By: Andrew Avitt, May 28, 2021- Over the last year, people across the U.S. chose the great outdoors to reduce stress and find a physically distanced alternative for having a little fun. National forests and grasslands were noticeably busier. Parking lots and trashcans were full; campsites booked; trails well-traveled; and, in gateway communities, business was … Continue reading National forest visits surged in 2020