Every year, the Friends Of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness puts on a scholarship contest for local high schools. The organization gives $250 to a student from each school who...
Author: Kelsey Maxwell
Best local hikes for wildflower viewing
Wildflowers are in full bloom, which means it’s time to drop everything and hit the trails.
How to hike safely around Mountain Goats
The days are getting longer, the snow is melting, wildflowers are blooming. That means it’s time to get out and hike Scotchman Peak!
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Voices in the Wilderness: Taylor Staley
My name is Taylor Staley and I have grown up in the wilderness my entire life. I began experiencing the outdoors at a very young age and it changed me because I fell...
Voices in the Wilderness: Taryn Thompson, Scholarship Winner
Taryn Thompson is a graduating Senior from Libby, High School. She submitted this essay for FSPW’s high school scholarship contest.
Our forests are literally full of magic
My childhood “wild place” was nowhere near extraordinary by an outdoor enthusiasts’ standard. It was a truly tiny strip of forest in between my best friend’s house...
Voices in the Wilderness: David Rennke
With all the polarization and strife in the world, it's always interesting to me how different paths can lead us to the same destination.
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Mud season dos and don’ts
It's time to address the age-old question about hiking in the mud: should you walk around a mud puddle or through it?
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