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Overview Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is located in central Montana in the Rocky Mountains. This forest is one of the oldest forest preserves in the U.S. and was named in honor of the members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, … Continued
Overview Flathead National Forest lies just west of the continental divide and south of the Canadian border, right next to Glacier National Park. Kootenai National Forest, Lolo National Forest, and Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest also surround Flathead. Visitors can … Continued
Overview Lolo National Forest is located in western Montana, surrounding the city of Missoula. National Forests that border Lolo include: Bitterroot, Nez Perce-Clearwater, Kootenai, and Flathead National Forest. Located west of the continental divide, the Lolo National Forest is influenced … Continued
Overview Payette National Forest is located in central Idaho between Boise National Forest and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. Dry desert grasslands compliment heavily forested acres. Gateways to the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness lead the visitor to experience … Continued
Overview Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests is located in central Idaho near the Montana state line. It is bordered by Payette National Forest to the south and the Idaho Panhandle National Forests to the north. Originally established as two separate forests, … Continued