Our Story

The Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association, Inc. (SIHA) is a member-based organization that was established as a cooperating association in 1972 when the Sawtooth National Recreation Area was established by Congress.  It operates in cooperation with the Sawtooth and Salmon-Challis National Forests.  It is certified by the State of Idaho as a non-profit corporation with section 501(c) 3, IRS-approved status.

It is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors, all of whom are volunteers.  Funds are generated by book sales, membership fees, donations, and grants.

SIHA works in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, City of Stanley, Idaho Heritage Trust, Idaho Humanities Council, Sawtooth Society, Sawtooth Mountain Mamas, National Smokejumpers’ Association, Stanley Community Library, Sawtooth-Stanley Chamber of Commerce, and others to complete a number of projects.