The Latest from ICL
Soleless (But Not Soulless) in the White Clouds
On the first day of a several day trip into the White Clouds Wilderness, I was taught an important lesson: never skimp on hiking shoes.
Cecil Andrus: A Remembrance
The day that Cecil Andrus died, I was in the White Clouds beneath Castle Peak, surrounded by the legacy of the man who saved the place from becoming an open-pit mine.
A Week in the Wilderness along the Main Salmon River
A question that our floating family often pondered was "why?" Why is wilderness important? Something deep inside me calms once I am in the mountains or on a clear, swift river.
On the Second Day
Tomorrow, Aug 13, Meriwether Lewis became the first white person to receive the gift of salmon in Idaho.
Rolling Back Protections for Clean Water
The Clean Water Act protects all navigable waters within the United States-called "waters of the United States". How do we know if something qualifies?
Running to Protect Idaho's Public Lands
Emily is determined not to take our public lands for granted. She's even running an ultramarathon to show her love for these special places and the Idaho Conservation League who protects them.
Risch Seeks Input About Scotchman Peaks
If you didn't attend an open house, you can still express support for the proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness.
Craters of the Moon Safe for Now - More Monuments Remain at Risk
Zinke took two off the list for now, but 25 national monuments and reserves remain under review and at risk.
Midas Gold Discussion Gets Serious
All the Payette National Forest wants to do is make sure an historically battered and defiled piece of federal land has a fighting chance against the motives of industry.