‘The lessons that wilderness can teach us’
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Phil Hough can pinpoint exactly when he fell in love with the wilderness.
He remembers paddling down the Allagash River in a canoe in the …
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Winter hiking in the Scotchmans
By Reader Staff
Hiking season doesn’t have to end once the snow starts falling. Despite the low snow down low, the local mountain snowpack is looking strong. The winter hike …
Wilderness comes home with Wild and Scenic Film Festival
By Reader Staff
Breathtaking vistas. High adventure. Stories that celebrate both nature and the human spirit.
It’s what the wilderness experience is all about and that’s what’s on offer with …
Voices in the Wilderness
By Jayden Winslow
Reader Contributor
Straddling the summits and flanks of northwest Montana’s Cabinet Mountains lies the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness Area. Over 94,000 acres of primitive, rugged and pristine Montana …
September rounds out FSPW trail work session
By Reader Staff
Summer is almost over, but there’s still plenty of time to put some TLC into those trails.
A handful of dates yet remain to sign up for …
FSPW awards scholarships to Bonner County students
By Reader Staff
With budding scholars across the country preparing to continue their education, Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness is proud to lend a helping hand.
The wilderness organization awarded …
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness: Same mission, new logo
By Reader Staff
In part to symbolize their continued commitment to achieving Wilderness designation for the Scotchman Peaks of Idaho and Montana, Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness today announced the …
Volunteer appreciation picnic planned for Friends of Scotchman Peaks
By Reader Staff
Volunteering for trail work is one of the most rewarding experiences out there. Not only do you get to improve beautiful trails throughout the area, but your …
Pend Oreille Pedalers endorse Scotchman Peaks bill
By Reader Staff
Pend Oreille Pedalers is the latest local organization to publicly support a Scotchman Peaks wilderness designation.
In a letter addressed to Idaho Sen. Jim Risch, the mountain …
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness celebrates volunteers
By Reader Staff
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness (FSPW) held their annual volunteer appreciation picnic in Heron, Mont., on Oct. 15. Volunteers from the 2016 season and earlier enjoyed good …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss a Valentine’s Party, Living Voices, an Opera Soiree, and more! See the full list of events in the 
