Special Places
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Three Forks of the Flathead Wild and Scenic River
The Three Forks of the Flathead Wild and Scenic River includes 219 miles of river segments along the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Forks of the Flathead River, on the Flathead National Forest and Glacier National Park.
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Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex
Together, the Great Bear, Bob Marshall, and Scapegoat Wildernesses form the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, an area of more than 1.5 million acres. The Flathead National Forest manages the largest portion of this Wilderness Complex. This is the third largest wilderness complex in the lower 48 states.
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Summit Nature Center
This education and visitor information center is located at the summit of Big Mountain (Whitefish Mountain Resort) in the lower level of Summit House. The center has a wide variety of interpretive displays on wildlife, wildflowers, trees, fire ecology, and other topics that relate to the ecosystem of northwest Montana.
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Mission Mountains Wilderness
High mountain lakes. Impressive mountain views. Wild landscapes. Solitude. These are just some of the words used to describe the Mission Mountains Wilderness. With a trail system to lead you to the more popular lakes, and plenty of countryside to practice your wilderness route finding skills, the Missions has something for every type of recreationalist.
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Jewel Basin Hiking Area
The Jewel Basin Hiking Area is a unique 15,000 acre hiking area maintained exclusively for hiking and camping. This high mountain area is popular for backpacking, fishing and plant and wildlife viewing.