Flathead National Forest
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The Flathead National Forest is located in northwestern Montana, United States. It is part of the Rocky Mountains and is characterized by high mountains, deep valleys, and coniferous forests dominated by Douglas fir. The forest is home to a variety of wildlife, including grizzly bears, elk, and mountain lions.1
The forest contains the Flathead River, which flows into Flathead Lake. Flathead Lake is the largest U.S. freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River and was formed by glacial damming of the Flathead River. The Flathead Valley, within the forest, is a resort region known for farming, fruit growing, lumbering, and mining.23
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