The Friends of Scotchman Peaks WIlderness is hosting several events, full of holiday spirits! . The first, at Idaho Pour Authority, takes place from Nov. 30-Dec. 12. During this time,…
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Giving Thanks for Natural Time
I am thankful to have wild places to wander in and find the time. The natural time. In Wilderness, time flows from very natural and regular rhythms. Since spring, the Covid…
Giving thanks: Bernard Sheldon
This time of year, it’s good to reflect on the people you’re thankful for. And here at Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, we’re thankful for the many volunteers that make…
FSPW welcomes Kelsey Maxwell
From Senate chambers to vast, wild landscapes, Kelsey Maxwell has seen her share of diverse work environments. This week, she adds Sandpoint, Idaho, and the nearby Scotchman Peaks to that…
FSPW opens 2020/21 scholarship program
It’s that time of year again! Around the country, graduating seniors are preparing for life beyond high school. And for many budding scholars, that means applying for scholarships. Friends of…
FSPW to co-host ‘Unlikely Thru-Hiker’
Think you could never pull off a long-distance hike? You might want to talk to Derick Lugo. A young black man raised in the city, Derick figured he was about…
Harvest Festival to benefit FSPW
Here’s a puzzler for you: What is better, beer or wilderness? Good thing you don’t have to choose at the upcoming Utara Brewing Harvest Festival. Set for Saturday, Oct. 17,…
Jayden Winslow’s Wilderness Experience
Straddling the summits and flanks of northwest Montana's Cabinet Mountains lies the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness Area (CMWA). Over 94,000 acres of primitive, rugged, and pristine Montana landscape that welcome exploration…
