Shoshone National Forest, Protected forest in Park County, Wyoming, United States
This national forest spreads across mountainous terrain in Wyoming with forested slopes, open alpine meadows, and mountain streams running through it. The land supports diverse animal populations and borders Yellowstone National Park to the east.
This forest was officially protected in 1891 and became the first national forest established in the United States. That founding moment launched the country's national forest protection program.
The forest region held deep significance for multiple tribes who hunted and performed ceremonies throughout the land for thousands of years. Visitors today can sense this long human connection in the landscape.
The forest has more than a thousand miles of hiking trails and several dozen campgrounds spread throughout, making it easy to access different areas. Visitors can enjoy activities like hiking, fishing, camping, and winter sports depending on the season.
This forest directly connects to Yellowstone National Park and together they form part of an enormous continuous ecosystem shared by grizzly bears and elk herds. This larger combined landscape creates one of the most intact wild areas remaining in the lower states.
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