Wilderness is always a godsend for mental and physical health. But that’s especially true during 2020, the year of social distance. When it’s important to limit time spent in crowded…
Save the wild Scotchmans
Save the wild Scotchmans
Cameron Rasmusson is a writer and journalist who grew up in Scotchmans territory. While he now calls Sandpoint home, he spent his formative years in the natural beauty of Libby, Montana. From elementary to high school, he enjoyed the outdoor experiences that mountain towns provide.
Wilderness is always a godsend for mental and physical health. But that’s especially true during 2020, the year of social distance. When it’s important to limit time spent in crowded…
It’s already been a productive summer for Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness trail work. And there’s still more to come. August is one of the most active times of the…
Annie Gassman is one of those people who prefers action over talk. Over the years, she’s put that attitude to work volunteering for Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, educating and…
Summer is here, and that can only mean one thing: It’s time to hit the trails. Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness has a full summer season of trail work planned.…
With budding scholars across the country preparing to continue their education, Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness is proud to lend a helping hand. The wilderness organization awarded scholarships to seven…
Are you missing your favorite local restaurant? Pining for the Schweitzer slopes? Maybe you just want to lose yourself in some new artwork or a good book. If any of…
Many of us owe a debt to our mothers. It’s not just that they devoted a substantial portion of their lives to raising us. They also helped shape the way…
With Scotchman Peaks, Idaho has given us a chance to find our wild place. What would you give in return to make sure it stays open for all? Fortunately, now…