Idaho Roadless on PBS

Phosphate mining and resulting contamination will be revealed to the nation on the PBS documentary series NOW airing this Friday, February 22nd.The program investigates the proposed Idaho Roadless Rule, a Bush administration plan that opens the door for private industry to develop protected land, and examines the relationship between this plan and the phosphate mining …

A Better Kirkham Hot Springs Video – with Music!

This particular Kirkham Hot Springs video features the “Crappy Ole String Band” playing Cripple Creek.Which, just happens to feature my good friend Bart, on banjo.The rest of the band:Steve Rayne on Bass, Sherry Young on Guitar, Terry Young on Guitar, Makaela Shippy (8 yrs old) on Fiddle and Lanie Shippy (5 yrs old) on Fiddle. …

The Battle for Idaho’s Roadless Forests Begins

If there was ever a time for outdoor enthusiasts of all types to come together for the common good – it is now. The Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in Central Idaho Idaho has 9.3 million acres of roadless forests. The largest in the lower 48 by a long-shot, and with development in Alaska approaching, may eventually be …