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High summits descending to fertile prairies in the west, miles of tumbling whitewater punctuated with quiet pools, deep canyons providing dramatic passage through the Bitterroots; this is the Clearwater National Forest. The ridges between the canyons have provided travel corridors for centuries. Wildlife use these routes to discover the excellent habitat in these mountains. The forest is well know for its large herds of elk, moose, and other big game animals. Lewis and Clark followed Indian routes through the area on their way to the Pacific. Today's traveler follows these same historic pathways through an area that is little changed.
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Author: Northern Region Regional Office, USDA Forest Service
Title: Northern Region - Clearwater National Forest
Date: June 1996
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