Americans came together 49 years ago to celebrate the first Earth Day. We think and act locally to make our corner of the earth a better place to be. But, the Earth Day vision, as [» Read More…]
Why Wilderness
Author Archive: Phil Hough
About The Author:
Phil Hough is the Executive Director of the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness.
He has hiked the "triple crown": the Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest trail (twice). He has also paddled the length of the Yukon river. Phil's love of wilderness guides him as he works to save the incrediblly wild Scotchman Peaks, one of the last and largest roadless places in northern Idaho and western Montana.
We love our Friends. Help us celebrate them!
Wow. Supporters of saving the wild Scotchmans really made us feel loved in 2018. It was a year of ups and downs, and we ended on a high note. Thanks to folks like you, we [» Read More…]
A Visit from St. Ferrell
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the peaks Not a billy was stirring; it had been snowing for weeks. The ewes and kids were all snug in their beds; While visions of salt [» Read More…]
Annual winter hike series kicks off Jan. 5
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness is continuing its successful winter hike program this year with five hikes listed and at least one more in the planning stage.
Are you on his list?
Santa is making his list, have you made a donation to the incredibly wild Scotchman Peaks recently? We’re down to the wire with only a few days left for your donation to FSPW to be doubled. An anonymous [» Read More…]
Give Thanks to the Wild – Especially the Volunteers!
Give Thanks to the Wild – Especially the Volunteers! Thanksgiving is a time to show gratitude. Each year I give thanks for our wild places. Like so many other people, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, skiing [» Read More…]
Where Do We Go From Here
The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, and others, have been involved for many years in the effort to protect the Scotchman Peaks as Wilderness to ensure it will always stay the same. Naturally, we are [» Read More…]
Sen. Risch Introduces Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Act December 8
Senator Jim Risch today, December 8, introduced the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Act (S.3531). This legislation would designate the portion of the Scotchman Peaks in Bonner County, Idaho, as a Wilderness and would establish the first [» Read More…]
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