Nature is a wonderful thing. For most people, it's the perfect escape from everyday life troubles. And for some, it's the solution to them. Garrett Eaton is one of those…
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.
2019 was a year of growth
It's been a big year for Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. Taken as a whole, 2019 was about spreading the wilderness word through engagement and education. More people than ever…
Once wilderness is gone, it’s gone
Jim Mellen loves many things about the wilderness: the peace, the hiking, the beauty. But for him, the greatest gift of all is its irreplaceability. Once it's gone, there's no…
The solitude of wilderness speaks volumes
When Montana resident Chris Evans was asked what gift of the wilderness he valued most, he had a simple reply: “Solitude.” That single word says a lot. With technology and…
Giving Tuesday celebrates community
Giving Tuesday is a time to reflect on all the things that matter. Wilderness is one of those things, sure. But so are the local communities, businesses and people that…
Solitude, challenges among Wilderness gifts
There's just no telling how wilderness could touch your life. Whether you immerse yourself in the wild solitude or look on it from afar, it makes its presence known. And…
What wilderness gift means the most to you?
Wilderness is a gift. That's the way we see it at Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. And we know many supporters of our wild backyard view it the same way.…
Friends celebrate Wilderness at John McCarthy event
Wilderness matters. It's a lesson America has spent centuries learning. And no one knows that better than John McCarthy. The journalist and Wilderness advocate has focused his decades-long career on…
