This is part 2 in our "Thankful for wild places" series. Why are YOU thankful for wild places? We would love to hear from you. I grew up in the…
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John McCarthy talks wilderness in Sandpoint
A love for Wilderness has driven John McCarthy for four decades. From his roots as a U.S. Forest Service trail crew worker in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness to his latter years…
Thankful for Wild Places
When you grow up surrounded by natural splendor, it’s easy to take it for granted. The simple beauty of nature was something I found difficult to appreciate as a child.…
Harvest Festival Reflections
Lincoln County has quite a lot worth celebrating. Incredible wild surroundings, fresh homegrown food, and fine craftsmanship to name a few. The harvest season is the perfect time to come…
Discover a winter wonderland
There's nothing like the wintertime view from the top of Scotchman Peak. This winter, we hope more people will experience that sight. And we need your help to do it. …
Cinnabar Challenge Met!
A big thank you to everyone who donated to the Friends as part of this year’s Cinnabar Challenge Grant. Cinnabar has matched $5,000 in donations from Friends like you for…
Thank you to Scotchmans’ summer season volunteers
In the incredible Scotchman Peaks, summer has flown past with its usual urgency. It seems like just yesterday we gathered on a rainy day at the Scotchman Peak trailhead to…
Winter Tracks 2020 is just around the corner.
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness volunteers close the age gap with Winter Tracks Part of saving the rugged and wild Scotchman Peaks for future generations is helping kids “find their…
