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Hi Momoko—I wanted to bump up my recent message in case you missed it. Some of our nation's most vulnerable public lands—like Bears Ears National Monument, the Boundary Waters, Chaco Canyon and the Western Arctic—are also some of the most remarkable places to explore. We'd love to know: Which of these threatened landscapes is at the top of your "bucket list"?

Cast your vote here (and check out my original email below for more info about the incredible recreational opportunities, historic sites and cultural wonders you can find in each of these special places).

—Margot

Momoko, everyone's heard of the "big ones": Yellowstone. The Grand Canyon. Yosemite.

But America's public lands and waters welcome nearly 1 billion recreational visits every year, and the vast majority of those visits take place in lesser-known landscapes across the country—including special places that the administration is now trying to sell off to corporate polluters.

With the help of supporters like you, The Wilderness Society is fighting to keep our shared public lands protected and open for everyone to enjoy. We'd like to know: Which of these threatened public lands would you most love to explore?

The Western Arctic is made up of some of the best bird habitat in the country. Millions of migratory birds from every continent on Earth raise and hatch their young here. This vast landscape also supports caribou, wolves, musk oxen, grizzly and polar bears.

Cast your vote for the Western Arctic >>

The Greater Chaco Region offers a fascinating glimpse into Ancestral Puebloan culture, with ancient structures and sacred sites set against some of the darkest, clearest night skies in the country—perfect for stargazing.

Cast your vote for Chaco Canyon >>

If you love to get out on the water, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota can't be missed. Its interconnected lakes offer 1,200 miles of canoe routes for paddling, fishing, kayaking and portaging through beloved Minnesota wilderness.

Cast your vote for the Boundary Waters >>

Bears Ears combines dramatic red rock landscapes with extraordinary cultural places. Hikers and climbers can explore its sweeping canyons and arches, while visitors can discover ancient cultural sites and fossil beds throughout the monument.

Cast your vote for Bears Ears >>

Cast Your Vote!

Whether you hit your local trails daily, vacation each year at a national park or simply love to admire nature photography, you play a vital role in the fight to protect the public lands we all have the right to enjoy, and we're grateful for your support.

With gratitude,

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Margot Krieger
Director of Membership
The Wilderness Society

P.S. All four of these spectacular landscapes have recently come under attack by the administration or its allies in Congress—threatening the clean air and water, wildlife habitat and freedom to explore that make these places so special. We cannot allow our public lands to be destroyed by drilling, mining and industrial development. Make a gift to The Wilderness Society today and your support will be MATCHED 5X by a longtime supporter, up to $3750,000, to help protect these incredible wild places for future generations.