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Scotchman Peaks Wilderness

Scotchman Peaks Wilderness

Save the wild Scotchmans

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Author: Ray Brown

Ray Brown grew up in the mountains overlooking Thompson Falls. Besides his duties as Sanders County Outreach Coordinator, he is also the Behavioral Specialist and Assistant Football Coach at Thompson Falls High School. He has a 13 year old son (Kael) and a 2 year old Blue Heeler (Daisy Mae). You can find Ray on the dance floor, at the trail head, or on the field.

A Wonderous Winter Carnival at the Wild Coyote

January 21, 2020Ray BrownLeave a comment

My hometown of Thompson Falls is not always the most exciting place to be, especially during the winter. However this last Saturday Project Ascent and FSPW teamed with cooperating organizations…

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Thankful for Wild Places – A Moose Story

November 18, 2019Ray BrownLeave a comment

I’m grateful for wild places proving to me that I’m not always on top of the food chain. My two best friends and I hiked up to Arrowhead Lake located…

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Friendraiser at Big Eddy’s Deck Bar

September 17, 2019Ray BrownLeave a comment

Our Facebook and Instagram pages continue to grow with "likes" from all over Bonner, Lincoln, and Sanders County. But did you know that you can do more to support the…

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Summer in Sanders County

September 3, 2019Ray BrownLeave a comment

I'm aware that summer doesn't officially end until September 22nd but for those of us with children or that work in the school system, summer officially ended on Labor Day.…

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FSPW guides hike with Project Ascent

July 24, 2019Ray BrownLeave a comment

I was invited to have breakfast with Project Ascent before I guided the group up to Rock Lake. During our meal I was introduced to the word "narg". Come to…

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Community rallies to save Plein Air Art Show

June 11, 2019Ray BrownLeave a comment

Big Eddy's is a picture perfect outdoor location for an art show.  Unless it becomes incredibly cold, the winds blow, and rain comes down by the bucket loads.  FSPW, Big…

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What in the world is Plein Air?

June 5, 2019Ray BrownLeave a comment

FSPW is hosting an Extreme Plein Air art show on Thursday, June 6 from 4-8pm at Big Eddy's Deck Bar in Thompson Falls, Montana.  If you're anything like me you…

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A Beautiful Day for Winter Tracks

January 27, 2019Ray BrownLeave a comment

On Thursday, January 24 over forty 7th graders joined FSPW at the Northshore Campground in Trout Creek, Montana for Winter Tracks. With blue skies and a fresh blanket of snow…

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To pass on a Scotchman Peaks Wilderness for our children and grandchildren.

Upcoming Events & Hikes

  • Trail Project: Scotchman Peak #65
    Saturday May 31, 2025
  • National Trails Day Pint Night
    Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
  • Berray Mountain Wildflower Hike
    Thursday Jun 05, 2025
  • National Trails Day: Trail Project: Star Peak #999
    Saturday Jun 07, 2025
  • Big Hole Lookout Archeology Hike
    Sunday Jun 08, 2025

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  • EP 38: From Conservation to Collaboration with Zach Hagadone, Part 3

    Listen to EP 38: From Conservation to Collaboration with Zach Hagadone, Part 3 Part 3 in the series: Timber Wars, From Conservation to Collaboration with Zach Hagadone

    https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1406612677-scotchmanpeaks-from-conservation-to-collaboration-with-zach-hagadone-part-3.mp3

  • Ep 37: PART 2 - From Conservation to Collaboration with Zach Hagadone: Timber History, continued

    Listen to Ep 37: PART 2 - From Conservation to Collaboration with Zach Hagadone: Timber History, continued Most people living in the Northwest are at least somewhat familiar with the infamous Timber Wars. But the history of the Timber Wars is far more complex and dynamic than we are led to believe. There was strife and a clashing of cultures, of course. But there is also a rich history of collaboration between…

    https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1360494772-scotchmanpeaks-ep-37-part-2-from-conservation-to-collaboration-with-zach-hagadone-timber-history-continued.mp3

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