Mission Mountains Wilderness turns 50

Mission Mountains Wilderness turns 50

On January 3, 1975, Congress designated 73,877 acres on the eastern slopes of the Mission Range as the Mission Mountains Wilderness, preserving its untamed and primeval character. After 50 years, the Missions continue to offer respite and solitude to hikers, campers, and nature-lovers. With its rugged landscape of snow-capped peaks, active glaciers, alpine lakes, crystal clear streams, open...