Road to Nowhere: The Threat to America's Last Wild Spaces The hum of highways is a constant companion for Americans on the move, but there are still pockets of silence in this cacophonous country.
These roadless areas, scattered across nearly 40 states and Alaska, have long been a source of pride for conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
The Roadless Rule, implemented by President Bill Clinton in 2001, has safeguarded over 58 million acres of land from human development by prohibiting road construction, maintenance, and logging in inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System.