The Alpine Examiner July 5th, 2026 Naturalist Blog Getting to the heart of what matters in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Woodpeckers: The Sawtooths’ Noisiest Neighbors With their distinctive drumming and unique nests, woodpeckers are some of the most ubiquitous feathered friends spread around the World. The US houses twenty-two different species, ten of which […]
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No Place Like Home
The Alpine Examiner June 28, 2026 Naturalist Blog Getting to the heart of what matters in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area No Place Like Home “There’s no place like home,” Dorothy says as she returns to Kansas in The Wizard of Oz. I have a similar sentiment whenever I come back to a place I’ve […]
Welcome to our 2026 SIHA Crew!
THE ALPINE EXAMINER June 10, 2026 NATURALIST BLOG Alicia Lindbom, 2026 Summer Programs Coordinator Getting to the heart of what matters in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Welcome to our 2026 SIHA crew! Hello to our 2026 Summer Crew! The Redfish Visitor Center isn’t open quite yet, but summer season has begun for us here […]
Don’t Eat the Watermelon Snow!
The Alpine Examiner March 2, 2026 Naturalist Blog Getting to the heart of what matters in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Don’t Eat the Watermelon Snow! Watermelon snow may sound like a refreshing, summertime treat, but it is actually a super interesting phenomenon. Watermelon snow is characterized as red/pink snow commonly found during the summer […]
Winter Tracks Tell Tales
The Alpine Examiner December 2025 Naturalist Blog Getting to the heart of what matters in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Winter Tracks Tell Tales Finding tracks any time of the year is fun, but winter is always my favorite time to track. Tracks that might be invisible in summer suddenly stand out clearly, and you […]
2025 Newsletter
SIHA News and Events Did you miss our 2025 Annual Newsletter? Here it is!
SIHA begins next steps in Center for the Sawtooths planning
SIHA News and Events SIHA begins next steps in Center for the Sawtooths planning We are excited to announce that SIHA is seeking proposals for architectural and engineering services for the Center for the Sawtooths’ Master Plan! The Request for Proposals (RFP) and related documents are now available for review. Complete proposals must be postmarked […]
Under The Ice: How Fish Survive the Winter
The Alpine Examiner November 11, 2025 Naturalist Blog Getting to the heart of what matters in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Under the Ice: How Fish Survive Winter Being from Florida, I never had to worry about freezing temperatures. Since moving West, experiencing snow, ice, frost, slush and sleet has been an adjustment to living […]
SIHA’s Oral History Series Begins
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. […]
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 […]