Located in Oakhurst-North Fork, California, Ansel Adams Wilderness is bordered by Yosemite Wilderness on the north and John Muir Wilderness on the southeast.
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Located in Oakhurst-North Fork, California, Ansel Adams Wilderness is bordered by Yosemite Wilderness on the north and John Muir Wilderness on the southeast.
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Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness in Colorado has six peaks that surpass 14,000 feet in elevation, including the Maroon Bells, pictured.
Maroon Bells-Snowmass, Colorado —
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness in Colorado has six peaks that surpass 14,000 feet in elevation, including the Maroon Bells, pictured.
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The 1.3 million acres of the Selway-Bitteroot Wilderness, the third largest wilderness in the lower 48 states, is primarily in Idaho, but spills over into Montana.
Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, Idaho —
The 1.3 million acres of the Selway-Bitteroot Wilderness, the third largest wilderness in the lower 48 states, is primarily in Idaho, but spills over into Montana.
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Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness in Minnesota contains 1,200 lakes and hundreds of miles of streams.
Boundary Waters, Minnesota —
Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness in Minnesota contains 1,200 lakes and hundreds of miles of streams.
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Near Helena, Montana, the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness is considered one of the most well-known landmarks of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Gates of the Mountains Wilderness, Montana —
Near Helena, Montana, the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness is considered one of the most well-known landmarks of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Shinning Rock Wilderness near East Fork, North Carolina, is just over 18,000 acres and is the largest wilderness area in the state.
Shining Rock Wilderness, North Carolina —
Shinning Rock Wilderness near East Fork, North Carolina, is just over 18,000 acres and is the largest wilderness area in the state.
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Great Gulf Wilderness is in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest, and boasts some of the best views in the state.
Great Gulf Wilderness, New Hampshire —
Great Gulf Wilderness is in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest, and boasts some of the best views in the state.
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Gila Wilderness near Mimbres, New Mexico, contains landscapes such as hills, mesas, canyons and woodlands.
Gila Wilderness, New Mexico —
Gila Wilderness near Mimbres, New Mexico, contains landscapes such as hills, mesas, canyons and woodlands.
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Strawberry Mountain Wilderness near Prairie City, Oregon, has a variety of wildlife and vegetation and 125 miles of trails.
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, Oregon —
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness near Prairie City, Oregon, has a variety of wildlife and vegetation and 125 miles of trails.
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Teton Wilderness, in Jackson, Wyoming, is the second largest wilderness area in the state and ranks among the country's best wildlife areas.
Teton Wilderness, Wyoming —
Teton Wilderness, in Jackson, Wyoming, is the second largest wilderness area in the state and ranks among the country's best wildlife areas.
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