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There is a major difference between national parks and national forests. A national park protects and preserves unique places, such as historic and natural sites like the Grand Canyon National Park or the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail. National forests, on the other hand, protect large tracts of lush wetlands, thick forests, waving grasslands, wilderness areas, and thousands of miles of rivers and streams all designated as being multiple use. Forest land is not only used for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and camping, but also logging and cattle pasture grazing. So, what is there to experience in your national forests? Plenty!