wilderness area
noun
often capitalized W&A
: an often large tract of public land maintained essentially in its natural state and protected against introduction of intrusive artifacts (such as roads and buildings)
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State and federal agencies are limited in their ability to fence off aspen stands in the wilderness area, so forest managers have turned to these hunting permits as a tool to help the young aspen in reaching maturity.
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John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024
And if that's not enough, the Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness area, the largest contiguous wilderness area in the Lower 48, lies just east of McCall.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
There’s heaps to see on down days from breweries to galleries, all surrounded by vast, cascading peaks and untouched nature (notably, the state’s largest wilderness area: the High Peaks).
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
No campfires in backcountry or wilderness areas, including primitive camping areas without developed campsites.
—Buffalo National River, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024
And if that's not enough, the Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness area, the largest contiguous wilderness area in the Lower 48, lies just east of McCall.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
There’s heaps to see on down days from breweries to galleries, all surrounded by vast, cascading peaks and untouched nature (notably, the state’s largest wilderness area: the High Peaks).
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
No campfires in backcountry or wilderness areas, including primitive camping areas without developed campsites.
—Buffalo National River, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Wilderness area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wilderness%20area. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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