Boise, ID: Willow Creek
Payoffs are big on this remote 7.8-miler in the Smoky Mountains: No crowds, beautiful mountain views, and steamy hot springs.
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Spokane: Lookout Mountain to Fish LakeHike into the Bitterroots' untamed backcountry, with its plentiful moose and berries, on this 11-mile out-and-back to an exquisite lakeside campsite. Coeur d'Alene, ID: Beehive LakeThis 6.6-mile technical out-and-back follows the steep runoff of Beehive Creek 2,000 feet to the rocky shores of two alpine lakes in the proposed Selkirk Mountains Wilderness. Challis, ID: North Fork Big CreekVisit meadow-rimmed lakes in Salmon National Forest.
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Riggins, Idaho: Allison Creek TrailShort trail that follows a small mountain stream for less than half a mile with slight elevation gain. Coeur d'Alene, ID: Bernard PeakAmazing vistas, lake views, lush singletrack, and technical challenges make this one of the showcase rides of the Farragut State Park bike network. Kent Lake and WigwamsThis is an off-trail route that follows a high ridge to a remote alpine lake.
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Vanishing Act: Explore Yellowstone's Northern FringeDisappear into Yellowstone's secret northern fringe, where you'll find a rejuvenated landscape and total solitude (except for the bison and grizzlies). Insider's Guide: YellowstoneFrom camping with wolves to fly-fishing smarts this insider's guide has you covered. 
Rip & Go: Loon Creek to Horseshoe Lake - Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, IDExplore a supersized wilderness that's home to Idaho's densest population of gray wolves. |
Hike It, Save It: Scotchman Peaks, Montana/IdahoDevelopment, bureaucracy, and apathy threaten this Glacier-like mecca, home to grizzlies, fields of beargrass, and superlative alpine hiking. 
Hot Springs: The Perfect PoolHere are the top wilderness soaks on the continent. Can you keep a secret? |
BACKPACKER: Live From The TetonsPhotographic evidence of our intrepid blogger getting out from under his desk to hike, bike, and flyfish in Grand Targhee on the west side of the Tetons. 
Most Remote Wilderness in the U.S.For September's "Destination Nowhere" Mark Jenkins explores the most remote wilderness location in the continental United States–a secret spot in Yellowstone. See his photos here. 
The CDT Project209 BACKPACKER readers were dispatched to GPS map the CDT & they sent along some amazing photographs. |
The CDT Project: WildlifeBig and small, the Backpacker teams spotted a variety of wildlife along the CDT |
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