The White Mountain National Forest of New Hampshire is just a short drive from Bethel, and part of the WMNF is actually located in Maine, less than 5 miles from Bethel.

In New Hampshire, the most beloved swath of public land is the White Mountain National Forest. People interact with it as they would a national park: hiking, swimming, camping, and more.

New Hampshire and Vermont are home to two ... The principle of multiple use is being challenged currently by a Vermont-based lawsuit over two timber harvests in the White Mountain National Forest.