Keep a watchful eye out for elk, moose, black bear, whitetail and mule deer. The Kootenai River is known by anglers to have some of the best rainbow trout fishing in the state of Montana. Other great fishing destinations within the forest include Koocanusa, where you can find some of the best Kokanee salmon fishing in the northwest. Some low-elevation lakes contain rainbow, cutthroat, brook, and lake trout, as well as largemouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch. This raft, canoe and kayak route weaves from Upper Ford through the Kootenai's lush pine forests, and to Whitetail Creek.
Shorelines show off fabulous spring wildflowers and berries.
During Montana's colder seasons, the Libby Ranger District offers some great cross country and alpine skiing. Both trails at Bear Creek and Flatiron Mountain are maintained and groomed. Backroads offer unlimited possibilities. Alpine skiing is available at Turner Mountain, within close proximity to Libby. The Ten Lakes Scenic Area has several wonderful equestrian paths.