Most Beautiful Forests in the World

A forest. A space filled with trees, life, answers, and experiences. It is where the past meets the present and the present meets the future. Each plant holds a story. Each sound a memory. And when you take that first step onto the path, you are now open to all the many histories such forestry has to offer. 

So are you willing to enter the world that is the forest? If so, take a look at our 9 Most Beautiful Forests In The World:

1. The Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon Rainforest is located in South America, with the majority of it encompassing Brazil and spreading as far as Peru, Colombia, and into the French Guiana. Being known to hold most of the planet’s remaining older rainforests, The Amazon is the perfect place to indulge in the stories caused by its rich biodiversity and histories spanning all the way back into the Dinosaur age. 

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2. Apricot Valley 

Apricot Valley can be found in Tuergen Township in Xinyuan County, China. Home to an abundance of pink and white apricot blossoms that make their appearance at the start of June going into the end of September, this forest is a remote magical getaway that makes one feel they just stepped into their own personal fairytale. 

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3. Black Forest

With pine trees stretching from a 100-mile radius that makes it hard for sunlight to pierce its way through, The Black Forest’s allure lies in its relaxing hot springs and inspiration for The Grimm Brothers famous folklore. Combine that with its historical house-sized Cuckoo Clock and you’ll have yourself a library of memories to share with your friends.

4. Crooked Forest 

An oddly-shaped pine tree-filled grove that can be found in Gryfino, West Pomerania,Poland. A lot of theories have circled about why these trees curve in the way that they do and what is the meaning behind all the tree trunks curving North. Regardless of what you believe, this 50-feet tall, “C” shaped tree inhabited forest makes you feel as though you are in a Dr. Suess book. 

5. Daintree Forest

This 180 million-year-old forest located in Queensland, Australia is even older than The Amazon Rainforest. It is the home to the most diverse and unique animal species not found anywhere else like the Ulysses Butterfly or Southern Cassowary.

As you enjoy the biologically diverse rainforest, you can also indulge yourself in the marine life that The Great Barrier Reef has to offer as both ecosystems thrive in a state of tranquility.

6. Humboldt Redwoods State Park 

Home to what is considered the largest tree along with the largest remaining old-growth forest in the world, Rockefeller Forest, the Humboldt Redwoods State Park  in California is the perfect place for those who want to embark on a journey into the Earth’s past.

Don’t miss these stunning redwood groves that help formulate the 32-mile Avenue of Giants, a scenic highway that allows one to experience these ancient beauties by car!

7. Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

The Monteverde Cloud Forest resides in Costa Rica and gains its allure from its low hanging clouds that meet the upper canopy of the forest giving visitors a sense of literally being on cloud nine. With its 400 different bird species, this reserve allows for the full observation of exotic birds such as toucans, trogons, bellbirds, and hummingbirds. What better way to learn about the story of a forest than to admire its foreign inhabitants.

8. Białowieża Forest 

A trip to Białowieża or Puszcza Białowieża forest, located in Poland and Belarus, is like a pot of gold to those hoping to see Europe’s heaviest land animal, The European Bison.

Stretching across 141,885 hectares, Białowieża has been successful in conserving its natural ecosystems and biodiversity as it is a combination of several primeval forests: Białowieża Forest, Ladzka Forest, Świsłocka Forest, and Szereszewska Forest. It is truly a safe haven for most of Europe’s plant and animal life.

9. Sagano Bamboo Forest 

If you listen hard enough you’ll be able to hear the melodic language that these massive bamboo trees express as they bend and sway into each other in conjunction with the wind.

The Sagano Bamboo Forest is a strikingly peaceful experience compared to the atmosphere that is Kyoto, Japan where this forest is located. Although it is usually filled with eager tourists all trying to capture the physical beauty of this natural attraction, if you manage to sneak away from the crowd and be in the moment, you run the exciting possibility of actually hearing one of the “100 Soundscapes of Japan”. 

But why stop there?

Continue your story with more Beautiful Forests like Yellowstone National Park: 

1. Theodore Roosevelt National Park 

Named after the naturalist and conservationist, President Theodore Roosevelt, this park serves as a sort of historic memorial for the man who contributed the most to the creation and structure of the National Park System we know today.

His narrative is embedded into this national forest along with his call for the preservation of nature as it still preserves some of the original landscapes existing when it was founded.

2. Jasper National Park 

This 4, 200 square mile park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. The attraction to this park is the pure wildness it exhibits through its jaw-dropping geologic features, and diverse animal and plant populations.

The locals admire the ability for the park’s wildlife to freely wander through the town with its laid back and remote atmosphere. So if that is the feeling you prefer for your nature adventures, Jasper is the right place for you!

With that in mind, these beautiful parks and forests provide more than scenic views and features. Most allow for hikes, have geothermal features, lakes, rivers, and even waterfalls. Here is one of the most Beautiful Forests with A Waterfall:

3. Olympic National Park 

This park has an abundance of waterfalls and waterfall trails. Trails like Marymere Falls, Sol Duc Falls, and Madison Falls are a great way to warm up for or cool down from your National Park adventure. But if you’re looking for more challenging trails then Lovers Lane is also a choice.

So many choices, so many stories,  and so many memories to create for future stories.

But before you take off on your trip to the wilderness, we want to make sure that you enjoy your time with nature as safely as possible.

Here are some Top Tips for Nature Travel:

First, we want to make sure that we are being responsible & eco friendly. So if you can bring your own water bottles, containers, and other eco-friendly supplies to avoid littering or contamination of these amazing eco-systems.

Also remember, when you are entering these spaces, that you are now visiting the habitats and environments of those beautiful animals and that it is probably best if you don’t feed them, or remove them from their homes for your safety and theirs. 

Next, we suggest that you pack light for more flexibility and comfort when you are trying to enjoy the beautiful sites that the Earth has to offer. We know that sometimes everything doesn’t go as planned and sometimes you get so entranced with scenery that you end up taking a longer route or even want to visit more sites than you thought.

In that case, you will be able to minimize the stress of too many belongings and enjoy the convenience that lightly packing allows you to do more on your trips to these forests. 

Another thing we strongly suggest is that you stay on the trails. Nature is very alluring but it is still wild. So to make sure that you avoid any possible dangerous situations like getting lost, and to preserve the different species and plant life around while making sure everyone gets to enjoy their trip, it is best that you stick to the right path.

Finally, in order to get the full experience of your trip, we suggest that you go with a guide. A guide can help you get better acquainted with the local culture, traditions, and can give more in-depth explanations or descriptions about certain natural sights, animals, or plants. Thus allowing for your personal story about a specific trip to be more detailed and full of life!

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