The Gallatin National Forest was founded in 1899, comprising 2.1 million acres (8,500 square kilometers) and is located just south of Bozeman Montana. While the lower elevations are covered with grasses and sagebrush, the higher elevations support Douglas Fir, Spruce, Aspen, and Cottonwood trees. Many bird, animal and fish species live within the forest, including grizzly bears, bald eagles, peregrine falcons, as well as elk, mule deer, bison, moose, bighorn sheep, antelope, mountain lion, black bears, and various subspecies of ... (more)