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Epic Adventures

Route of the Hiawatha Trail

Two cyclists rest and enjoy the scenery on a large wooden trestle at the Route of the Hiawatha

Winding through nine tunnels and over seven high steel trestles, the 15-mile route crosses the rugged Bitterroot Mountains between Idaho and Montana.

Emerald Creek Garnet Area

A sign in front of the Emerald Creek Garnet Area

There are only two places in the world where you can find emerald star garnets - India and right here on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests!

Scotchman Peak Trail

A pair of mountain goats on Scotchman Peak

One of the most popular trails in north Idaho leads to the highest point in the Idaho Cabinets, sweeping views of Lake Pend Oreille, and frequent mountain goat encounters.

Pulaski Tunnel Trail

"Pulaski - After fire, downed trees"

The Pulaski Tunnel Trail leads hikers to the Nicholson mine adit - better known as the Pulaski Tunnel - where “Big Ed” Pulaski saved all but six of his 45-man firefighting crew during the Great Fire of 1910.

"Shadowy" St. Joe River

A stretch of whitewater in the St. Joe River

The "Shadowy" St. Joe River flows down the western slopes of the Bitterroot Mountain Range from its headwaters at St. Joe Lake near the Idaho/ Montana state line. The river offers many miles of scenic and recreational opportunities.

Last updated November 13, 2025