The South Fork of the Snake River in Idaho managed by the BLM. Imagine if%2C instead of it being protected%2C this popular stretch was lined by trophy homes and%252For turned into a water park. As Newcomb notes%2C unimpaired places always demonstrate their higher intangible value over time. And once they are gone you can%27t get them back. Photo courtesy Bureau of Land Management
The South Fork of the Snake River in Idaho managed by the BLM. Imagine if%2C instead of it being protected%2C this popular stretch was lined by trophy homes and%252For turned into a water park. As Newcomb notes%2C unimpaired places always demonstrate their higher intangible value over time. And once they are gone you can%27t get them back. Photo courtesy Bureau of Land Management