The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, and others, have been involved for many years in the effort to protect the Scotchman Peaks as Wilderness to ensure it will always stay…
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Sandy Compton wins coveted activism award
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness (FSPW) Program Coordinator, Sandy Compton, was awarded the Keith and Pat Axline Award for Environmental Activism on May 19, 2018, during Idaho Conservation League’s (ICL)…
ALWAYS Film Showing
On Sunday, June 3rd, at 5:30pm, with Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness and Glacier Bank of Libby as co-sponsors, the Northwest Montana-Forest Fire Lookout Association (NWMT-FFLA) is bringing the film…
Our summer hikes and events are filling up fast!
There are still a few spots left in our summer hike series and educational outings. Check the listings below to sign up: June 16 - Old Growth Ecology Hike Join…
May 11 Friday Night Pints for a Cause at the 219!
Come to the 219 Lounge in Sandpoint (at 219 N. First, in case you didn't know) for a pre-election rally for a cause! There will be live music from Kevin…
Trails Report: National Trail System turns 50: FSPW All Stars are going to work
FSPW All Stars cranking up for another trail season The National Trail System is 50 years old this year, though many of the trails in the Scotchmans are much older.…
Extreme Plein Air Art Reception at Evans Brothers Coffee April 20!
Evans Brothers’ Coffee will be the venue April 20 for an artist’s reception for some of the FSPW “Extreme Plein Air” artists, including painters Ed Robinson and Aaron Johnson and…
Join us in Priest River for a great presentation on David Thompson!
Fur agent, cartographer, and master canoe builder David Thompson was one of the first Europeans to see Bonner County’s highest mountain, Scotchman Peak, and paddle the waters of the Clark…