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Far from coastal influences, Idaho’s inland rainforest thrives despite its seemingly inhospitable surroundings. As the summer brings forest fires and the winter blankets the region in deep snow, one might not expect to find a rainforest in these mountains. Yet, the region hosts magnificent towering trees, including the western red cedar and western hemlock, much like its coastal counterparts. The area teems with diverse wildlife—beavers, salmon, grizzly bears, and mountain lions—which showcases an intricate food web existing in this unique environment.