Near Palm Springs in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Wilderness Before You
This wilderness region comprises nearly 14,000 acres of rugged, wild beauty.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 16, 2022
1. The Wilderness Before You Marker
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The Wilderness Before You. This wilderness region comprises nearly 14,000 acres of rugged, wild beauty.. Over a century ago, conservationist Aldo Leopold and forester Robert Marshall prompted the Forest Service to consider wilderness preservation as a worthy goal. They argued that wilderness itself was as important a resource as timber, water, or minerals. Thanks to these champions and others, areas like the pristine high country of San Jacinto became permanently protected. , Mount San Jacinto State Park is one of the oldest and largest wilderness areas among California's state parks. Ninety percent of the land is permanently set aside as wilderness. This designation means pristine conditions are protected. For the visitor, it means experiences marked by rugged beauty and solitude are also protected. In this quiet sanctuary, you can unplug and unwind, and witness nature on its own terms.
Over a century ago, conservationist Aldo Leopold and forester Robert Marshall prompted the Forest Service to consider wilderness preservation as a worthy goal. They argued that wilderness itself was as important a resource as timber, water, or minerals. Thanks to these champions and others, areas like the pristine high country of San Jacinto became permanently protected.
Mount San Jacinto State Park is one of the oldest and largest wilderness areas among California's state parks. Ninety percent of the land is permanently set aside as wilderness. This designation means pristine conditions are protected. For the visitor, it means experiences marked by rugged beauty and solitude are also protected. In this quiet sanctuary, you can unplug and unwind, and witness nature on its own terms.
Location. 33° 48.757′ N, 116° 38.268′ W. Marker is near Palm Springs, California, in Riverside County. Marker can be reached from Tram Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs CA 92262, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of
Marker is located behind the chainlink fence in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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