This 2.1-million-acre forest stretches from the salt flats of the historic Great Salt Lake to Hyndman Peak, which tops 12,000 feet. The forest is a gold mine for those who love the outdoors, with its 1,100 lakes and thousands of miles of rivers and streams.

The Sawtooth National Recreation Area is part of the forest, which also contains 193 developed recreation sites including ski areas, visitor centers, boat ramps, campgrounds and ski areas.

Mountain biking is an increasingly popular activity in some areas of the forest. Equestrians who use a wheelchair will find horse mounting ramps at Third Fork and Independence Lakes trailheads.

Newly done. Location: 2647 Kimberly Road East, Twin Falls Idaho 83301 Telephone 208-737-3200

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Idaho Events Are: U.S. Pacific Coast Championship Sled Dog Races Priest Lake February 6 thru February 7 "Fools" a Neil Simon Play Boise January 15 Fire & Ice Winter Fest Lava Hot Springs February 6 thru February 7 Festival of Trees Twin Falls December 2 thru December 6 Yuletide Celebration Wallace December 5

Other upcoming events include: Tree Lighting & Caroling Party Ketchum December 2 Fire & Ice Winter Fest Lava Hot Springs February 6 thru February 7 Yuletide Celebration Wallace December 5 Christmas in the City Boise November 28 thru December 25 Steelhead Derby Riggins continuing thru March 31