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Protected as federally designated wilderness2
Piping plover2
  • Dedicates almost the entire shoreline of the proposed natural areas as critical habitat for the federally-endangered piping plover? (mackinawcity.com)
  • According to their website, the Holgate Beach Wilderness Unit section of the refuge is "closed to all public beginning April 1st until August 31st to protect the federally listed piping plover and other species of shorebirds who depend on the beach during the summer season for nesting activities. (rockawaytimes.com)
Royale11
  • HOUGHTON, MI - Applications for Isle Royale National Park's 2019 Artist-in-Residence Program will be accepted between January 2 and February 16, 2019. (nps.gov)
  • The Artist-in-Residence Program is open to professional artists whose work can be inspired by the park's unique character and offers writers, composers, and all visual and performing artists the opportunity to capture the moods and magic of Isle Royale through their particular art form. (nps.gov)
  • The Artist-in-Residence Program is co-sponsored by Isle Royale National Park, Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association , and the Copper Country Community Arts Council . (nps.gov)
  • The artists are required to donate to the park an art piece that is representative of their Isle Royale residency. (nps.gov)
  • Isle Royale is ideally suited for an Artist-in-Residence Program. (nps.gov)
  • Take the ferry to Isle Royale, one of the nation's few island national parks. (mtu.edu)
  • Isle Royale boasts no roads of any kind-all travel is by foot or boat. (mtu.edu)
  • Surrounded by Lake Superior, Isle Royale National Park encompasses 850 square miles of natural wilderness, spacious lands, and aquatic life. (nationalparks.org)
  • A cool climate, crystal-clear waters, and the wild North Woods forest characterize Isle Royale National Park. (nationalparks.org)
  • Isle Royale has 165 miles of scenic hiking trails and 36 campgrounds for backpackers, paddlers, and recreational boaters. (nationalparks.org)
  • Isle Royale is accessible only by boat or float plane. (nationalparks.org)
Fire Island N1
  • The Sunken Forest is part of the Fire Island National Seashore and is easily accessible via the Sayville Ferry. (empactconnect.com)
Designated wilderness areas1
  • In 2017, more than 330 million people visited national parks alone, with millions more visiting state parks, wildlife refuges and federally designated wilderness areas as well. (usgs.gov)
Wildlife7
  • The islands are known for their wilderness and wildlife, including a dense brown bear population. (wikipedia.org)
  • Students explore the undeveloped Little Beach Island, part of Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, located between Long Beach Island and Brigantine. (stockton.edu)
  • The Stockton Marine Field Station crew took Moskalski and her students to the approximately 1,100-acre island that is part of the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, located between Brigantine and Long Beach Island. (stockton.edu)
  • Wave-washed shores, boreal forests of spruce and fir, miles of ridge and valley topography, island-evolved wildlife, and a variety of wildflowers and other interesting plants inspire the imagination. (nps.gov)
  • Projects range from campsite restoration and maintaining hiking trails in the wilderness to supporting the surrounding communities by assisting families in need, sharing outdoor activities with disadvantaged children or helping in local wildlife restoration centers. (ncobs.org)
  • Although the park is a federally protected area at the southernmost portion of the Everglades, upstream development and agribusiness continue to diminish watery habitats (home to abundant fish and wildlife, including tropical wading birds and the Florida manatee). (evergladesflyfishingguide.com)
  • I cannot think of a more fitting welcome to North America's last great wilderness-the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (nwf.org)
Boundary Waters Can2
  • Trees cut down for firewood in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota. (usgs.gov)
  • A USGS study of campsites in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of northern Minnesota found that 44 percent of campsite trees had been damaged and approximately 18 trees per campsite had been cut down, primarily for firewood. (usgs.gov)
Endangered species2
  • The Bayou is within the migration route of the Arctic Peregrine Falcon, and is within the range of the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker and American Alligator, federally listed endangered species. (nps.gov)
  • Within migration route of Arctic Peregrine Falcon, a federally listed endangered species. (nps.gov)
Waters3
  • With 2,000 campsites in Boundary Waters, that's approximately 36,000 tree stumps in a single wilderness area," said Marion. (usgs.gov)
  • Most of the prehistoric landscape-a mix of freshwater and coastal prairie, mangroves, marshland, pine, cypress woods, and the waters and islands of Florida Bay-is a federally designated wilderness (the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States). (evergladesflyfishingguide.com)
  • Amidst heat waves and drought, genocidal takings of sovereign lands, increasing food insecurity, echoes of animal relatives lost daily, and a runaway climate crisis, federally protected wild lands and waters are a reprieve and climate solution we can't chronically risk to revolving-door politics and carving for sale to capitalism's wealthy few. (earthisland.org)
Nation's1
  • We're doing research on the impacts people are having while they are out having fun in our nation's wilderness," said Jeffrey Marion, a USGS research ecologist. (usgs.gov)
Mackinac Island6
  • Others consider Mackinac Island as Michigan's first state park which park officials say is also true. (mackinawcity.com)
  • Approximately 25 years before legislation established the state park commission, the federal government gifted the Mackinac Island property it owned to the state in 1895. (mackinawcity.com)
  • Because Mackinac Island is operated under the Mackinac State Park Commission and was not placed under the Michigan State Park Commission, there is more than one answer to the 'first state park' question. (mackinawcity.com)
  • Summer is the time to enjoy vintage vacations at Mackinac Island and bathing in the waves in Lake Michigan . (travelerheavens.com)
  • Mackinac Island is one of the most popular destinations for a vacation in Michigan. (travelerheavens.com)
  • Things to do that can be enjoyed on Mackinac Island range from horseback riding and kayaking to a boat cruise at sunset beneath the Mackinac Bridge. (travelerheavens.com)
Lands3
  • The park encompasses a total area of 850 square miles including submerged lands which extend over four miles out into Lake Superior, and 99% of the land mass is federally designated wilderness. (nationalparks.org)
  • This course area is situated within a million acres of national forests, federally-protected wilderness areas, and other public lands. (ncobs.org)
  • The 154,000-acre monument extends from Bureau of Land Management lands on the Sonoran desert floor up to over 10,000 feet in the San Gorgonio Wilderness on the San Bernardino National Forest. (usda.gov)
California1
  • Pristine campsite at Thousand Island Lake along the Pacific Crest Trail in California. (usgs.gov)
Park's1
  • has four Lake Michigan lighthouses that sit near the park's western boundary: Grays Reef, Skillagalee Island, White Shoal (which is now open for public tours) and Waugoshance (which is rumored to be haunted)? (mackinawcity.com)
Area9
  • Most of the islands' area is federally protected wilderness. (wikipedia.org)
  • At the base of the Keweenaw lies the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Michigan's largest area of undeveloped wilderness. (mtu.edu)
  • Yamalia , in the U.S. state of Wyoming, is the only county in Wyoming that is entirely within a federally designated wilderness area. (thesaurus.net)
  • The eastern border of the wilderness area is the Continental Divide, while the western border is the Wyoming state line. (thesaurus.net)
  • encompasses 10,512 acres - including 2,582 acres of natural areas and 4,492 acres of wilderness area? (mackinawcity.com)
  • Participants will also learn about what makes the Ten Thousand Islands famous worldwide, the environmental value the area adds, and how we can better take care of it. (ncobs.org)
  • The region is home to an area of 70,000 acres of wilderness, so there are plenty of outdoor activities to fill your itinerary, including camping and hiking to kayaking and swimming. (travelerheavens.com)
  • and Wet'suwet'en Solidarity Front Bay Area. (earthisland.org)
  • The San Gorgonio Wilderness contains large un-fragmented habitat areas with no roads, and serves as an important habitat linkage area between the San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountain ranges. (usda.gov)
20201
  • In 2020, it had become a small island, and this year it was a much larger island. (stockton.edu)
Impacts1
  • American conservation organizations today called on the new President and Congress to establish a procedure for periodically reassessing the impacts and benefits of federally owned dams. (tu.org)
Michigan's2
  • The island was designated as Michigan's first state park under the Mackinac State Park Commission . (mackinawcity.com)
  • The tranquil island in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is only accessible via ferry. (travelerheavens.com)
Areas2
Park9
  • The selection is based on artistic integrity, ability to reside in a wilderness environment, a willingness to donate a finished piece of artwork inspired on the island, and the artists' ability to relate and interpret the park through their art medium. (nps.gov)
  • Ninety-nine percent of the island is federally designated Wilderness, and in 1981, the park was designated as a U.S. Biosphere Reserve. (nps.gov)
  • Critics, including the National Park Service, say rockets exploding soon after launch could rain fiery debris onto Little Cumberland Island, which has about 40 private homes, and neighboring Cumberland Island, a federally protected wilderness visited by about 60,000 tourists each year. (waer.org)
  • Departing from Lake Hood, Anchorage, fly over Cook Inlet, the Alaska Range, remote islands, before landing on either Brooks or Naknek Lake in Katmai National Park and Preserve. (flyrusts.com)
  • The federally-protected Katmai National Park and Preserve is world famous for Alaska brown bear viewing. (flyrusts.com)
  • The State of Michigan began acquiring the land for Wilderness State Park in Mackinaw City back in 1896, through purchase and tax reversion proceedings. (mackinawcity.com)
  • When the reserve was placed under the administration of the Parks Division in 1927, it officially became Wilderness State Park. (mackinawcity.com)
  • This year, Michigan State Parks collectively celebrates its Centennial Year…including Wilderness State Park. (mackinawcity.com)
  • The park is over 93% federally protected Wilderness and has more than 1,000 miles of paved and dirt roads. (familiesfollowingchrist.com)
Dense1
  • A federally protected wilderness, backpackers, kayakers, and canoeists travel to the island during warmer-weather months for its picturesque harbors and dense forest. (mtu.edu)
Refuge2
  • Correction: the article "Op-Ed: Beach Access is Necessary for All" from the August 17 issue incorrectly stated that The Edwin B. Forsythe National Refuge located on Long Beach Island, New Jersey, is open to the public all year. (rockawaytimes.com)
  • Amid the noisy cities of the Northeast, Maine's wilderness is a needed refuge. (wilderness.org)
Miles4
  • Because of its location in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, the distant summit views showcase nothing but mountains, for many dozens of miles. (summitpost.org)
  • With 40 distinct Sky Island mountains to choose from, each providing up to 6,000 feet of elevation gradient from valley to peak within a matter of several miles, the mountains provide ample opportunity for many different species to take hold. (terrain.org)
  • This large, beautiful lake in northeast Minnesota is rimmed with thick forest and studded with 365 pine-topped islands spread throughout its 37 miles. (exploreminnesota.com)
  • A bucket list destination for any adventurer, this federally protected preserve stretches 150 miles along the Canadian border and is home to more than 1,000 bodies of water, with canoes as the primary mode of transportation. (exploreminnesota.com)
Picturesque1
  • Stroll along the wooden walkways and take in the picturesque scenery, or rent a bike to explore the island at your own pace. (empactconnect.com)
Forests1
  • Students will embark on the adventure of a lifetime on this 72-day, multi-region, international semester course as they summit peaks in Patagonia, journey by river through the canopied forests and barrier islands of Florida, and complete their expedition by climbing rock faces in the lush, rolling, mountains of Western North Carolina. (ncobs.org)
Barrier1
  • Fire Island, a 32-mile-long barrier island located off the southern coast of Long Island, New York, is a well-kept secret paradise. (empactconnect.com)
Forest6
  • 134.733 The ABC Islands is the colloquial name for the Alaskan islands of Admiralty, Baranof, and Chichagof in the northern part of the Alexander Archipelago, which are all part of the Tongass National Forest. (wikipedia.org)
  • Camp Wilderness became a minimum-security forest prison camp in 1949 until it was moved in 1956 to nearby Pellston (as Camp Pellston). (mackinawcity.com)
  • The Sunken Forest is a rare and enchanting maritime holly forest located on the southern shore of Fire Island. (empactconnect.com)
  • SRL plans to eventually transfer ownership to the US Forest Service, so the sequoias can join the federally protected wilderness around them, but that won't happen for a while since SRL expects to hold the property for 5-10 years to study the grove and implement a plan for good stewardship, ensuring the trees are healthy and ready before handing them over to the public. (brightvibes.com)
  • Alder Creek is an island of private property surrounded by Giant Sequoia National Monument, which spans about 328,000 acres (1,327 square km) and connects to the even larger Sequoia National Forest. (brightvibes.com)
  • SRL plans to eventually transfer ownership to the US Forest Service, so the sequoias can join the federally protected wilderness around them. (brightvibes.com)
River2
  • Consider the tallest of Sky Islands, the Pinaleño Mountains of southeastern Arizona, rising to 10,720 feet above the Gila River near the town of Safford. (terrain.org)
  • Probably the most iconic Florida river adventure lies along the 171-mile Suwannee River Wilderness Trail , which starts in White Springs and ends at the Gulf of Mexico . (visitflorida.com)
Beaches1
  • The undeveloped Little Beach Island is "a fantastic example of what a natural beach looks like in contrast to engineered beaches," said Moskalski, who applied for a special use permit to access the protected beach with her class. (stockton.edu)
Largest1
  • Outside of Sitka, there is only minimal industry and human presence on the islands, despite the fact that Admiralty (7th), Baranof (10th), and Chichagof (5th) are among the largest islands in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
Year1
  • It's never been easier to support South Dakota's nine federally recognized tribes, since the South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance (SDNTA) launched in 2019 to ensure they benefit from the $2.75 million spent by the state's visitors each year. (sierraclub.org)
Mountains3
  • Commonly referred to as the Sky Island region, this territory of isolated, forested mountains surrounded by seas of grassland tells a fascinating story of evolutionary convergence and unparalleled diversity. (terrain.org)
  • Valley floors within the Sky Island region vary between 2,500 and 4,500 feet, while the isolated mountains peaks reach 6,000 to 11,000 feet. (terrain.org)
  • View of the waterfall on Mt. Hardy, from the Mountains to Sea Trail before it enters the Middle Prong Wilderness. (hikewnc.info)
Accessible1
Water2
  • With no cars on the island, visitors and locals can walk, bike, or take a water taxi to explore everything Fire Island offers. (empactconnect.com)
  • They prefer to nest offshore, on islands, islets, or floating mounds of vegetation in shallow water. (umich.edu)
Dunes1
  • Or better yet, experience the Silver Lake Sand Dunes and drive on the ORV trails of Drummond Island! (usapowersportsmi.com)
Mountain3
  • The mountain can be accessed from the Ship Island Lake basin or from Wilson and Harbor lakes. (summitpost.org)
  • This mountain is located in federally designated wilderness. (summitpost.org)
  • Between and connecting these two massive continental backbones, 40 distinct mountain ranges form the Sky Island region of North America. (terrain.org)
Breathtaking beauty1
  • Bouvet Island, a remote and uninhabited volcanic island in the Southern Ocean, is known for its breathtaking beauty and untouched nature. (thesaurus.net)
Explore2
  • Take the time to explore each town and discover the unique charm that makes Fire Island so special. (empactconnect.com)
  • With no cars allowed on the island, biking is one of the most popular and enjoyable ways to explore Fire Island. (empactconnect.com)
City3
  • The city of Sitka has its urban center on the west coast of Baranof Island. (wikipedia.org)
  • Located on the western end of the island, the lighthouse offers stunning panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Great South Bay, and the New York City skyline. (empactconnect.com)
  • Essentially five lakes in one, Bde Maka Ska (pictured), Harriet, Cedar, Brownie and Lake of the Isles offer a taste of the great outdoors in the heart of Minnesota's biggest city . (exploreminnesota.com)
Animal1
  • Twelve federally listed threatened and endangered animal species live in this dramatic landscape, which is also famous for its oases frequented by over 240 species of birds. (usda.gov)
Special1
  • To add to this special connection, an additional biogeographical phenomenon occurs at the Sky Island intersection, as well. (terrain.org)
Lake2
  • As Lopez notes, the view of Ship Island Lake from the summit is superb. (summitpost.org)
  • The island experience recalls a traditional vacation, including lounge chairs on the porch with carriage and horse riders and the peace at the top of Lake Huron , with breathtaking sunsets that put an exaggerated impression on an unforgettable day. (travelerheavens.com)
Lies1
  • The Greens Creek ore body contains silver, zinc, gold and lead, and it lies within the Admiralty Island National Monument. (hecla.com)
Feet1
  • The Fire Island Lighthouse , standing tall at 168 feet, is a historic and iconic landmark that has guided mariners since 1858. (empactconnect.com)
Escape1
Associations1
  • This intermingling of bioregional edges brings together different life forms evolved from vastly different places on the continent, finding themselves tucked together in unusual associations within the Sky Islands. (terrain.org)
Share1
  • Participants can expect to share the wilderness with over 700 different kinds of trees, more than 50 types of mammals, 150 different types of birds and about 40 species of amphibians. (ncobs.org)
Daily1
  • Though I never saw the bear, he captured my attention, and for a while he was daily in my thoughts as a symbol of the wilderness that once was Illinois. (typepad.com)