Tongass National Forest

Pros: Natural beauty, silent, isolated country. Lush, tall forest everywhere.
Cons: Expensive, long air travel to get there, local water and air access only.

The title is an exaggeration; Plenty of attractive spots in this wilderness were logged up to 100 years ago. But those spots have recovered their original beauty. On the other hand, the timber companies are constantly pressing their friends in D.C. today ...