Conservation System Stories

Wonderful Wilderness Experience

“This is a largely undiscovered gem in our wilderness system.”

“When I take the kids out, I always ask: what do you see? Inevitably, they answer, "Dirt. Sand. And it's hot."”

“After a short time scanning the edge of the cliff, we catch sight of the first bird. Sailing low over the bluff is our first California condor.”

“...the fields of nearly florescent fireweed, and incredible hundred-mile views under the midnight sun made this a trip to remember.”

“We tromped through cool canyons and up gentle slopes to look out across the vast and beautiful landscape.”

“My great-great grandfather, the first generation of my family to cross this area, was a wagon master on the Oregon Trail.”

“Minutes later, I was 50 feet up in the air, zip tying the massive shade structure at the base of the Man...”