Show primitive area Is last frontier LEWISTON IDA preservation at of the 1 1800 acres of primitive area in north idaho as the last frontier in the L united states for all tune time to come Is the objective of the U S forest service generally reputed to be the wild est region in america the selway bitter root primitive area em braces bitter root nez perce clearwater and lolo 1010 national for ests its traveler travelers can enter the area either by plane a western pack train or by hobnail boots p plus lus plenty of good old fashioned determination R II 11 rutledge idaho regional forester summed up the plans when he said we wish to hold and maintain frontier conditions suc such h aa as our forefathers met with mystery romance freedom of use and in spi rational qualities unimpaired and preserved tor for future generations |