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Buena Vista, California

Crane Flat Lookout

The first lookout in Yosemite.
This chimney was part of the main office of the the Nichols-Chisolm logging camp
Ponsford, Minnesota

Old Headquarters Historic Monument

A chimney and a plaque are all that remains of a logging camp that once cleared out a large swath of Minnesota's old-growth forest.
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Podcast: Spooky Places

Our Places Team shares spooky legends from both Transylvania and Appalachia.
The Podcast Team October 27, 2022
Aldridge Sawmill.
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12 Forests That Offer Chills and Thrills

Some walks in the woods you'll never forget.
Jonathan Carey October 7, 2022
According to Ferrin, in our fast-paced technological world, kids need outdoor play more than ever.
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How a Self-Trained Italian Blacksmith Built Himself an Amusement Park

Bruno Ferrin made a wonder in the woods by hand and by chance.
Vittoria Traverso August 24, 2022
Skovtårnet
Ronnede, Denmark

Skovtårnet (Forest Tower)

A spiralling hourglass-shaped tower rises from the forests in Denmark.
Fakkelmannen
Oyer, Norway

'Fakkelmannen' ('The Torchbearer')

This mountainside mural of a person carrying a torch was created for the 1994 Winter Olympics.
Guayacán Centenario
Guánica, Puerto Rico

Guayacán Centenario

A resilient tree that has survived for more than 700 years in Guánica Dry Forest.
Pinsapar De Grazalema
Grazalema, Spain

Pinsapar de Grazalema

A reservation-only highland forest reserve of endangered Pinsapar firs stands above a village in Andalucía.
The Humongous Fungus is most visible when it produces the edible and tasty honey mushroom, but the season is brief and doesn’t happen every year.
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What the World's Largest Organism Reveals About Fires and Forest Health

In Oregon, the Humongous Fungus plays a complex role in an ecosystem reshaped by humans.
Colin Hogan May 6, 2022
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15 Florida Places to Be Nurtured By Nature

The Sunshine State is a non-stop playground for nature-lovers of all ages.
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Podcast: Forest of the Future Library

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team April 28, 2022
“There are so many good things in there that we can explore,” says soil ecologist Korena Mafune, pictured here high in the canopy of the Hoh Rain Forest.
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Canopy Soil Is an Exciting Frontier in Forest Science

High in the branches of the Pacific Northwest, entire ecosystems know nothing of the ground below.
Ella Morton April 18, 2022
A volunteer with the reforestation effort walks through a woodland near Amman. Today, only about one percent of Jordan is forested.
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To Resurrect Jordan's Lost Forests, Plant a Seed in Hearts and Minds

Environmentalists see small reforestation pilot sites around the capital of Amman as a first step to a greener future.
Jason Ruffin April 7, 2022
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Podcast: Chemin de la Mâture

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team April 5, 2022
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A Journey Into a Wondrous World Hidden Deep in the Congo Forest

A remote wedge of wilderness is home to trailblazing elephants, epic trees, and the only chimps and gorillas known to share a meal.
John Reid and Thomas Lovejoy April 1, 2022
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Podcast: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team March 28, 2022
Wildlife biologist Serra Hoagland has studied the Mexican spotted owl throughout her career.
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The Wildlife Scientist Finding Innovation in Ancient Ideas

Biologist Serra Hoagland bridges Indigenous traditions and modern methods.
Gemma Tarlach March 22, 2022