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A Sawtooth Cross-Section
The natural world, wilderness, appears as a static object to most. There are perpetual weather
What Happened to the Red Fish of Redfish Lake?
Over the past several decades, Redfish Lake has become an incredibly popular summer destination for
Historical Sites in the Sawtooths
Historical Sites in the SawtoothsBy Megan Nelson, Museum Docent At the Stanley Museum, the museum
Scenic Byways of the Sawtooths
How do you get to the most beautiful place on earth? To answer this we
A Destination for All Adventurers
The Sawtooth Mountains. Ever heard of them? I hadn’t either until I landed a summer
Solace In The Sawtooth’s
My name is Laura Fitzgerald and I am one of the Naturalists with the Sawtooth
Earthquakes and The Great Western Idaho Coastline
By Bryce Johnston, “Idaho doesn’t have a coastline,” you may be mumbling to yourself as
How to Visit and Live Responsibly in Bear Country
by Rachael Marczak “How common are bears around here?” “Any recent bear sightings?” On a
The Sawtooths Are Home to More Than Me and You
The Sawtooths Are Home to More Than Me and You By: Hannah Fake Sockeye
What’s in my pack?
Living here in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, gives me ample opportunity to hike. Some
Salmon in the Sawtooth: Olympic Champs!
I grew up prowling around the mangroves of Florida with my dad. Fishing, paddling, and
No Admission Fee: The Beauty of Public Lands and Free Museums
No Admission Fee: The Beauty of Public Lands and Free Museums By Megan Nelson During
Light Bulb Moment
“History is an unending dialogue between the present and the past.” -E.H. Carr The subject
Don’t Take the Sawtooth Mountains for Granite
“As we passed on, it seemed those scenes of visionary enchantment would never have an
A walk with old friends
“A man could be a lover and defender of the wilderness without ever in his
How the Peaks Got Their Names
The name of the mountain range that runs through this region is fairly self-explanatory; the
An Evening Excursion
These long days provide for longer adventures. After a day of work, there are still
Flying Balloons
It’s almost a right of passing, at least in my neighborhood growing up. You go
Early Summer Fun!
Summer is arriving in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area! Days are getting warmer and the
Morning Run
I wake up at 6:45am not ready for my day to start. I snuggle further
Are You Ready for the Wilderness?
As a Naturalist, I do multiple Leave No Trace (LNT) talks every week. We stand
