General Facts
Fishlake National Forest is located in this U.S. state.
What is Utah?
This high-elevation region near Fish Lake is known for volcanic origins and rolling meadows.
What is the Fish Lake Plateau?
These large mammals with antlers are commonly seen near the lake at dawn and dusk.
What are elk?
This tree species makes up the famous Pando grove.
What is quaking aspen?
Indigenous people from this tribe lived in the area long before settlers arrived.
Who are the Paiute?
This large lake gives Fishlake National Forest its name.
What is Fish Lake?
This major scenic byway passes through parts of Fishlake National Forest.
What is the Fishlake Scenic Byway?
this elusive predator, also called a cougar, lives in the forest.
What is a mountain lion?
This hardy, fragrant plant covers much of the forest’s dry lowlands.
What is sagebrush?
Settlers from this religious group moved into the Fishlake area in the mid-1800s.
Who are the Mormon pioneers?
Fishlake National Forest is managed by this federal agency.
What is the U.S. Forest Service?
This trail system is popular for off-roading and loops through multiple mountain ranges in the area.
What is the Paiute ATV Trail?
These birds of prey often nest near lakes and feed on fish
What are ospreys?
This conifer tree is known for its reddish bark and long needles.
What is ponderosa pine?
This ghost town on the forest’s western edge was once a booming mining area.
What is Kimberly?
Fishlake National Forest spans approximately this many million acres.
What is 1.5 million acres?
: This tall mountain range to the southwest features Delano Peak, one of Utah’s highest points.
What are the Tushar Mountains?
This nocturnal animal is known for its distinctive black and white stripes and powerful spray.
What is a skunk?
These colorful wildflowers bloom across mountain meadows in summer.
What are lupines?
This practice by early European settlers led to conflicts over water and grazing rights.
What is homesteading or livestock grazing?
DAILY DOUBLE): This famous grove in the forest is one of the largest and oldest living organisms on Earth.
What is Pando (the quaking aspen clone)?
Fishlake National Forest touches this many Utah counties
What is nine (9)?
These native trout species are protected and found in high mountain streams.
What are Bonneville or Colorado River cutthroat trout?
A vital understory plant, this species produces berries important to local wildlife.
🟢 What is serviceberry (or chokecherry)?
This Native American trail system passed through parts of the forest, used for trade and travel.
What are indigenous trade routes or trails?