Recently, 35 active volunteers including our board and staff came together to attend a Wilderness Workshop. Our primary goal was to increase our ability to work with effectiveness and enthusiasm…
Author: Phil Hough
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.
Congressman Rehberg Gets an Earfull
This last Saturday, January 16th, Congressman Denny Rehberg held a "listening session" to hear public comments on Senator Tester’s “Forest Jobs and Recreation Act” which would establish over 670,000 acres…
Congressman Rehberg Listening Session Sat
This Saturday, January 16th, Congressman Denny Rehberg will be holding a public meeting to take comments on Senator Tester's "Forest Jobs and Recreation Act" which would establish over 670,000 acres…
Happy Anniversary!
Five years ago today, on January 14th, 2005, a group of concerned citizens from Idaho and Montana gathered together in a centrally located living room, crowding couches and spilling onto…
Audience Supports Scotchmans Wilderness at Thompson Falls Chamber Meeting
A room full of hands signaled support for the Scotchman wilderness, after a presentation to the Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce on December 18th. No one signaled opposition to the…
New Year’s Resolutions
We are making a list and checking it twice.....no, wait a minute, that was last week. This week, we're making a list and we're gonna stick to it! A New…
Scotchmans Essay Contest: Does Wilderness Have Value?
The question “Does Wilderness Have Value?” was explored by students from four Sanders County schools, who submitted essays for a contest sponsored by the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. The…
The Gift of Wilderness
Looking for that perfect last minute gift? Give the gift of Wilderness! It's gender neutral, one size fits all and you can shop online. And best of all the cost…
