Welcome to the Tongass National Forest, America's largest. Located in the southeast panhandle of Alaska, the Tongass contains almost 17 million acres of trees, water, rock, ice, bog, and alpine. It is home to animals ranging from tiny shrews to mighty brown bears and to plants from lowly bog orchids to towering spruce and hemlock. Its waters abound in fish and marine mammals. Its air is clean, washed regularly by the rains that contribute to the abundance of the area. Learn more about the many aspects of the Tongass National Forest as you look through this site.
About the Tongass contains information about the natural and cultural resources of the Tongass and Forest Service management of those resources.
Recreation Activities describes cabins, campgrounds, and other recreational facilities and opportunities in the Tongass.
FAQs answers frequently asked questions and links to fact sheets about Tongass management programs.
Newsroom contains news releases, background information, and photos.
Projects contains management activities we're planning, and decisions we've made.
Contacts lists how to reach our various offices.
Work With Us gives information on jobs, volunteer opportunities, and how to contract with us.
And Related Sites give you more places to go for information about the national forests and Southeast Alaska.
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News
Cabins
Schedule of Proposed ActionsNational Monuments
Visitor Centers
Ranger Districts
Alaska Region
USDA Forest Service
Recreation.gov
National Recreation Information
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