Finding the bigger picture By Trinity Wallace I have always been captivated by nature; nature has a way of making my first-world problems seem little compared to the vast majority…
Category: Voices in the Wilderness
Voices in the Wilderness, begun as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, allows people from many walks of life to tell personal stories about enjoyable —or maybe not-so-enjoyable —adventures and personally important moments in wild country. Pieces are written by people from all around the Scotchmans area. Each story tells of the writer’s special relationship with wild places. The stories are funny, touching, scary, inspiring and all rooted in a personal relationship with a place with no roads.
These essays are published in papers around the region including Montanian, Western News, Sanders County Ledger, Bonner County Daily Bee, and Sandpoint Reader.
Voices in the Wilderness: Moose are the drama queens of the wild.
Close Encounters.... of the Moose Kind By Brian Sherry About 25 years ago, I took a couple weeks off work and went to Teton National Park, which I had briefly…
Little kids, lion kits, and Killer, the Wonder Dog
By Mark Sheets Hiking and camping in wild places have been a big part of our family lore. There are many events that are referred to when we are together…
Baptism in the Wilderness: An Adventure to the OTHER Crater Lake
by Jason Martin Schnackenberg Dedicated to the memory of Zach Haines I have had many experiences in the outdoors that have left tremendous impacts on my life and have continually…
Adding to the pack.
By Kristina Boyd For over a thousand nights, I had slept in the same position in my beloved mummy bag: left forearm squashed between my belly and the ground, right…
Pat McLeod’s trail work was a healing experience.
By Pat McLeod When I read about an overnight work detail in the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness newsletter, I hesitated before signing up for it. I wondered: Was I…
Callahan Peel of Troy adds to Voices in the Wilderness.
Surrounded by Nature, Amongst Good Company. By Callahan Peel, Troy High School Throughout my life, I have spent an immeasurable amount of time on the water. I live a few…
Climbing Dome, Finding Home
By Rachel Rebo My name is Rachel Rebo and I was born and raised in Libby, Montana. Growing up in this beautiful town, it’s hard not to fall in love…
