It;s a big 50th anniversary

50 years ago and a world of lawmakers who put aside bickering and political showmanship to do the right thing - for the American land and our natural heritage. This editorial talks about the anniversary in fine fashion. Today's generation of legislators care more for photo ops and bickering than they do in protexcting our natural heritage.

Idaho House panel endorses Church Wilderness trail resolution

OK, but as a former Idahoan transplanted by a career in the U.S. Air Force, I have seen little understanding among Idaho legislators of what wilderness is all about in the first place. For most, it all boils down to greed - the dollar bill. I think it's a safe bet that Frank Church himself would beg to differ. You can read about the Idaho House's push for trail rehabilitation in the Church-River of No Return right here.