Wild Places
Explore the lands and waters we are working to protect
Mason Cummings, TWS
America’s wild public lands offer an amazing array of sights, experiences and freedoms. From the majesty of the Rocky Mountains to the drama of the Grand Canyon, these lands protect clean water, wildlife habitat and our freedom to hike, hunt, fish, camp and connect with nature. They are diverse, exceptional and they belong to all of us.
Sharing these places means more than enjoying them. It means caring for them, defending them from harm and making sure the next generation can experience them in good health. Explore the places we’re working to protect and join us in the cause.
Sustainability: Sierra Nevada Forests
Mason Cummings, TWS
Conservation: Northwest California Mountains and Rivers
Jason Smith
Development: Sonoran Desert
Mason Cummings, TWS
Conservation: Greater Sage-grouse Habitat
Bob Wick, BLM
Sustainability: Wyoming's Wilderness Areas
Mason Cummings, TWS
Mining: Greater Grand Canyon Watershed
Peter Coskun
Development: Tonto and Coronado National Forests
Mason Cummings, TWS
National Monuments: Defending Arizona's Wildlands
Zach Bright
Sustainability: Desert National Wildlife Refuge
A. Jackson Frishman
Road Building: Appalachian Wildlands
Zach Bright
Conservation: Appalachian Trail
Mason Cummings, TWS
Logging: North Carolina's Ancient Forests
Mason Cummings, TWS
Oil and Gas Drilling: Appalachian wildlands
Jon Bilous / Alamy Stock Photo
Conservation: Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Project
Andrew Burton/Getty Images
Conservation: Idaho High Divide
Mason Cummings, The Wilderness Society