| Nez Perce National Forest consists of 2.2 million acres of diverse land located in the heart of north central Idaho. Created in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt, the forest has a rich cultural heritage and was the traditional home of the Ni Mii Pu (The People.), who were later named the Nez Perce Indians by the Lewis and Clark expeditions.>From the dry, rugged canyons of the Salmon River to the moist cedar forests of the Selway drainage, the Nez Perce National Forest offers something for everyone. This vast and diverse area is managed to provide a variety of goods and services including beautiful scenery, wilderness, wildlife, fisheries, timber harvests, livestock grazing, mining, crystal clear water, and a wide array of recreational opportunities.Recreation in the Nez Perce National Forest includes, camping in over 50 primitive and developed campgrounds, hiking the many miles of trails within the forest, fishing and playing in the beautiful streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.The Nez Perce National Forest is best known for its wild character. Nearly half of the forest is designated wilderness. It also sports two rivers popular with thrill-seeking floaters-the Selway and the Salmon. |
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