This forest in southwestern and central Vermont is one of only two national forests in the Northeast. Covering over 400,000 acres, the Green Mountain National Forest reaches from the ancient Taconic mountains to the glorious Green Mountains. The forest is laced with hiking trails that slice through the dense woodland where resident moose are known to roam. Beautiful year-round, the forest looks best in autumn, ablaze with fiery red, yellow and orange hues.

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