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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Rescuers used an Apple Crash Detection alert to find a fatal plane crash site in Northern California, leading to a several-week closure of a large wilderness area.
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Owen Clarke, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
The two explorers would spend the next year living inside the wilderness area, exploring more than 500 water bodies by canoe, skis, and dogsleds.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 18 Mar. 2026
In its announcement, the Forest Service reiterated that campfires are not allowed anywhere in the wilderness area.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Respecting wildlife by keeping a safe distance and understanding that parks are true wilderness areas is essential for safety.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
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Owen Clarke, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
The two explorers would spend the next year living inside the wilderness area, exploring more than 500 water bodies by canoe, skis, and dogsleds.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 18 Mar. 2026
In its announcement, the Forest Service reiterated that campfires are not allowed anywhere in the wilderness area.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Respecting wildlife by keeping a safe distance and understanding that parks are true wilderness areas is essential for safety.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wilderness area
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“Wilderness area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wilderness%20area. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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