by Aidalicia Swertfeger | Aug 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
2019 is a monumental year for Desolation Wilderness as it celebrates 50 years as designated wilderness. This rugged northern California region was first called the Desolation Valley Primitive Area in 1931, later gaining wilderness status in 1969. Those who have... by Aidalicia Swertfeger | Jun 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
For the past few years, Wilderness Volunteers has had an annual intern. Our interns participate in at least 3 service projects and document their experience through writing, photography, and other expressive mediums. This year’s WV intern is Alixandra Schoback,... by Aidalicia Swertfeger | May 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
On April 14th of 2019, 7 Wilderness Volunteers and 1 BLM Ranger headed into the King Range National Conservation Area (KRNCA) for a week of stewardship work. The King Range NCA encompasses 68,000 acres along 35 miles of California’s north coast. The KRNCA holds the... by wilderness | Mar 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Even after a long day of work it’s still just as easy for volunteers to crack a smile.Why Do We Volunteer?by Mary SandersWilderness Volunteers 2018 InternThese trips aren’t a walk in the park. There isn’t anything easy about waking before the sun, working all day,... by wilderness | Feb 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hiking into a workdayHome Away From Homeby Mary Sanders Wilderness Volunteers 2018 InternThe smell of fresh air was the first thing that hit me getting out of the car. The Weminuche Wilderness, a pristine area within the Rio Grande National Forest, was the location of... by wilderness | Jan 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Why is Wilderness Stewardship So Important?by Mary SandersWilderness Volunteers 2018 Intern The group moving one of two stringers into place with some extra hands from the Forest Service. Taking in the distant mountains we’d soon be entering; project leader...
