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Originally established in 1906 as the Salmon National Forest Reserve, now known as Salmon-Challis National Forest encompasses over 4.3 million acres across most of east-central Idaho, representing one of the largest contiguous blocks of public land in the lower 48s. US Department of Agriculture, Salmon-Challis National Forest History Today's Salmon-Challis National Forest is the result of early 20th-century conservation efforts under President Theodore Roosevelt. Its lineage

Spruce Railroad Trail is a scenic multi-use trail on the northern shore of Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park. Following the previous railroad grade, this fully paved path is one of the few trails in the national park welcoming both leashed dogs and bicycles. National Park Service, Spruce Railroad Trail Tracing what used to be a World War I logging railroad this 10 mile out-and-back path is insanely beautiful with stunning views of Lake Crescent shadowed by mountains from

Stretching along the Washington Coast, U.S. 101 connects a collection of scenic beaches, viewpoints, and hidden stops. From dramatic cliffs and rugged beaches to quiet seaside communities, the drive is as much about the unexpected stops along the way as the destination itself. Pexel, Veronika Bykovich Ruby Beach A Washington Coast trip wouldn't be complete without a stop at Ruby Beach, tucked along the rugged coastline roughly 27 miles south of Forks, WA. Named for the ruby-l