by wamfee | Sep 1, 2024 | Blog
The Hoover Wilderness was created as part of a larger effort to preserve and protect California’s pristine wilderness areas. Named after President Herbert Hoover, the wilderness is located in the eastern Sierra Nevada and encompasses over 48,000 acres of rugged...
by wamfee | Aug 25, 2024 | Blog
Grand Teton National Park, located in northwestern Wyoming was officially established on February 26, 1929, to protect the awe-inspiring Teton Range. The park’s original 96,000 acres were later expanded to 310,000 acres through the inclusion of the Jackson Hole valley...
by wamfee | Jul 31, 2024 | Blog
The Ruby Mountain Wilderness, located in northeastern Nevada, was established to protect the unique and diverse ecosystem of the Ruby Mountains, often referred to as the “Swiss Alps of Nevada.” These mountains are know for their dramatic and rugged...
by wamfee | May 11, 2024 | Blog
The Mokelumne Wilderness, located in the Sierra Nevada of California, was established to protect a pristine area of rugged mountains, deep canyons, and diverse ecosystems. Its creation was the result of a concerted conservation effort driven by local advocates,...
by wamfee | Oct 8, 2023 | Blog
The William A. Morgan Foundation held its third annual celebration at the Carson Valley Country Club on October 6, 2023 in honor of local trail building organizations. The Tahoe Rim Trail Association, Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA), Carson Valley...
by wamfee | Oct 6, 2023 | Blog
The William A. Morgan Foundation has selected four volunteer trail building organizations in the Lake Tahoe, Carson Valley, and Alpine County areas to honor at their annual celebration: Tahoe Rim Trail Association, Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA),...