Daniel J. Evans Wilderness
The Daniel J. Evans Wilderness is a 1,370-square-mile (3,500 km2), federally protected wilderness area comprising over 95% of Olympic National Park in Washington State. It includes 48 miles (77 km) of Pacific Ocean coastline. It is the largest wilderness area in Washington. Elevation ranges from sea level to 7,980 feet (2,430 m) at the peak of Mount Olympus. Mount Olympus has the third largest glacier system in the contiguous United States.[1]
| Daniel J. Evans Wilderness | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
 From Hurricane Ridge | |
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| Location | Olympic National Park, Washington, USA |
| Nearest city | Port Angeles, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47°45′N 123°30′W |
| Area | 876,669 acres (3,547.75 km2) |
| Established | November 16, 1988 |
| Governing body | U.S. National Park Service |
From 1988 to 2017, it was known as the Olympic Wilderness. The protected area was renamed in honor of Governor and U.S. Senator Daniel J. Evans in 2017.[2] During his tenure in the U.S. Senate, Evans co-sponsored the 1988 bill that created the state's national wilderness areas.[3]
References
- "Olympic Wilderness". Wilderness.net. The University of Montana. Archived from the original on 1 October 2012. Retrieved 20 Feb 2013.
- Landers, Rich (December 7, 2016). "Olympic Wilderness re-named for Sen. Dan Evans". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- Ollikainen, Rob (August 18, 2017). "Ceremony marks change of name to Daniel J. Evans Wilderness". Peninsula Daily News. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
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