| Show prim primitive area Is lost last LEWISTON IDA preservation of the acres of primitive area in north idaho as aa the last frontier in the united states tor for all time to come la Is the objective of the U S forest service generally reputed to be the wildest region in america the selway bitter root primitive area embraces bitter root nez perce clearwater and lolo 1010 national for orests oresti travelers can enter the area either by plane a western pack train or by hobnail boots plus plenty of good old fashioned determination R H rutledge idaho regional orester forester summed up the plans when he be said we wish to hold and maintain frontier conditions such as aa our forefathers met with mystery romance freedom of use and inspirational spi rational qualities unimpaired and preserved for or future generations |
