Wilderness
There are four designated wilderness areas in the Kaibab National Forest. Two in the North Kaibab Ranger District and two in the Williams Ranger District.
- Kanab Creek Wilderness (North Kaibab Ranger District)
- Kendrick Mountain Wilderness (Williams Ranger District) (partly in Coconino NF)
- Saddle Mountain Wilderness (North Kaibab Ranger District)
- Sycamore Canyon Wilderness (Williams Ranger District) (partly in Prescott NF and in Coconino NF)
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Famous quotes containing the word wilderness:
“Dost thou not perceive
That Rome is but a wilderness of tigers?”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
“What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.”
—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 11:7-9.
Jesus speaking about John the Baptist.
“Every tree sends its fibres forth in search of the Wild. The cities import it at any price. Men plow and sail for it. From the forest and wilderness come the tonics and barks which brace mankind.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)