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Wild Creatures of the Scotchmans

September 15, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

All About Mountain Goats

by: Doug Ferrell

One hot day this summer, a party of hikers rested on some rocks just below the summit of Scotchman Peak. After they moved on up the...

Meet our Interns! Ella & Kimberly, Summer 2023

July 11, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

Rose: Hey ladies! I’m so excited to have you as interns this summer! Ella and Kimberly - tell me what you’re doing with the Friends this...

11,000 Friends for the Wild Scotchmans

May 12, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness just welcomed our 11.000th Friends - the Viergutz family!

Robert and Tabitha Viergutz and their two boys, Reed and Raecyn, have made Libby, Montana...

From ice to mud to frozen mud and back again

April 17, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

A reflection on Earth Day and the Wild places we inhabit.

The official start of spring may be the end of March, but I feel like Earth Day is when the spring-time vibes are finally on...

9 films about wild people and places

February 26, 2023 Britta MireleyLeave a comment

At the Wild and Scenic Film Festival, we will be showing 9 films about adventurous people and wild places. Here’s a sneak peek into the films we will be showing Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the...

Wilderness – Make You Feel My Love

November 22, 2022 Graden QuistLeave a comment

Wilderness –make you feel my love

When the 4th Thursday of November arrives, we gather around friends and families for a day of Thanksgiving. As we count our blessings,...

15 Essentials for Below Freezing

November 8, 2022 Joel ThompsonLeave a comment

The upcoming barometric forecast is indicating that the extended Fall of 2022 is coming to an end. With lows in the single digits our transition from Fall to Winter is...