| 词条 | Bridge Canyon Wilderness |
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The Bridge Canyon Wilderness is a small wilderness area located in the Newberry Mountains in southern Nevada, United States.[1] The rock outcrops and caves make this area very striking. Stands of cottonwood trees can be found along the Grapevine Wash and Sacatone Wash water courses. Canyon grape, cattails and rushes grow in Grapevine Canyon. Discover the petroglyphs of early Native Americans in the canyon. Reptiles include the Western chuckwalla, side-blotched lizard, and Gila monster. [2] CharacteristicsThe Wilderness covers an area of {{convert|7761|acre}}, with elevations rising to {{convert|5600|ft}}. Bridge Canyon is situated approximately {{convert|75|mi}} south of Las Vegas and {{convert|7|mi}} west of Laughlin. NWPSBridge Canyon Wilderness became part of the National Wilderness Preservation System in 2002.[3] References1. ^Bridge Canyon Wilderness at Lake Mead National Recreation Area official website (accessed 2014-05-11). 2. ^ [https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/nature/bridgecanyonwild.htm Bridge Canyon Wilderness] 3. ^"Bridge Canyon Wilderness, NV" at recreation.gov (accessed 2014-05-11). See also
1 : Wilderness Areas of Nevada |
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