Yellowstone was my first love. Mammoth Hot Springs, Lamar Valley, and Old Faithful Geyser Basin stole my heart, but the Northwestern Rockies took my soul. I was molded by the…
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Stay safe outdoors during wildfire season!
The weather changed from smoky skies to crisp fall air within the blink of an eye. We have a chance to get outside and enjoy our wild backyard this summer…
How to recreate safely during wildfire season
The weather changed from smoky skies to crisp fall air within the blink of an eye. We have a chance to get outside and enjoy our wild backyard this summer…
Voices in the Wilderness: Mel Vining
Cadence: the beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity. OK, I had to look that up. I knew other words for it: rhythm, tempo, beat. But the definition…
Voices in the Wilderness: Wesley Simko
I saw the picture of the fog-encased peak and my heart sunk. This might be a problem. I had planned for this adventure just enough to convince my cousin and…
Tales from the trails
You meet some interesting people when you’re hitting the trails in Scotchman Peaks. That’s true for everyone. But perhaps it applies the most to the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness’…
Volunteer Spotlight: Juli Thurston
If you take a look at our programs over the past year, you’ll notice one trait they all have in common. That trait is volunteer participation. Every education, outdoor recreation,…
Family Fun events packed with education, entertainment
You can always count on the great outdoors to bring families together. See for yourself when you swing by the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness’ Family Fun in the Forest…
