By Pat McCleod 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…
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.
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…
Grandma’s Birthday and a Hike to Bramlet Lake
A most memorable wilderness experience. By Mahala Wedel July 28, 2014 marked my Grandma Wedel’s 80th birthday. The entire extended family tried to decide how to best celebrate this historic…
“Mr. Wrench” leaves his tools for the wilderness.
All New to Me By Keith Meyers This was all new to me. I had been invited to go with several friends and a new member of our community on…
Why I Like Wilderness
By Pete Mickelson I grew up in two places: first on a farm on the edge of the Allegheny National Forest in northwest Penn’s Woods and then on the edge…
Hunting in Wilderness isn’t easy, but it’s worth it!
By Don Clark I came to Libby, Montana from South Dakota in 1967. I was unfamiliar with the concept of Wilderness. My wife drew a mountain goat permit in 1969…
Perspective
By Doug Ferrel This September we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, and also of our much loved Cabinet Mountains Wilderness. The Act was passed in 1964 by…
