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.…
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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…
Theodore Roosevelt – Wilderness Warrior
On one of our most American of holiday’s, Presidents day, we celebrate all of America’s presidents. Many presidents have strong conservation legacies. Only Theodore Roosevelt can truly lay claim to…
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness 2020 scholarship competition open for entries
For over a decade, Friends of Scotchman Peaks has given high school seniors a chance to show their love for wild country. This year, the FSPW scholarship competition will award…
FSPW celebrates 15 years with films to remember
You sure make some good friends over 15 years. Never was that truer than Saturday night at the SYRCL Wild and Scenic Film Festival. A celebration of Friends of Scotchman…
Wilderness forms unlikely pair in ‘Mothered By Mountains’
Wilderness has an uncanny ability to bring people together. And sometimes, they're people that would never have met in any other circumstance. Such is the case in Mothered By Mountains,…
