Targhee National Forest

Part of Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming is the small national forests which have no roads in or out. The national forests can be hiked, visited on horseback, or skied. One section of Grand Teton is Targhee National Forest. It is also known as the Caribou- Targhee National Forest. It has a total of 3 million acres stretching from Wyoming to Idaho, Utah, and Montana. Part of the national forest contains the Curlew National Grasslands.

With a forest full of mountains, valleys, campgrounds, and plenty of wilderness there are a number of different recreational activities to enjoy. Camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting are just four options tourists can experience when they are at Targhee National Forest. In spring wildflowers can be found in fields with small animals and birds intermixed throughout. Horseback riding is another option for those who want to explore the area. The national forest even has a rustic cabin one can rent for camping indoors. There are some fire restrictions depending on how wet or dry the season is. It may be impossible to use a campfire. Swimming, canoeing, and even kayaking is possible in Targhee National Forest, as part of Grand Teton National Park.