The natural world, wilderness, appears as a static object to most. There are perpetual weather changes, animals might pass by, perhaps you get lucky and see a rock-slide. On the large part, humans are evolved to only think of time in short spans – twenty years is a quarter of most peoples’ lives. And within […]
What Happened to the Red Fish of Redfish Lake?
Over the past several decades, Redfish Lake has become an incredibly popular summer destination for camping, boating, fishing, and simply spending time with family. But have you ever stopped to wonder what this environment looked like before humans reigned supreme? Redfish Lake was formed by thousands of years of glaciation. It’s one of the largest […]
Historical Sites in the Sawtooths
Historical Sites in the SawtoothsBy Megan Nelson, Museum Docent At the Stanley Museum, the museum volunteers don’t just talk to visitors about the exhibits in the museum. We talk to them about everything ranging from their families, to their hometowns, to their vacation plans. Many of the museum visitors have never been to Stanley and […]
Scenic Byways of the Sawtooths
How do you get to the most beautiful place on earth? To answer this we ought to ponder a common truism: it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey. What is it like to arrive to Stanley-a place a lucky few get to call home-? Because after coming home from a long trek to […]
A Destination for All Adventurers
The Sawtooth Mountains. Ever heard of them? I hadn’t either until I landed a summer job here. And now I’m wondering how I went my whole life without ever visiting this breathtaking area. This place has got it all! If you are the type of vacationer who likes to relax and lounge on the beach […]
Solace In The Sawtooth’s
My name is Laura Fitzgerald and I am one of the Naturalists with the Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association (SIHA). This week I am writing a blog post about how I find solace within the Sawtooth Mountains. There is a lot going on in the world currently, and it is always important to find a […]
Earthquakes and The Great Western Idaho Coastline
By Bryce Johnston, “Idaho doesn’t have a coastline,” you may be mumbling to yourself as you read this, “the only seafood I get is the shrimp platter from Albertsons,” which, most locals cannot personally recommend. Just trust us, by the end of this blog post we’ll have turned your McCall duplex into beachfront property. Welcome […]
How to Visit and Live Responsibly in Bear Country
by Rachael Marczak “How common are bears around here?” “Any recent bear sightings?” On a daily basis, I get maybe half a dozen variations of these questions, whether it’s at the desk at the Visitor Center or over the phone at the Ranger Station. Frequently on hikes, I’ll hear the ringing of a bear bell […]
The Sawtooths Are Home to More Than Me and You
The Sawtooths Are Home to More Than Me and You By: Hannah Fake Sockeye are red, Lupines are blue, The Sawtooths are home To more than me and you. The salmon that swim From nine hundred miles away; Return to these waters, So their eggs they can lay. The osprey and eagles, Rely […]
What’s in my pack?
Living here in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, gives me ample opportunity to hike. Some of my hikes take a few hours while others take me multiple days. Every hike is different, different mountains, lakes, wildlife, flowers, trees and trails. What doesn’t change is what is in my pack. Every hike I go on no […]