The Last Empty Places

In The Last Empty Places, bestselling author Peter Stark embarks on a journey through four of the most remote and unpopulated regions of the continental United States, examining the rivers and forests of Northern Maine, the rugged landscapes of Western Pennsylvania, the haunting canyons of Central New Mexico, and the arid basins of Southeast Oregon. Stark reveals that these areas, often considered blank, are rich with history and significance, shaped by the writings of influential natural philosophers like Henry David Thoreau, William Bartram, John Muir, and Aldo Leopold. This exploration highlights the intrinsic value of these wild places and reflects on humanity's evolving relationship with nature.