Artistic Infusion Program member Emily Damstra and U.S. Mint Medallic Artist Renata Gordon discuss their work on the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Quarter, the final release in the 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. #AtB2019Qtrs U.S. Forest Service - Salmon-Challis National Forest, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture | United States Mint

On this day in 1980, the Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness was created when President Carter signed Congress's Central Idaho Wilderness Act. At more than 2.3 million acres, it is the largest wilderness in the Lower 48. The Shoshone, Nez Perce, and Tuka-Deka are among the Native American tribes that have occupied this area. The Main Salmon River was called “The River of No Return” in the days of westward settlement, when fast water and numerous rapids prevented upstream travel for many.

Ever wondered why there are airstrips in the wilderness? “The Frank” explains the rationale. Airing Sunday at 7 p.m. | Outdoor Idaho

Beavers have long been part of Idaho’s heritage and are known as nature’s engineers. Get to know these toothy rodents in this month’s Wildlife Express https://idfg.idaho.gov/Zkv | Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG)