<img src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68a47d/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2048x1536+0+0/resize/704x528!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Flegacy%2Fsites%2Fidaho%2Ffiles%2F202008%2F2863160506_65baf82320_k.jpg">(Rex Parker / Flickr Creative Commons) Forty years ago last month, the area that is the Frank Church Wilderness was designated by Congress, creating the largest wilderness area in the Lower 48. Now, decades later, we look back on that decision with Larry LaRocco, who was on the Senate floor when the bill passed. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet <a href="https://twitter.com/KBSX915">@KBSX915</a> using #IdahoMatters

(Rex Parker / Flickr Creative Commons) Forty years ago last month, the area that is the Frank Church Wilderness was designated by Congress, creating the largest wilderness area in the Lower 48. Now, decades later, we look back on that decision with Larry LaRocco, who was on the Senate floor when the bill passed. Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet @KBSX915 using #IdahoMatters

(Rex Parker / Flickr Creative Commons)&nbsp;Forty years ago last month, the area that is the Frank Church Wilderness was designated by Congress, creating the largest wilderness area in the Lower 48.&nbsp;Now, decades later, we look back on that decision with Larry LaRocco, who was on the Senate floor when the bill passed.&nbsp;Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/KBSX915" rel="noopener noreferrer">@KBSX915</a>&nbsp;using #IdahoMatters

A Look Back On The Bill That Changed Idaho's Outdoors

Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, this weekday public affairs podcast serves as a gathering place where ideas are shared, stories are told and conversations thrive. Whether you’re curious about local government, inspired by the arts or invested in your community, Idaho Matters is where the voices of Idaho come together to inform, engage and celebrate the people and places that make the Gem State unique.Send us your questions, comments or story ideas by emailing idahomatters@boisestate.edu or sending us a voicemail using the "Talk To Us" feature on the free Boise State Public Radio app.<a href="https://bit.ly/3IMs9Va">Make a donation</a> to support the Idaho Matters podcast today.

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Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, this weekday public affairs podcast serves as a gathering place where ideas are shared, stories are told and conversations thrive. Whether you’re curious about local government, inspired by the arts or invested in your community, Idaho Matters is where the voices of Idaho come together to inform, engage and celebrate the people and places that make the Gem State unique. Send us your questions, comments or story ideas by emailing idahomatters@boisestate.edu or sending us a voicemail using the "Talk To Us" feature on the free Boise State Public Radio app. Make a donation to support the Idaho Matters podcast today.

Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, this weekday public affairs podcast serves as a gathering place where ideas are shared, stories are told and conversations thrive. Whether you’re curious about local government, inspired by the arts or invested in your community, Idaho Matters is where the voices of Idaho come together to inform, engage and celebrate the people and places that make the Gem State unique.Send us your questions, comments or story ideas by emailing idahomatters@boisestate.edu or sending us a voicemail using the "Talk To Us" feature on the free Boise State Public Radio app.<a href="https://bit.ly/3IMs9Va" rel="noopener noreferrer">Make a donation</a> to support the Idaho Matters podcast today.

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