It's time to address the age-old question about hiking in the mud: should you walk around a mud puddle or through it? The answer is a little complicated. So, let…
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10 films about wild people and places
At the Wild and Scenic Film Festival, we will be showing 10 films about adventurous people and wild places. Here's a sneak peek into each of the films we will…
Wilderness – where the heart is
We all have those special places. For me, they are usually wild ones. They are places where I leave a piece of my heart. My wife, Deb, and I call…
Are you smarter than a Winter Tracks student?
Every year, we host weekly Winter Tracks outdoor education programs for local area schools throughout the winter season. These day-long field trips are designed to help students connect with nature…
Voices in the Wilderness: Bart George
For most of us, it’s not an accident that we live in the Inland Northwest (INW). Locals that have been here for generations love this place and are proud of…
Conservation: From the Timber Wars to Collaboration
Most people living in the Pacific and Inland Northwest are at least somewhat familiar with the infamous Timber Wars. Local "tree huggers" organized to save the elusive spotted owl and…
Voices in the Wilderness: Diane Newcomer
In September of 1960, my husband and I, with our two baby boys, moved to a ranch on Lightning Creek Road. My husband got us settled and returned to California…
Local businesses sponsor Wild & Scenic Film Fest
This February, Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness will be hosting the Wild and Scenic Film Festival online and at the Panida Theatre. The Festival will feature a curated collection of ten films all…
