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1. www.nps.gov › yose › planyourvisitCurrent Conditions - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National ...

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   5 days ago · Call 209/372-0200 (press 1 then 1) for the most up-to-date conditions (the information below only reflects planned or long-term closures) Wawona Road (continuation of Highway 41 from Fresno) Open. El Portal Road (continuation of Highway 140 from Merced) Open. Big Oak Flat Road (continuation of Highway 120 from Manteca) Open. Yosemite Valley Roads.

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     Mariposa Grove Road and associated shuttle system close for...

2. www.blm.gov › programs › national-conservation-landsKing Range National Conservation Area - Bureau of Land Management

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   Oct 1, 2023 · World-class mountain bike trails, and 42,585 acres of coastal wilderness are two of the highlights of this incredibly unique area. The King Range Visitor Center has updated its hours of operation. The Visitor Center will now be open Monday thru Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Closed Saturday & Sunday.

3. www.nps.gov › yose › learnYosemite Wilderness - U.S. National Park Service

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   Jul 8, 2024 · The Yosemite Wilderness is not an island—it is surrounded by other wilderness managed by the US Forest Service to our north, south and east. Which creates some unique opportunities for large areas of protection, and long adventures to take along the Pacific Crest and John Muir Trails.

4. www.blm.gov › visit › ventana-wildernessVentana Wilderness - Bureau of Land Management

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   All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1969 the Ventana Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude.

5. www.fs.usda.gov › detail › r5Region 5 - Special Places - US Forest Service

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   • What Is Wilderness?
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   Think about where you are at this very moment, reading these words. Think about the land beneath your feet, under your seat, and right outside your window. Chances are that your current location is like much of the rest of our planet today - dramatically altered and under the direct control of human beings, utterly unrecognizable in terms of its pr...

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   The National Wilderness Preservation Systemis a network of public land administered for the American people by the federal government. These are special places where nature still calls the shots. Places where people like you, with an appetite for adventure, can find a sense of true self-reliance and experience solitude. To get there you will have t...

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   Tahoe National Forest

   1. Source of information: Wilderness.net

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6. www.fs.usda.gov › visit › national-monumentsSan Gabriel Mountains National Monument | US Forest Service

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   The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument contains spectacular biodiversity, including more than 500 native plants and fungi, and dozens of endangered, threatened, rare or sensitive species including the California condor, Nelson’s bighorn sheep, California spotted owl, and the Southern California legless lizard.

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   Do you need a permit in the King Range Wilderness?

   • In the King Range Wilderness, a permit quota system has been set up to protect the environment, ensure visitors a wilderness experience free of large crowds, and to provide opportunities for solitude. Permits are required year-round for overnight use in the King Range Wilderness and can be purchased on www.Recreation.gov.

   King Range National Conservation Area - Bureau of Land Management

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   Is the Yosemite Wilderness an island?

   • The Yosemite Wilderness is not an island—it is surrounded by other wilderness managed by the US Forest Service to our north, south and east. Which creates some unique opportunities for large areas of protection, and long adventures to take along the Pacific Crest and John Muir Trails.

   Yosemite Wilderness - U.S. National Park Service

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   How many acres is the Ventana Wilderness?

   • The Ventana Wilderness covers a total of 240,008 acres. It is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service, and is all located in the state of California. In 1969, the Ventana Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System.

   Ventana Wilderness | Bureau of Land Management

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   When did Yosemite become a wilderness?

   • The Wilderness Act was enacted in 1964 with guidelines for future additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS). Twenty years later, Congress established the Yosemite Wilderness, which currently includes 704,028 acres (or 1,100 square miles—over 94% of the park) and 1,012 acres of potential wilderness.

   Yosemite Wilderness - U.S. National Park Service

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   What is a wilderness area?

   • Wilderness areas are designated by an act of Congress and provide the highest level of protection for some of the most unique and least manipulated land in the United States. The Wilderness Act was enacted in 1964 with guidelines for future additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS).

   Yosemite Wilderness - U.S. National Park Service

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   Who manages the Ventana Wilderness?

   • The Ventana Wilderness is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. The portion of the Ventana Wilderness managed by the BLM are remote parcels surrounded by private land on three sides, with the only access via the Forest Service lands. The Ventana Wilderness now contains a total of 240,008 acres.

   Ventana Wilderness | Bureau of Land Management

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8. www.backcountrycow.com › blog › important2022 Backpacking Permit Deadlines for California and More ...

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   Oct 27, 2021 · Permit quota season: May 28 - Sep 18. When you can book: 6 months before your trip, starting Nov 27, 2021. Wilderness permit instructions. Permits are available 6 months before your trip date, so you’ll want to be logged onto Recreation.gov to try to snag your permit.