The backcountry airstrips that dot the Middle Fork provide wonderful opportunity to interpret the cultural heritage of the watershed or to reflect on the idea of Wilderness. The following articles are all from the book, Bound for the Backcountry by Richard Holm, Jr.
A short introduction to backcountry aviation in Idaho
Soldier Bar (up Big Creek)
Taylor Ranch (up Big Creek)
A 1962 magazine article about the Pistol Creek Ranch.