Earth Day 2020, the event’s 50th anniversary, will be an unusual one. But in the midst of a crisis, the day drives home why our wild backyard is so important. …
Author: Cameron Rasmusson
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.
FSPW launches podcast ‘Your Wild Place’
Social distancing. Working from home. Teleconferencing. The workstyle may change, but the goal of saving our wild backyard stays the same. To help flatten the curve while still getting the…
Enjoy Scotchman Peaks ‘green’ on St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick's Day is all about the green — green clothes, green shamrocks, green beverages. But here in the Inland Northwest, we have no shortage of green most of year.…
Tony Lewis sees prehistory in wilderness
Exploring the mountains and rivers of the Inland Northwest isn't just a part of the regional lifestyle —it's also a walk through history. The signs of that history aren't apparent…
Love of wilderness binds generations
If there's one thing that binds Americans across generations, it's a love for wild places. While Valentine's Day weekend is usually spent focused on that special someone, it's worth remembering…
FSPW celebrates 15 years with films to remember
You sure make some good friends over 15 years. Never was that truer than Saturday night at the SYRCL Wild and Scenic Film Festival. A celebration of Friends of Scotchman…
Wilderness forms unlikely pair in ‘Mothered By Mountains’
Wilderness has an uncanny ability to bring people together. And sometimes, they're people that would never have met in any other circumstance. Such is the case in Mothered By Mountains,…
Ecosystems at heart of ‘Sky Migrations’
By Cameron Rasmusson Ecosystems are a study in contrasts. On the one hand, they can last for hundreds of thousands of years. On the other, it only takes a small…
