[narrator] evasive feelings of the wild define gunnison island. it's the same emotion and beauty, which inspired countless writers to describe a cherished, memorable wilderness. the moment is elusive in a modern world yet an inspiration for wilderness. the sounds are a symphony of birds. [narrator] new wilderness bills are debated such as the red rock wilderness bill. it could encompass 9.4 million acres. this proposal continues a discussion of some 20 years. [mike swenson] that is more acreage than a lot of eastern states that we would essentially lock up and throw away the key. really, the access to wilderness is next to none, and the ability to manage the land and resources within those wilderness boundaries is very difficult. it is unacceptable. [robert redford] if we don't start thinking about what we're going to preserve on our planet, there'll be nothing to live on or buy. so, to me that short-term thinking is the greatest threat to wilderness. wilderness stands as a symbol of what are we going to preserve for our own dignity, heritage, our