The Shoshone is unique in the quantity and quality of wilderness and roadless areas. We’re defending these wild lands against reckless development and road building.
As the nation’s first national forest, the Shoshone is uniquely wild and scenic. More than half is designated as wilderness and another 30 percent is considered pristine.
No matter when you visit Alaska, be prepared to experience some of the most beautiful nature in the United States. Most people think of summer when planning an Alaska vacation, but don’t forget that winter also has its charms.
From the ancient old-growth spruce in the Tongass National Forest to the Arctic Coastal Plain, Alaska is one of the world’s greatest wild places to visit.
The Wilderness Society submitted a statement for the record on the role of Wilderness designations in providing jobs and economic benefits to rural communities before the Subcommittee on N
Parks infuse more than 11,000 jobs and nearly $485 million into the Utah economy, says a new study. Nationally, the parks accounted for 188,000 jobs and more than $18 billion in economic activity.
That's about $4 in benefits for every taxpayer dollar spent on the park system, said Park System Director Mary A. Bonar.
