Some U.S. states are defined by their sweeping forests—vast stretches of green that blanket mountains, valleys, and coastlines alike. These wooded regions don’t just provide breathtaking scenery; they’re also vital ecosystems that support wildlife, produce clean air, and shape local climates.
From dense evergreen forests in the Pacific Northwest to towering hardwoods in the East, certain states stand out for their sheer abundance of trees.
Watch this video to explore the seven U.S. states with the most forest cover and discover what makes each one’s landscape so uniquely beautiful.
About the Author
Abby Parks has authored a fiction novel, theatrical plays, short stories, poems, and song lyrics. She's recorded two albums of her original songs, and is a multi-instrumentalist. She has managed a website for folk music and written articles on singer-songwriters, folk bands, and other things music-oriented. She's also a radio DJ for a folk music show.
As well as having been a pet parent to rabbits, birds, dogs, and cats, Abby loves seeking sightings of animals in the wild and has witnessed some more exotic ones such as Puffins in the Farne Islands, Southern Pudu on the island of Chiloe (Chile), Penguins in the wild, and countless wild animals in the Rocky Mountains (Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Moose, Elk, Marmots, Beavers).
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