Social distancing. Working from home. Teleconferencing. The workstyle may change, but the goal of saving our wild backyard stays the same. To help flatten the curve while still getting the…
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Snow Cave: A winter adventure
By Christine Tefta, Priest River High School Class of 2019 Not long ago, in the early days of March, I set off near Silver Mountain on a backpacking exhibition. With…
Happy Trails to you Sandy!
At the end of March Sandy Compton will ride off into the sunset. At least that’s what he would have done if he had not taken a “Side Trips from…
Open for Wilderness
A very common proverb suggest that March “roars in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb.” This March the lion is still roaring. A lot has changed in…
Enjoy Scotchman Peaks ‘green’ on St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick's Day is all about the green — green clothes, green shamrocks, green beverages. But here in the Inland Northwest, we have no shortage of green most of year.…
Tony Lewis sees prehistory in wilderness
Exploring the mountains and rivers of the Inland Northwest isn't just a part of the regional lifestyle —it's also a walk through history. The signs of that history aren't apparent…
Round Lake and Winter Tracks: A natural combination.
Round Lake State Park and Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness have been partners in outdoor education for five years. Round Lake hosted its first Winter Tracks in 2015, and manager…
Love of wilderness binds generations
If there's one thing that binds Americans across generations, it's a love for wild places. While Valentine's Day weekend is usually spent focused on that special someone, it's worth remembering…
