Nevada

This is a beautiful area in which to experience the natural wonders of the Mohave Desert. The red- and cream-colored sandstone cliffs are awesome. Scramble across fossilized sand dunes, explore the recesses between the rocks, climb sheer rock walls, or just enjoy the scenic beauty along the road. Rock climbers dot the cliffs in this world-class climbing area. This area also features a 13-mile paved, scenic loop drive, visitor center, and day-use area.

A terrific birding place with 147 species listed with half considered common to the area. Four separate sections provide habitat for migratory and nesting waterfowl, non-game birds, mammals, and fishes. The areas cannot be seen from the highway, so it is a surprise to take a dirt road and find a wetland with tall reeds. Chimney Springs, Locke's Pond, Big Well Ponds, and Blue Eagle Pond are four parts of the area accessible over dirt roads.

The Black Rock Desert Wilderness now contains a total of 314,829 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the wilderness is in the state of Nevada.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Black Rock Desert Wilderness, this process began in 2000 when 315,700 acres were designated by Public Law 106-554.

The Mt. Moriah Wilderness now contains a total of 76,435 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Nevada.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Mt. Moriah Wilderness, this process began in 1989 when 82,000 acres were designated by Public Law 101-195.

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The Calico Mountains Wilderness now contains a total of 64,984 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the wilderness is in the state of Nevada.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Calico Mountains Wilderness, this process began in 2000 when 65,400 acres were designated by Public Law 106-554.

The Mt. Charleston Wilderness now contains a total of 56,598 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Nevada.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Mt. Charleston Wilderness, this process began in 1989 when 43,000 acres were designated by Public Law 101-195. The following public laws also affect the Mt.

The Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, approximately 90 miles north of Las Vegas in Lincoln County, Nevada, is located in the Pacific Flyway, and encompasses 5,380 acres. The name, Pahranagat, comes from the Pauite Indian word meaning valley of shining waters. Established to provide habitat for migratory birds, especially waterfowl, the refuge is a unit of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

The Mt. Rose Wilderness now contains a total of 28,121 acres and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Nevada.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Mt. Rose Wilderness, this process began in 1989 when 28,000 acres were designated by Public Law 101-195.

The Mt. Rose Wilderness is part of the 106 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System.

Fallon National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1931 as a refuge and breeding ground for birds and wild animals. It is located in the Lahontan Valley of western Nevada, at the terminus of the Carson River. The refuge comprises over 15,000 acres of playa and wetland habitat in the Carson Sink.

In years of high water flows down the Carson River, the refuge is important for migratory shorebirds and waterfowl. However, due to diversions, in most years there is insufficient water flow down the Carson River for the water to enter the refuge.

The Quinn Canyon Wilderness now contains a total of 27,000 acres and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Nevada.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Quinn Canyon Wilderness, this process began in 1989 when 27,000 acres were designated by Public Law 101-195.

The Quinn Canyon Wilderness is part of the 106 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System.