The Bonner County Fair is right around the corner, and that means two things. One: Hundreds of people will be crowding the fairground for all the fun. And two: Friends…
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 volunteers head to the fair
Produce, livestock and wilderness, oh my! The Bonner County Fair is back for another year. And it's the perfect time to get the word out about our wild backyard. There's…
Huckleberry Festival celebrates the West’s famous fruit
The majestic huckleberry: Few fruits inspire so much passion. For the most dedicated fans, their harvesting spots are a closely guarded secret. A hardy, versatile fruit, they're great fresh or…
Scotchman Peaks offers summer adventures aplenty
The beautiful thing about our wild backyard is that there's something for everyone. Here at Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, we're thinking about all the ways to enjoy our wildlife…
Wilderness is an American tradition
There are few things more American than wilderness. Wild country is our heritage and our legacy, no matter what kind of background you come from. From the Native peoples to…
Scotchman Peaks Wilderness honors 2019’s Old Goats
Every now and then, you need to spend a weekend with the people that mean the most to you. For the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, those people are our…
Volunteers honored at FSPW picnic
There's something about enjoying clean air and clean water that puts your mind at ease. Just ask Jen Kreiner. The northwest Montana resident relies on the Scotchmans to clear away…
Mel Dick knows that a wild backyard is good for business
As the owner of the 219 Lounge, he's seen a thing or to when it comes to running a Sandpoint bar. He understands that Idaho's natural beauty attracts people to…
