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{{short description|Protected area in the U.S. states of Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah}}
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| name = Caribou-Targhee National Forest
| name = Caribou–Targhee National Forest
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| photo = Teton Range from Caribou NF.JPG
| photo = Teton Range from Caribou NF.JPG
| photo_caption = [[Camassia|Camas]] flowers and the west vista of the [[Teton Range]] from Caribou-Targhee National Forest
| photo_caption = [[Camassia|Camas]] flowers and the west vista of the [[Teton Range]] from Caribou–Targhee National Forest
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| map = USA
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| location = [[Idaho]]-[[Wyoming]]-[[Utah]], [[United States]]
| location = [[Idaho]]-[[Wyoming]]-[[Utah]], [[United States]]
| nearest_city = [[Pocatello, Idaho|Pocatello, ID]]
| nearest_city = [[Pocatello, Idaho|Pocatello, ID]]
| coordinates = {{coords|42|47|0|N|111|33|0|W|region:US|display=inline, title}}
| lat_d = 42 | lat_m = 47 | lat_s = 0 | lat_NS = N
| area_acre = 2630716
| long_d = 111 | long_m = 33 | long_s = 0 | long_EW = W
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| area_ref = <ref>{{cite web |title=Land Areas of the National Forest System |publisher=U.S. Forest Service |date=January 2012 |url=http://www.fs.fed.us/land/staff/lar/LAR2011/LAR2011_Book_A5.pdf |access-date=June 30, 2012}}</ref>
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| area = {{convert|2630716|acre|km2|0}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Land Areas of the National Forest System |publisher=U.S. Forest Service |date=January 2012 |url=http://www.fs.fed.us/land/staff/lar/LAR2011/LAR2011_Book_A5.pdf |accessdate=June 30, 2012}}</ref>
| established = 1903
| established = 1903
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| governing_body = [[United States Forest Service|U.S. Forest Service]]
| governing_body = [[United States Forest Service|U.S. Forest Service]]
| url = http://www.fs.usda.gov/ctnf
| website = [http://www.fs.usda.gov/ctnf Caribou–Targhee National Forest]
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'''Caribou-Targhee National Forest''' is located in the states of [[Idaho]] and [[Wyoming]], with a small section in [[Utah]] in the [[United States]]. The forest is broken into several separate sections and extends over {{convert|2.63|e6acre|km2}}. To the east the forest borders [[Yellowstone National Park]], [[Grand Teton National Park]] and [[Bridger-Teton National Forest]]. Most of the forest is a part of the {{convert|20|e6acre|km2|adj=on}} [[Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem]].
'''Caribou–Targhee National Forest''' is located in the states of [[Idaho]] and [[Wyoming]], with a small section in [[Utah]] in the [[United States]]. The forest is broken into several separate sections and extends over {{convert|2.63|e6acre|km2}}. To the east the forest borders [[Yellowstone National Park]], [[Grand Teton National Park]] and [[Bridger–Teton National Forest]]. Most of the forest is a part of the {{convert|20|e6acre|km2|adj=on}} [[Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem]].


==Description==
==Description==
Caribou and Targhee National Forests were combined from original forest lands created in 1891. Two designated [[wilderness]] areas are located in the easternmost sections of the forest, bordering on National Park lands. The {{convert|123,451|acre|km2|0|adj=on}} [[Jedediah Smith Wilderness]] is adjacent to Grand Teton National Park on the western slope of the [[Teton Range]]. Known for karst limestone formations, the wilderness has many [[cave]]s and provides excellent views of the less often seen west face of the Teton peaks. The smaller {{convert|10,715|acre|km2|0|adj=on}} [[Winegar Hole Wilderness]] borders Yellowstone National Park and the [[John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway]], and was set aside primarily to protect prime [[grizzly bear]] [[Habitat (ecology)|habitat]].
Caribou and Targhee National Forests were combined from original forest lands created in 1891. Two designated [[wilderness]] areas are located in the easternmost sections of the forest, bordering on National Park lands. The {{convert|123,451|acre|km2|0|adj=on}} [[Jedediah Smith Wilderness]] is adjacent to Grand Teton National Park on the western slope of the [[Teton Range]]. Known for karst limestone formations, the wilderness has many [[cave]]s and provides excellent views of the less often seen west face of the Teton peaks. The smaller {{convert|10,715|acre|km2|0|adj=on}} [[Winegar Hole Wilderness]] borders Yellowstone National Park and the [[John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway]], and was set aside primarily to protect prime [[grizzly bear]] [[Habitat (ecology)|habitat]].


While western sections of the forest have a mixture of [[sagebrush]] and [[grass]]es, the higher elevations in the east support [[lodgepole pine]], and numerous species of [[spruce]] and [[fir]]. In addition to grizzlies most of the major [[megafauna]] associated with Yellowstone National Park can be found in Caribou-Targhee National Forest. [[American black bear|Black bear]], [[wolf]], [[elk]], [[moose]], [[mule deer]], [[bison]], [[mountain lion]], and [[pronghorn]] have all been seen on forest lands. An active [[peregrine falcon]] recovery program was begun to return this bird species to some of their ancestral range. [[Cutthroat trout]], [[brook trout]] and [[Pike (fish)|pike]] are found in the [[stream]]s and [[lake]]s and the forest is considered one of the best [[fishing]] areas in the world for cutthroat trout.
While western sections of the forest have a mixture of [[sagebrush]] and [[grass]]es, the higher elevations in the east support [[lodgepole pine]], and numerous species of [[spruce]] and [[fir]]. In addition to grizzlies most of the major [[megafauna]] associated with Yellowstone National Park can be found in Caribou–Targhee National Forest. Mammalian species of [[cinnamon bear|black bear]], [[northwestern wolf|wolf]], [[Rocky Mountain elk|elk]], [[moose]], [[mule deer]], [[Plains bison|bison]], [[North American cougar|cougar]], and [[pronghorn]] have all been seen by visitors on forest lands. An active [[peregrine falcon]] recovery program was begun to return this bird species to some of their ancestral range. [[Cutthroat trout]], [[brook trout]] and [[Pike (fish)|pike]] are found in the [[stream]]s and [[lake]]s and the forest is considered one of the best [[fishing]] areas in the world for cutthroat trout.
[[File:Minnetonka Cave.JPG|left|300px|thumb|[[Minnetonka Cave]] is one of only two caves administered by the U.S. Forest Service]]
[[File:Minnetonka Cave.JPG|left|300px|thumb|[[Minnetonka Cave]] is one of only two caves administered by the U.S. Forest Service]]
Dozens of [[campground]]s and 1,600 miles (2,500&nbsp;km) of [[trail]]s allow access to much of the forest. There are two trails that access the high altitude Alaska Basin immediately west of the main Teton Range peaks and allow access to trails in Grand Teton National Park.
Dozens of [[campground]]s and 1,600 miles (2,500&nbsp;km) of [[trail]]s allow access to much of the forest. There are two trails that access the high altitude Alaska Basin immediately west of the main Teton Range peaks and allow access to trails in Grand Teton National Park.


'''Caribou National Forest''', the smaller and more southerly of the two, is located in southeastern Idaho, western Wyoming, and northern Utah, and has a total area of {{convert|987,221|acre|0|km2}}. There are local [[National Park Ranger|ranger]] district offices located in [[Malad City, Idaho|Malad City]], [[Montpelier, Idaho|Montpelier]], [[Pocatello, Idaho|Pocatello]], and [[Soda Springs, Idaho|Soda Springs]] in Idaho.
'''Caribou National Forest''', the smaller and more southerly of the two, is located in southeastern Idaho, western Wyoming, and northern Utah, and has a total area of {{convert|987,221|acre|km2|0}}. There are local [[National Park Ranger|ranger]] district offices located in [[Montpelier, Idaho|Montpelier]], [[Pocatello, Idaho|Pocatello]], and [[Soda Springs, Idaho|Soda Springs]] in Idaho.


The larger and more northerly '''Targhee National Forest''' is located in eastern Idaho and northwestern Wyoming, and has an area of {{convert|1,643,501|acre|0|km2}}.<ref>[http://www.fs.fed.us/land/staff/lar/2007/TABLE_6.htm Table 6 - NFS Acreage by State, Congressional District and County] - [[United States Forest Service]] - September 30, 2007</ref> There are local ranger district offices located in [[Ashton, Idaho|Ashton]], [[Driggs, Idaho|Driggs]], [[Dubois, Idaho|Dubois]], and [[Island Park, Idaho|Island Park]] in Idaho. In Island Park is [[Big Springs (Idaho)]], a first-magnitude spring that is the source of the South Fork of [[Henrys Fork (Snake River)|Henrys Fork]].
The larger and more northerly '''Targhee National Forest''' is located in eastern Idaho and northwestern Wyoming, and has an area of {{convert|1,643,501|acre|km2|0}}.<ref>[http://www.fs.fed.us/land/staff/lar/2007/TABLE_6.htm Table 6 - NFS Acreage by State, Congressional District and County] - [[United States Forest Service]] - September 30, 2007</ref> There are local ranger district offices located in [[Ashton, Idaho|Ashton]], [[Driggs, Idaho|Driggs]], [[Dubois, Idaho|Dubois]], [[Idaho Falls, Idaho|Idaho Falls]] and [[Island Park, Idaho|Island Park]] in Idaho. In Island Park is [[Big Springs (Idaho)|Big Springs]], a first-magnitude spring that is the source of the South Fork of [[Henrys Fork (Snake River)|Henrys Fork]].


Linkage of limited habitat, through ecological corridors, is the current, most favored, method of effectively restoring native wildlife communities. Many such corridors have been identified where wildlife conservation is a concern. The montane nature of the Caribou National Forest and its juxtaposition make it a very important, fragile and unique link between the northern and southern Rocky Mountains. If restoration of native species is to be achieved throughout the wildlands of the American West, the Caribou will play an important role.
Linkage of limited habitat, through ecological corridors, is the current, most favored, method of effectively restoring native wildlife communities. Many such corridors have been identified where wildlife conservation is a concern. The montane nature of the Caribou National Forest and its juxtaposition make it a very important, fragile and unique link between the northern and southern Rocky Mountains. If restoration of native species is to be achieved throughout the wildlands of the American West, the Caribou will play an important role.


The combined '''Caribou-Targhee National Forest''' is managed by the Forest Service from offices in [[Idaho Falls, Idaho]].
The combined Caribou–Targhee National Forest is managed by the Forest Service from offices in [[Idaho Falls, Idaho]].


==Wilderness areas==
==Wilderness areas==
There are two officially designated [[wilderness area]]s within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest that are part of the [[National Wilderness Preservation System]]. Both lie just south of [[Yellowstone National Park]], in the Targhee National Forest section.
There are two officially designated [[wilderness area]]s within the Caribou–Targhee National Forest that are part of the [[National Wilderness Preservation System]]. Both lie just south of [[Yellowstone National Park]], in the Targhee National Forest section.
* [[Jedediah Smith Wilderness]]
* [[Jedediah Smith Wilderness]]
* [[Winegar Hole Wilderness]]
* [[Winegar Hole Wilderness]]
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* [[Madison County, Idaho]]
* [[Madison County, Idaho]]
* [[Jefferson County, Idaho]]
* [[Jefferson County, Idaho]]

==See also==
* [[List of national forests of the United States]]
* {{portal-inline|Idaho}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Caribou-Targhee National Forest}}
* [http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/caribou-targhee/watershed/watershed%20documents/montpelier/chapter1characterization.pdf "Caribou National Forest-Montpelier Ranger District-Montpelier Watershed Analysis"]
* [http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/caribou-targhee/watershed/watershed%20documents/montpelier/chapter1characterization.pdf "Caribou National Forest-Montpelier Ranger District-Montpelier Watershed Analysis"]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
* [http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/publications/pubs/caribou_targhee_hcs_2007.pdf "Lumber, Stone & Concrete", Administrative Facilities of the Caribou-Targhee National Forests, 1891-1955]
* [http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/publications/pubs/caribou_targhee_hcs_2007.pdf "Lumber, Stone & Concrete", Administrative Facilities of the Caribou–Targhee National Forests, 1891-1955]
* {{cite web |publisher=U.S. Forest Service |year=|url=http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/ctnf/home |title=Caribou-Targhee National Forest |accessdate=2006-07-08}}
* {{cite web |publisher=U.S. Forest Service |url=http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/ctnf/home |title=Caribou–Targhee National Forest |access-date=2006-07-08}}
* [https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd872604.pdf Map of Caribou–Targhee National Forest]
* [https://twitter.com/Caribou_Targhee Official Twitter feed of Caribou–Targhee National Forest]


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[[Category:Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem]]
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[[Category:Protected areas of Caribou County, Idaho]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Bonneville County, Idaho]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Bannock County, Idaho]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Bear Lake County, Idaho]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Oneida County, Idaho]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Franklin County, Idaho]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Lincoln County, Wyoming]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Power County, Idaho]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Box Elder County, Utah]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Cache County, Utah]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Fremont County, Idaho]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Clark County, Idaho]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Teton County, Wyoming]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Teton County, Idaho]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Lemhi County, Idaho]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Butte County, Idaho]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Madison County, Idaho]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Jefferson County, Idaho]]
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Latest revision as of 19:02, 4 October 2024

Caribou–Targhee National Forest
Camas flowers and the west vista of the Teton Range from Caribou–Targhee National Forest
Map showing the location of Caribou–Targhee National Forest
Map showing the location of Caribou–Targhee National Forest
LocationIdaho-Wyoming-Utah, United States
Nearest cityPocatello, ID
Coordinates42°47′0″N 111°33′0″W / 42.78333°N 111.55000°W / 42.78333; -111.55000
Area2,630,716 acres (10,646.13 km2)[1]
Established1903
Governing bodyU.S. Forest Service
WebsiteCaribou–Targhee National Forest

Caribou–Targhee National Forest is located in the states of Idaho and Wyoming, with a small section in Utah in the United States. The forest is broken into several separate sections and extends over 2.63 million acres (10,600 km2). To the east the forest borders Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park and Bridger–Teton National Forest. Most of the forest is a part of the 20-million-acre (81,000 km2) Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Description

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Caribou and Targhee National Forests were combined from original forest lands created in 1891. Two designated wilderness areas are located in the easternmost sections of the forest, bordering on National Park lands. The 123,451-acre (500 km2) Jedediah Smith Wilderness is adjacent to Grand Teton National Park on the western slope of the Teton Range. Known for karst limestone formations, the wilderness has many caves and provides excellent views of the less often seen west face of the Teton peaks. The smaller 10,715-acre (43 km2) Winegar Hole Wilderness borders Yellowstone National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, and was set aside primarily to protect prime grizzly bear habitat.

While western sections of the forest have a mixture of sagebrush and grasses, the higher elevations in the east support lodgepole pine, and numerous species of spruce and fir. In addition to grizzlies most of the major megafauna associated with Yellowstone National Park can be found in Caribou–Targhee National Forest. Mammalian species of black bear, wolf, elk, moose, mule deer, bison, cougar, and pronghorn have all been seen by visitors on forest lands. An active peregrine falcon recovery program was begun to return this bird species to some of their ancestral range. Cutthroat trout, brook trout and pike are found in the streams and lakes and the forest is considered one of the best fishing areas in the world for cutthroat trout.

Minnetonka Cave is one of only two caves administered by the U.S. Forest Service

Dozens of campgrounds and 1,600 miles (2,500 km) of trails allow access to much of the forest. There are two trails that access the high altitude Alaska Basin immediately west of the main Teton Range peaks and allow access to trails in Grand Teton National Park.

Caribou National Forest, the smaller and more southerly of the two, is located in southeastern Idaho, western Wyoming, and northern Utah, and has a total area of 987,221 acres (3,995 km2). There are local ranger district offices located in Montpelier, Pocatello, and Soda Springs in Idaho.

The larger and more northerly Targhee National Forest is located in eastern Idaho and northwestern Wyoming, and has an area of 1,643,501 acres (6,651 km2).[2] There are local ranger district offices located in Ashton, Driggs, Dubois, Idaho Falls and Island Park in Idaho. In Island Park is Big Springs, a first-magnitude spring that is the source of the South Fork of Henrys Fork.

Linkage of limited habitat, through ecological corridors, is the current, most favored, method of effectively restoring native wildlife communities. Many such corridors have been identified where wildlife conservation is a concern. The montane nature of the Caribou National Forest and its juxtaposition make it a very important, fragile and unique link between the northern and southern Rocky Mountains. If restoration of native species is to be achieved throughout the wildlands of the American West, the Caribou will play an important role.

The combined Caribou–Targhee National Forest is managed by the Forest Service from offices in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Wilderness areas

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There are two officially designated wilderness areas within the Caribou–Targhee National Forest that are part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Both lie just south of Yellowstone National Park, in the Targhee National Forest section.

Counties

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Counties are listed in descending order of forestland area, by forest.

Caribou National Forest

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Targhee National Forest

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Upper Mesa Falls, Fremont County, Targhee National Forest

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Land Areas of the National Forest System" (PDF). U.S. Forest Service. January 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
  2. ^ Table 6 - NFS Acreage by State, Congressional District and County - United States Forest Service - September 30, 2007
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