wilderness area
noun
variants
often Wilderness Area
: 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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Mountain lions are considered a threatened species in parts of Southern California and along the coast, but are thriving in wilderness areas in the northern part of the state, officials say.
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The route, which runs between Red Lodge and Cooke City, Montana, traces the wilderness area’s boundaries and provides access to backcountry hiking and camping.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026
Jason Coughran El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Search and rescue crews are actively working in the wilderness area, the sheriff's office said.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 27 May 2026
It's all anchored by Shawnee National Forest, home to seven wilderness areas, unique sandstone cliffs and rock formations, and the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The route, which runs between Red Lodge and Cooke City, Montana, traces the wilderness area’s boundaries and provides access to backcountry hiking and camping.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026
Jason Coughran El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Search and rescue crews are actively working in the wilderness area, the sheriff's office said.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 27 May 2026
It's all anchored by Shawnee National Forest, home to seven wilderness areas, unique sandstone cliffs and rock formations, and the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
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“Wilderness area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wilderness%20area. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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