The Winegar Hole Wilderness was designated specifically to provide high quality habitat for the grizzly bear.The United States Congress designated the Winegar Hole Wilderness in 1984 and it now has a total of 10,715 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Wyoming and is managed by the Forest Service. (more…)

Most scientists and conservationists agree that no place on earth is completely untouched by humanity, either due to past occupation by indigenous people, or through global processes such as climate change.

>p?Activities on the margins of specific wilderness areas, such as fire suppression and the interruption of animal migration also affect the interior of wildernesses.

Many nations have designated wilderness, including the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Many new parks are currently being planned and legally passed by various Parliaments and Legislatures at the urging of dedicated individuals around the globe who believe that “in the end, dedicated, inspired people empowered by effective legislation will ensure that the spirit and services of wilderness will thrive and permeate our society, preserving a world that we are proud to hand over to those who come after us

Wilderness Areas V – Z

V

  • Vasquez Peak Wilderness

  • Ventana Wilderness

W

  • Wabayuma Peak Wilderness

  • Waldo Lake Wilderness

  • Wambaw Creek Wilderness

  • Wambaw Swamp Wilderness

  • Warm Springs Wilderness

  • Warren Island Wilderness

  • Washakie Wilderness

  • Washington Islands Wilderness

  • Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness

  • Weepah Spring Wilderness

  • Welcome Creek Wilderness

  • Wellsville Mountain Wilderness

  • Weminuche Wilderness

  • Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness

  • West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness

  • West Clear Creek Wilderness

  • West Elk Wilderness

  • West Malpais Wilderness

  • West Sister Island Wilderness

  • Wet Beaver Wilderness

  • Wheeler Peak Wilderness

  • Whipple Mountains Wilderness

  • Whisker Lake Wilderness

  • White Canyon Wilderness

  • White Clouds Wilderness

  • White Mountain Wilderness

  • White Mountains Wilderness

  • White Pine Range Wilderness

  • White Rock Range Wilderness

  • Wichita Mountains Wilderness

  • Wild River Wilderness

  • Wild Rogue Wilderness

  • Wild Sky Wilderness

  • William O. Douglas Wilderness

  • Winegar Hole Wilderness

  • Wisconsin Islands Wilderness

  • Withington Wilderness

  • Wolf Island Wilderness

  • Wonder Mountain Wilderness

  • Woodchute Wilderness

  • Woolsey Peak Wilderness

  • Worthington Mountains Wilderness

  • Wovoka Wilderness

  • Wrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness

Y

  • Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness

  • Yosemite Wilderness

  • Yuki Wilderness

Z

  • Zion Wilderness

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Washakie Wilderness

Washakie Wilderness is named for Chief Washakie, a historical figure and leader of the Shoshone tribe of Wyoming. In 1972, the Stratified Primitive Area was joined with South Absaroka Wilderness to form the Wilderness area that now bears his name. The United States Congress designated the Washakie Wilderness in 1964 and it now has a total of 704,274 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Wyoming and is managed by the Forest Service. The Washakie Wilderness is bordered by the Teton Wilderness to the west.

Winegar Hole Wilderness

The Winegar Hole Wilderness was designated specifically to provide high quality habitat for the grizzly bear.The United States Congress designated the Winegar Hole Wilderness in 1984 and it now has a total of 10,715 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Wyoming and is managed by the Forest Service.