In 2014, our nation will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act. This is a good time to reflect on our Wilderness areas in Virginia and all the work that led up to their designation. Jim Murray, who has been a guiding force for VWC since it began in 1969, wrote The Virginia Wilderness Committee: History and Accomplishments in 2012. Jim's history includes a listing of all Virginia Wilderness areas along with the date each was designated.
Plans are underway for a big celebration in 2014. Stay tuned!
Plans are underway for a big celebration in 2014. Stay tuned!
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