in California.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Nov. 2025
Further to the west, visitors can enjoy more hiking trails in the national forest and state parks along the coast of Lake Michigan.
—Robert Annis, Outside, 22 Nov. 2025
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“National forest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20forest. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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