Forests are the world's oldest cathedrals. Whether you have a free afternoon for a trail walk or a free month for the Amazon, this directory lists the woods worth showing up for, every continent, every season.
It protects fragile undergrowth and protects you from getting lost.
Wildlife only shows itself to quiet visitors. Phones on silent, talk in low voices.
Long pants and proper boots avoid snakes, ticks and a lot of leech-related regret.
A single spark in the wrong week destroys decades of growth.