Forest Trails are CLOSED for Sidewalk Construction

Welcome

The Forest was established in 1976 as a bicentennial project by the City of Atchison and The Ninety-Nines Inc., The International Organization of Women Pilots. Each September, new honorees are inducted into the Forest with a stone in the walkway that winds through trees representing all 50 states and over 35 countries.

Support International Forest of Friendship

There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us. We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line.

Your contributions will enable us to preserve and expand the Forest.

99's Donation

$20.00

A unique walking tour of the City with time to enjoy lunch and shopping too! Maximize your sightseeing with this exceptional tour.

Half Moon Sycamore Tree Registration

If you have received a Half Moon Sycamore tree grown from a seed from the Moon Tree at the International Forest of Friendship, please complete this form. Thank you!

2025 Honorees

LT to RT Front: Cindy Apple, Linton Wells II, Lesley Page, Robin Gartman, Angela Tanton, Kathy Clark, Susan Cejka, Shannon Osborne Chan, Katherine Sharp Landdeck, Barbara Schultz

LT to RT Back: Mike Clark, Erin Bliss Thompson, Cheryl Thompson, Mandi Neumann