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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The glacier is one of 12 in the national forest with hiking trails nearby.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Fireworks, as always, are prohibited in national forests.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Developed campgrounds in national forests may require reservations and fees.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Spend some time at a local farm, try authentic North Carolina barbecue, then explore a national forest—sometimes the simplest pleasures make for the sweetest memories.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Fireworks, as always, are prohibited in national forests.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Developed campgrounds in national forests may require reservations and fees.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Spend some time at a local farm, try authentic North Carolina barbecue, then explore a national forest—sometimes the simplest pleasures make for the sweetest memories.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for national forest
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“National forest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20forest. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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