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Cradle of Forestry in AmericaNational Historic Site

Spanning over 100 years of forest conservation history – the Cradle of Forestry offers a snap shot of life at America’s first school of Forestry along the Biltmore Campus Trail, a picturesque walk along the Forest Festival Trail – complete with logging locomotive, and the chance to ride with brave firefighters via helicopter to a roaring fire in the wilds of Idaho at the state of the art Forest Discovery Center.

Come explore the sights and sounds, check out the events and activities – and plan your adventure at the birthplace of Forest Conservation in America – the Cradle of Forestry.

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