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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The case has garnered national attention and sparked a search across rugged Washington wilderness areas, drawing extensive involvement from local, state and federal authorities.
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
In response to the layoffs, nature lovers on both sides of the political spectrum have rallied to step up for wilderness areas.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside Online, 14 June 2025
Advocates for the protection of America’s most popular wilderness area are experiencing whiplash this week, as the Trump Administration and its supporters in Congress continue to chip away at the current protections surrounding the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 12 June 2025
The shift in jurisdiction comes as the investigation continues to focus on rugged wilderness areas within Chelan County, where Decker was last seen.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2025
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
In response to the layoffs, nature lovers on both sides of the political spectrum have rallied to step up for wilderness areas.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside Online, 14 June 2025
Advocates for the protection of America’s most popular wilderness area are experiencing whiplash this week, as the Trump Administration and its supporters in Congress continue to chip away at the current protections surrounding the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 12 June 2025
The shift in jurisdiction comes as the investigation continues to focus on rugged wilderness areas within Chelan County, where Decker was last seen.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2025
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“Wilderness area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wilderness%20area. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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