Desert Mountain, Arizona, USA

The Desert Mountain Quiet Conservation Area is dedicated to the memory of Craig Mitchell. It is the first Quiet Conservation Area to be awarded by Quiet Parks International.

Shield Ranch Barton Creek, Texas, USA

Shield Ranch Barton Creek is a privately owned family ranch composed of 6,400- acres of ecologically diverse wildlands in Central Texas which is sustainably managed for the benefit of people and nature. Among the activities are nature-immersion experiences, scientific research, historic preservation, educational outreach and more.