It's been a big year for Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. Taken as a whole, 2019 was about spreading the wilderness word through engagement and education. More people than ever…
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The very FIRST (FSPW) 2020 beer-drinking event is Jan. 6
It may not be the FIRST beer-drinking event of the year. After all, there’s a lot of football to watch in the next few days. But the Laughing Dog Brews…
Twas the Night Before Christmas
There's nothing like a holiday classic. So let us replay this one. It was orignially posted in 2013. But we're bringing it back! A Trackers Christmas by Brian Patrick Baxter It…
Once wilderness is gone, it’s gone
Jim Mellen loves many things about the wilderness: the peace, the hiking, the beauty. But for him, the greatest gift of all is its irreplaceability. Once it's gone, there's no…
Celebrating winter in our wild back yard.
Winter has arrived, and the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness (FSPW) winter hike season is right behind. In every season, FSPW volunteers lead hikers into and around the edges of…
FSPW outdoor programs for kids: game changer, life changer
It’s a pleasure to see kids light up at natural things, and Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness volunteers and staff often have the pleasure. FSPW family hikes are sometimes populated…
The solitude of wilderness speaks volumes
When Montana resident Chris Evans was asked what gift of the wilderness he valued most, he had a simple reply: “Solitude.” That single word says a lot. With technology and…
Giving Tuesday celebrates community
Giving Tuesday is a time to reflect on all the things that matter. Wilderness is one of those things, sure. But so are the local communities, businesses and people that…
