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Special Places
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National Scenic, Historic, and Recreation Trails
The Pacific Northwest contains two National Scenic Trails and one National Historic Trail, and 66 National Recreation Trails, totaling over 1780 miles!
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National Monuments and Other Special Areas
The Pacific Northwest hosts two National Volcanic Monuments, several National Recreation Areas and multiple major visitor centers.
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Accessible Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
Watch our Accessible Adventures video series to learn more about areas across the pacific northwest providing outdoor adventures for people with all kinds of abilities.
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Wild and Scenic Rivers
Multiple rivers within the Pacific Northwest Region are components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, providing water-based recreation opportunities in settings that range from pristine and undeveloped to rural.
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Wilderness system
Wilderness is carefully managed to protect its primeval character so that ecosystems remain undeveloped and intact, natural processes unfold without intervention, and humans may visit but not stay.