Kaibab, United States - October 14, 2014: Log cabins in the Kaibab National Forest (Coconino County, Arizona, USA).

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Kaibab National Forest

Divided by the Grand Canyon into two distinct ecosystems, this 1.6-million-acre forest offers a peaceful escape from the park madness. Thick stands of ponderosa dominate the higher elevations, while piñon and juniper create a fragrant backdrop further down. Sightings of elk, mule, deer, turkeys, coyotes (and even mountain lions and black bears) are all possible.


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