It's time to put area on wilderness map

We live here because it is beautiful — mountains, lakes, wildlife, meadows and forests. Getting into the backcountry or even enjoying nature from town enriches our lives. Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness has, since almost the turn of the century, catalyzed support for a piece of wilderness in our “backyard.”

STEVE LOCKWOOD and MOLLY O’REILLY

Sandpoint

For the rest of the letter, see the print edition of the Bonner County Daily Bee or subscribe to our e-edition.