Caney Creek Wilderness
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title:
Caney Creek Wilderness
text:
The Caney Creek Wilderness is a rugged 14,460-acre (58.5 km2) segment of the Ouachita National Forest near the mountain town of Mena, Arkansas. It was designated by Congress in 1975 as the first wilderness area in Arkansas. The wilderness' main drainage and namesake, Caney Creek, winds through old-growth bottomland forest and is surrounded by tall, steep ridges, with the clear Cossatot River bordering the wilderness on the west side. The wilderness is known for exceptional air and water quality
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description:
Protected area in Arkansas, United States
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caney_Creek_Wilderness
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date modified:
2024-03-21T14:34:10Z
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