SIHA News and Events
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes join SIHA
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, in partnership with the Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association (SIHA), invite the public to a special dedication on Saturday, July 12 at 1 p.m. at the Stanley Museum. The event celebrates the work and partnership developing permanent tribal interpretive displays for the Stanley Museum and Redfish Visitor Center & Gallery.
These displays share the unique history and lifeways of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and their current and past connection to the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
The project was developed through a close collaboration between SIHA and the Tribes’ Language and Cultural Preservation Department (LCPD) staff, including Louise Dixey, Nolan Brown, and Bailey Dann. Over the past decade, their department has developed dozens of interpretive signs across central and southern Idaho, highlighting important Indigenous history. Antonia Hendrick designed the signs with funding provided in part by the Idaho Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Sawtooth Society’s License Plate Fund.
The event will be preceded by a program in the SIHA Summer Series presented by tribal members Bobette and Russell Haskett on Friday evening, July 11 at 5:30 p.m. titled, “Being Indigenous in the Modern Day.”
Join the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and SIHA for an enriching weekend of learning about tribal history in the Sawtooth’s and visit the permanent interpretive panels now on display at the Stanley Museum and Redfish Visitor Center & Gallery.
History Day - July 19
Don’t miss History Day from 12-4pm on Saturday, July 19th! We’ll have gold panning and cross-cut saw demonstrations, candle making, pioneer games, ice cream and lemonade, and live music from local musicians! There may even be an appearance by a few members of the SNRA’s very popular Wilderness stock crew!
Support SIHA with a chance to win a Main Salmon raft trip!
We are lucky enough to be able to offer a Main Salmon raft trip drawing! Mackay Wilderness River Trips has generously donated two seats on one of their 2026 luxurious, adventurous, and wildly fun week-long whitewater vacations down Idaho’s pristine Main Salmon River!
SIHA turns 53 this year and we are selling each ticket for $53. For your chance to win this unforgettable experience, purchase one (or more!) of the 200 tickets available online, at the Stanley Museum, or at the Redfish Visitor Center & Gallery.
Note: This trip must be booked before the 2026 summer season for travel during summer 2026.
With nearly 40 years of experience running trips on both the Main Salmon and the Middle Fork, Mackay is known for offering the most professional, comfortable, and unforgettable river adventures in Idaho.
This incredible package includes a 6-day, 5-night guided rafting expedition—complete with gourmet meals, refreshing beverages, round-trip transportation, and all the essentials: classic Mackay duffle bags, coffee mugs, dry bags, tents, cots, sleeping setups, and, of course, the best guides in the business. Perfect for couples, friends, or family members seeking a mix of relaxation, adventure, and connection in the heart of the Idaho wilderness.
Get ready for towering canyons, crystal-clear water, starry nights, and memories that last a lifetime. For more information about the experience, check out their website and socials: mackayriver.com, @mackaywildernessrivertrips.
