“The majesty, uniqueness and wonder we find in wilderness is incredible—blasting open our senses and souls.”

“Wild places have been an integral part of my life for more than half a century, ever since my parents first took me and my sister to the mountains and deserts of California, and are still immensely important to me today, at age 69.”

“Our community's tourism-based economy also depends on access to these lands for multiple reasons—every job is just one degree away from supporting people who live and vacation here because of our wilderness areas.”

“Wilderness and outdoor recreation matters to me because as a young person, I want my future to involve less screens, and more trees.”

“When I enter a Wilderness Area my soul is uplifted due to solitude, scenery, wildlife encounters, quiet. I escape the distractions of my  normal day-to-day activities, the news, TV, computer and text messages. I can reflect on my life—and people in my life—past and present.”

“My community's economy and wellbeing relies on wilderness and outdoor access. Without them we wouldn't have clean air and water, vast healthy grazing and cropland for local sustainable agriculture, and healthy activities around which to build community. Economic drivers like hunting and outdoor recreation are critical for our small towns.”