The Big Nasty.

An essay is presented in which the author discusses his experience while working for the U.S. Forest Services as a wilderness ranger. The author mentions about the U.S. Wilderness Act of 1964 which deals with retaining primeval character and influence of underdeveloped land without permanent improvements and imprint of humans work substantially unnoticeable. Also mentioned are areas the author traveled to collect garbage including the Skyline Trail, the Minam River and other camping places.