White Mountain National Forest
 

Welcome!

Late winter snow scene in Carter Notch.

The White Mountain National Forest is a wonderful place to visit any time of the year.  There are hiking trails, scenic drives, historic places, and plenty of space to explore. Enjoy your visit!

(photo courtesy of Marcia Smith)

  

Features

White Mountain National Forest U.S. Mint America the Beautiful Quarter

White Mountain National Forest American the Beautiful Quarter

The White Mountain National Forest is proud to announce the White Mountain National Forest has been inducted to the U.S. Mint’s America the Beautiful Quarters Program.
 


Become A Junior Snow Ranger

Students interview a snow ranger as a part of the Junior Snow Ranger program.

Looking for a way to explore the winter world? Pick up a Junior Snow Ranger activity booklet at your local ranger station or download a copy off the web. 


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Spotlights

Winter Recreating

Weather changes quickly in the mountains, be prepared.

Visitors to the WMNF are rewarded with a slower pace while winter recreating.  It also means extra vigilance - bring more than you need when spending time outside. 

Draft Horses Working in the Pemigewasset Wilderness, Lincoln NH

Team of Belgian horses arrive to work on the White Mountain National Forest.

A new partnership between the White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) and the Draft Animal Power Network (DAPNet) has yielded successful results.

 




2013 Temporary Hiring Outreach

The White Mountain National Forest is providing notice that it seeks to fill a variety of positions for the summer 2013 field season.  The deadline to apply is March 4, 2013.

Animal Tracks

Example of a couple of animal tracks

With just a skiff of snow on the ground, great adventures can be made sleuthing who is leaping, bounding, and chasing in your backyard.



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