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 Want
to "get away from it all" and "get lost" in
an area where you can enjoy nature in a nearly pristine condition??
Well, the Priest Lake area can provide that opportunity in the
Salmo-Priest Wilderness. The Salmo-Priest area encompasses 39,937
acres that was preserved in 1984 under The Wilderness Act of
1964.
As stated in the Wilderness Act, this area is recognized as undeveloped
land where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where
man himself is a visitor who does not remain. Salmo-Priest is located in the
northeast corner of the State of Washington just north of the Granite
Falls region and directly west-northwest of Hughes
Meadow. It is jointly administered by the Sullivan Lake Ranger District and
the Priest Lake Ranger District.
A wide variety of wildlife make their home in Salmo-Priest and you will likely
observe several different 'critters'. The ecosystem supports three animals protected
by the Endangered Species Act - the grizzly bear, the woodland caribou and the
gray wolf.
Most trail signs in the Salmo-Priest are short on information. They typically
provide a destination, such as "Thunder Mountain" and an arrow to indicate
its direction. That's all! No mileage, trail names or numbers. A good contour
(topographic) map and compass are essential tools in the Salmo-Priest. Where
else but in the wilderness would you have such an opportunity to employ and improve
your land navigation skills?
Prior to any trip into Salmo-Priest, a visit to either the Priest Lake or Sullivan
Lake Ranger Station is highly recommended. Obtain a copy of the Salmo-Priest
Wilderness Guidebook and purchase ($4.00) a Salmo-Priest Wilderness Map. You
will also be provided with current information concerning policies and regulations
pertaining to Salmo-Priest.
A trip into the Priest-Salmo provides the ideal opportunity to expose one's soul
to the solitude, serenity and space of one of the great
wilderness areas in the "Lower 48". Enjoy this unique ecosystem, its
primeval character and the 'primitive' recreation experience it offers. |
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