Justice Douglas is remembered for a long and distinguished career marked by his concern for civil rights and environmental issues.

This tribute honors not only the active role Justice Douglas played in Federal wilderness legislation but also his lifelong dedication and love for the Cougar Lakes region.

William O. Douglas knew the area trails intimately, and spent many summers at his cabin in Goose Prairie, Washington, a small mountain community surrounded by the present wilderness.

[3] While significant portions of the William O. Douglas Wilderness are high elevation forest, the overall topography is varied.

[3][5] This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.