Today is March 1st. Here in our corner of Idaho the sky is blue and the temperature is approaching 50F. Down in the valleys the snow is all gone, save…
Author: Phil Hough
Phil Hough is the Executive Director of the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness.
He has hiked the "triple crown": the Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest trail (twice). He has also paddled the length of the Yukon river. Phil's love of wilderness guides him as he works to save the incrediblly wild Scotchman Peaks, one of the last and largest roadless places in northern Idaho and western Montana.
Way to Go Brad!
Recently the Wilderness Society announced that Brad Smith, our very own map maker, will receive the 2010 "Murie Award." Presented annually, the Murie award recognizes a “front-line federal or state…
Convergence
There's a powerful convergence of holidays and celebrations going on this week. Sunday was both Valentine's Day as well as the Chinese New Year (in comes the Year of the…
Wilderness and the Urban Interface
This weekend I was reflecting on Wilderness and a recent visit to Tucson. While it may seem odd to put those two things together, Wilderness and a major metropolitan area,…
Idaho Business Women of the Year
On Tuesday the Idaho Business Review announced their list of honorees for the 2010 Idaho Business Women of the Year. We are proud to announce that Carol Jenkins, Vice-Chair/Idaho and…
Congratulations on Chamber Choice Awards
On Friday night the Greater Sandpoint Area Chamber of Commerce held their Second annual "Chamber Choice Awards". We'd like to congratulate to all of the Winners and Nominees! You can…
Wilderness Workshop
Recently, 35 active volunteers including our board and staff came together to attend a Wilderness Workshop. Our primary goal was to increase our ability to work with effectiveness and enthusiasm…
Congressman Rehberg Gets an Earfull
This last Saturday, January 16th, Congressman Denny Rehberg held a "listening session" to hear public comments on Senator Tester’s “Forest Jobs and Recreation Act” which would establish over 670,000 acres…