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American Perceptions of Wilderness: Who Spends Time in the Backcountry, and Why?
Many Americans flock to the country’s wilderness areas and preserves, hoping to experience the sublime and a moment of separation from society. However, a disproportionate number of these Americans are wealthy white people. What influences Americans’ perceptions of and access to wilderness, and how do those factors dictate who spends time in the backcountry?
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Many Americans flock to the country’s wilderness areas and preserves, hoping to experience the sublime and a moment of separation from society. However, a disproportionate number of these Americans are wealthy white people. What influences Americans’ perceptions of and access to wilderness, and how do those factors dictate who spends time in the backcountry?
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