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Salmon–Challis National Forest is located in east central sections of the U.S. state of Idaho.At 4,235,940 acres (6,618.66 sq mi, or 17,142.24 km 2) it is one of the largest national forests in the lower 48 states and also has most of the land area of the Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness, which is the largest wilderness area south of Alaska.
The Salmon River is a popular destination for whitewater rafting, [5] and is known as the "River of No Return" for its swift current and large rapids which make upstream travel difficult. [6] Most of the area is covered by coniferous forests, with dry, open land along the rivers at lower elevations.
The interpretive center near Challis has a museum and gold panning station. [1] The park was created in 1990 with the purchase of twenty acres where the interpretive center is located two miles south of Challis. It is operated by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the United States Forest Service. [2]
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The Moose Fire which was first spotted on July 17 is burning north of Salmon, Idaho in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support ...
Idaho’s Moose Fire in Salmon-Challis National Forest, one of at least 33 large fires in the state, has burned since July 17, growing to nearly 126,000 acres over the weekend. The state’s ...
The Big Lost River is about 135 miles (217 km) long [1] and has two main tributary forks, the North Fork Big Lost River and the East Fork Big Lost River. The river originates in the Pioneer Mountains in Salmon-Challis National Forest, flows northeast then turns southeast, with the Lost River Range to the east separating the Big Lost River Valley from the Little Lost River Valley.
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