The Wild Places is an album by the American musician Dan Fogelberg, released in 1990.

[1] Fogelberg's tour in support of the album included talks from The Wilderness Society about the preservation of nature.

[4] Fogelberg considered The Wild Places to be a concept album about the environment and ecology.

[5] The Calgary Herald called the album "a heartfelt, sincere recording with lots of pleasing melodies.

"[7] The Chicago Tribune praised "Lovers in a Dangerous Time", but concluded that "everything else should be avoided unless you're wearing crystals while riding in an elevator.