Have you been enjoying the amazing Plein Air Art inspired by the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness area, but wanted to see some of it in the flesh (or, more accurately, canvas)?…
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Scotchman’s Essay Contest 2009
The question “Does Wilderness Have Value?” was explored by students from four Sanders County schools, who submitted essays for a contest sponsored by the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. Project…
2009 Photo Contest Winners Announced
This year's 2nd Annual FSPW Photo Contest had some fantastic photos entered into it. Congratulations to everyone who entered! We had over 50 photos this year, and narrowing them down…
Support for National Wilderness Month Grows
As you may know from last week's announcement of President Barak Obama's Proclamation commemorating of the 45th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, September is National Wilderness Month. Below are statements…
New Montana Wilderness Legislation
By now most everyone has heard about the legislation recently introduced by Senator Jon Tester (D-Montana), which includes almost 700,000 acres of wilderness. This message to the Friends of Scotchman…
Fundraising Challenge Grant 2009
We are excited to announce that the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness has been awarded a $4,000 "Challenge Grant" by the Cinnabar Foundation!! The Cinnabar Foundation is a non-governmental organization…
The Scotchmans in Backpacker Magazine
If you haven't already picked up your June issue of Backpacker Magazine, better do so quick before it leaves the newsstands! Turn to page 68 to read a terrific article…
2009 Annual State Of The Scotchmans
Join the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness at the new Ponderay Events Center (behind Sandpoint Furniture off the east entrance to the Bonner Mall complex) on Tuesday May 26th for…
