What’s New?

Since 2019, the Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association’s (SIHA) has held a spring community clean-up in Stanley. In partnership with the Sawtooth Society and local community members, SIHA is again organizing an event to collect roadside trash that has accumulated over the winter and spring seasons along Stanley streets, Highways 21 and 75, and throughout the area.
Volunteers are needed. If you would like to help, trash bags, gloves, and safety vests will be available outside at the Community Building in Stanley from 9am to 12pm on Wednesday, June 8th. RSVP to claim a section of road or let us know you’re coming! RSVP’s are appreciated by June 3rd so we can create our blueprint to cover as much ground as possible. You can join the event for any amount of time you are available, and if you would like to pick up supplies early, or to participate at a time more convenient for you, you can contact Lin at the Stanley Museum to make arrangements: lgray@discoversawtooth.org or 208.774.3517. Rain date, in case these winter storms continues to hold on, is Wednesday, June 15th.
Support SIHA’s free programs by becoming a member or making a donation! You can make a gift directly from our website:
Oral Histories: We are continuing to gather oral histories pertinent to the area. If you know someone with a good story to tell, please send us an email.
Your Path to Sawtooth Valley History! We’re planning structural upgrades and a new building at the Stanley Museum. Support these projects by having your name, the name of a loved one or inspiring words inscribed on a commemorative brick to be installed in museum walkways.

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Discover the Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association…
AND DISCOVER THE SAWTOOTH NRA
Welcome to the Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association. Some folks who know us call us SIHA (SEE-hah)! Others just call us the Sawtooth Association or SA. We are a non-profit, member-based organization working in cooperation with the Sawtooth and Salmon-Challis National Forests. We were incorporated in 1972 as the first – and only – Cooperating Interpretive Association for the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. We work in partnership with the Forest Service to provide interpretive and educational programs on the Sawtooth NRA.
We are working to save and tell the stories of this grand environment…
- some stories are as old as the mountains
- some swim past in the river
- some are from the pioneers
- some are a way to protect the future
Message from the Sawtooth National Forest
The Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association (SIHA) provides excellent opportunities for visitors to gain insights into the area’s rich history through its programs and services. Visitors of all ages can enjoy interpretive activities at Redfish Visitor Center or attend a Forum and Lecture Series presentation at the Stanley Museum. SIHA also offers books, maps, and other educational items for sale at their outlets located in Forest Service offices. SIHA has worked with the Sawtooth National Forest since 1972 as a valued partner in sharing the stories of the forest and surrounding areas.
Kit Mullen, Supervisor, Sawtooth National Forest (2014-2018)