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1. www.fs.usda.gov › recarea › okawenWilliam O. Douglas Wilderness: Okanogan-Wenatchee

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   William O. Douglas Wilderness: Okanogan-Wenatchee. The William O. Douglas Wilderness was designated in 1984 and now encompasses 169,081 acres. This Wilderness is namedfor the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas who was noted for his concern for civil rights and environmental protection issues during his career.

2. www.fs.usda.gov › recarea › giffordpinchotGifford Pinchot National Forest - Wilderness: William O. Douglas

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   The William O. Douglas Wilderness was designated in 1984 and encompasses 168,956 acres, most of which is a part of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This Wilderness is named for the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas who was noted for his concern for civil rights and environmental protection issues during his career.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › William_OWilliam O. Douglas Wilderness - Wikipedia

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   The William O. Douglas Wilderness is a designated wilderness in Central Washington. It includes 169,081 acres (68,425 ha) located between the U.S. Route 12 and State Route 410 and is jointly administered by the Okanogan - Wenatchee National Forest and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. [1]

5. www.wta.org › hikes › william-o-douglas-wildernessWilliam O. Douglas Wilderness - Washington Trails Association

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   Hiking William O. Douglas Wilderness. This heritage trail provides muscle-powered users (read: hikers) the opportunity to experience many of the natural, historic and cultural sites that William O. Douglas hiked and wrote about in his book Of Men and Mountains.

6. www.alltrails.com › william-o-douglas-wilderness10 Best Hikes and Trails in William O. Douglas Wilderness ...

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   724 Reviews. Want to find the best trails in William O. Douglas Wilderness for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 30 great trails for hiking, backpacking, and camping and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

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   What is the William O Douglas Wilderness?

   • Douglas made his home at Goose Prairie, adjacent to the Wilderness near Bumping River, and immortalized the area in his popular book, "Of Men and Mountains." While significant portions of the William O. Douglas Wilderness are high elevation forest, the overall topography is varied.

   Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest - William O. Douglas

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   Who is William O Douglas?

   • This Wilderness is namedfor the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas who was noted for his concern for civil rights and environmental protection issues during his career. Douglas made his home at Goose Prairie, adjacent to the Wilderness near Bumping River, and immortalized the area in his popular book, "Of Men and Mountains."

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   Why is it called the Goose Prairie Wilderness?

   • This Wilderness is named for the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas who was noted for his concern for civil rights and environmental protection issues during his career. Douglas made his home at Goose Prairie, adjacent to the Wilderness near Bumping River, and immortalized the area in his popular book, "Of Men and Mountains."

   Gifford Pinchot National Forest - Wilderness: William O

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   What is the southern portion of the wilderness?

   • The southern portion of the Wilderness spreads out into a large plateau, where the forest thins and 59 lakes lie among another 200 or so ponds and pools. Members of large herds of elk and mule deer reside here with fishers, foxes, mountain goats and grouse.

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8. www.backpacker.com › stories › washington-s-supremeWashington's Supreme William O. Douglas Wilderness - Backpacker

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   Aug 1, 1999 · The William O. Douglas Wilderness Area is one of the finest hiking destinations in the Pacific Northwest. It’s also one of the most unusual. Instead of moss-laden rain forests, craggy Cascade peaks, or glacier-covered volcanoes, the William O. offers dry pines, gentler terrain, and dusty little cinder cones.

9. www.wta.org › go-hiking › hikesTwin Sisters Lakes — Washington Trails Association

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   A long dirt road provides access to the central trailhead for the William O. Douglas Wilderness Area. The popular, easy forest hike to the Twin Sisters Lakes is a prelude to miles of exploration possible on trails and cross-country through open forest, past meadows, ponds, and lakes.