SIHA News and Events SIHA’s Oral History Series scheduled! The Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association and Stanley Community Library invite you to join us for another oral history series during the quiet season. Since the 1980s, SIHA has been conducting oral history interviews to capture the lives and experiences of folks connected to the Sawtooths. […]
The Alpine Examiner
Which is Which? Mule Deer vs Elk – 5 ID Tips
The Alpine Examiner October 15, 2025 Naturalist Blog Getting to the heart of what matters in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Which is Which? Mule Deer vs Elk – 5 ID tips Have you ever spotted a wild ungulate (a hoofed animal) up on a hillside or in the trees and found yourself wondering “Is […]
Bird of the Burn: The Black-backed Woodpecker
The Alpine Examiner September 21, 2025 Naturalist Blog Getting to the heart of what matters in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Bird of the Burn: Black-backed Woodpecker Following last summer’s fires, our forests look quite a bit different than they used to, but some animal species actually prefer these charred landscapes. The Blackbacked Woodpecker (Picoides […]
SNRA End-of-Season Clean-Up 2025
SIHA News and Events SNRA End-of-Season Clean-up 2025 Join Idaho Conservation League, the Environmental Resource Center, Idaho Trails Association, Idaho Rivers United, Wood River Trails Coalition, Sawtooth Society, Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association, and the U.S. Forest Service for the sixth annual SNRA End-of-Season Cleanup! The 2025 SNRA End-of-Season Cleanup effort runs from Monday, September […]
Who’s Who? Squirrel look-alikes in the SNRA!
The Alpine Examiner September 9, 2025 Naturalist Blog Getting to the heart of what matters in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Who’s Who? Squirrel Look-alikes in the SNRA! This may sound nuts, but this blog post will be all about squirrels! Puns aside, I decided to write a blog post about squirrels because they can […]
Primary Sources in Common History
The Alpine Examiner August 31 2025 Naturalist Blog Getting to the heart of what matters in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Primary Sources in Common History Common history is the approach to the discipline of history that places an importance on the lives of common people, rather than focusing on kings, generals, and those you […]
Osprey Worldwide Sensation
The Alpine Examiner August 24, 2025 Naturalist Blog Getting to the heart of what matters in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Osprey Worldwide Sensation When hanging out at Redfish Lake or driving down the highway you may have noticed a large brown and white bird making large circles over a body of water. This is […]
Two Elusive Mammals of the Sawtooths
The Alpine Examiner August 18, 2025 Naturalist Blog Getting to the heart of what matters in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Two Elusive Mammals of the Sawtooths Whether you spend a year, season or day here in the Sawtooths, the wildlife you encounter are one of the many things that make this a special place. […]
The Wood Wide Web: The Hidden World Beneath the Forest Floor
The Alpine Examiner August 10, 2025 Naturalist Blog Getting to the heart of what matters in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area The Wood Wide Web: The Hidden World Beneath the Forest Floor Photo Credit: Mycelium 1 – “Mycelium” by Bushman.K is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0. Imagine you are walking through a quiet, lodgepole pine […]
Seasons of the Sawtooths
The Alpine Examiner August 3, 2025 Naturalist Blog Getting to the heart of what matters in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Seaons of the Sawtooths View of the Sawtooth Valley from the top of Copper Mountain. Photo Credit: Sara Vanderwyk, SIHA staff Very few people are fortunate enough to live in the Sawtooth Valley in […]