There's something about enjoying clean air and clean water that puts your mind at ease. Just ask Jen Kreiner. The northwest Montana resident relies on the Scotchmans to clear away…
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Mel Dick knows that a wild backyard is good for business
As the owner of the 219 Lounge, he's seen a thing or to when it comes to running a Sandpoint bar. He understands that Idaho's natural beauty attracts people to…
Intern Sophie Conerly is off on her big summer adventure.
Sophie Conerly drove 39 hours from Georgia to her summer quarters at Trout Creek Ranger Station on the Cabinet Ranger District. That’s a long haul, but she was excited to…
In the Sun
by Kaeli Wells I hiked down off the mountain at 3:44 in the morning. It was the day after the summer solstice and there was already a thin line of…
Flip-flops and Mountain Goats
Yeo Won Yarnell's essay was the best of the 2019 FSPW Scholarship Competition. I was raised in a household that highly values doing outdoor activities like hiking, biking and skiing. …
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness is open for summer fun
Summer is finally here. What better way to celebrate our wild backyard than a few chances to enjoy that sunshine? The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness has two June events…
Volunteer opportunities await for Scotchman Peaks Wilderness
Looking to pitch in to Wilderness efforts this summer? The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness have you covered! With so many major events coming around the corner this summer, the…
Community rallies to save Plein Air Art Show
Big Eddy's is a picture perfect outdoor location for an art show. Unless it becomes incredibly cold, the winds blow, and rain comes down by the bucket loads. FSPW, Big…
