SurvivalBlog’s News From The American Redoubt

This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. We also mention companies located in the American Redoubt region that are of interest to preppers and survivalists. In today’s column, we cover some “remote” possibilities.

Region-Wide

Video: The Great Scenic Loop Of Idaho And Montana.

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SurvivalRealty.com land search: Off-grid properties.

Idaho

Idaho Off the Grid: An Intimate Look at One of America’s Most Remote States.

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Clark County, Idaho: The least densely populated county in Idaho. Population: 982.

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Limiting remote work: Bill in Idaho House would cap number of days state employees could work from home.

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Explore It All: Adams Ranger Station, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, Idaho.

Montana

Glasgow, Montana Is America’s Most Isolated Town.

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The longest bus ride to school in Montana.

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Reader C.B. suggested this: Montana Judge Says Landowners Don’t Have ‘Absolute Freedom’ to Kill Elk, and Allowing Public Hunting Doesn’t Infringe on Their Rights.

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Video: Scenic Drive Along Road 89 and 49, Montana.

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Petroleum County, Montana: The least densely populated county in Montana. Population: 475. And almost half of the county lives in Winnett, population 182.

Central & Eastern Oregon

Off-the-grid in Oregon’s Wild East.

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Drive Eastern Oregon’s Ghost Towns.

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The least densely populated county in Oregon: Wheeler County. The county seat is Fossil, population 473.

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From reader C.B.: Cattle Losses in the ‘Thousands’ Feared as Wildfires Rage Across Oregon.

Central & Eastern Washington

The Most Remote Small Town In Washington Is The Perfect Place To Get Away From It All.

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A Guide to Stehekin: A Remote Paradise in the North Cascades.   Here is a quote

“Believe it or not, there are no roads that lead to Stehekin. The only way to reach Stehekin is via boat, plane, or foot!

Riding the Lake Chelan Boat Company’s Lady of the Lake passenger ferry serves as one of the most scenic routes to reach Stehekin! This year-round ferry service offers rides to Stehekin, Holden Village and Upper Lake Chelan aboard vessels that navigate the reflective waters of Lake Chelan. Keep your eyes peeled during the trip to see some spectacular scenes that highlight the beauty of Lake Chelan.

The trip to Stehekin is half the fun of visiting! The Stehekin Ferry provides another option to reach Stehekin via boat. Arrive in Stehekin via your own boat and dock at one of 16 different public docks, including one at Stehekin Landing.

Some of the biggest adventure enthusiasts reach Stehekin via a hike or horseback ride along one of several trails. All backpacking overnight adventures require a backcountry permit.”

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Garfield County: The least densely populated county in Washington.  A quote:

“Garfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,286, making it the least populous county in Washington; with about 3.2 inhabitants per square mile (1.2/km2), it is also the least densely populated county in Washington. The county seat and only city is Pomeroy.”

Wyoming

Wyoming’s Most Remote Location is the State’s Best-Kept Secret.

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One of the most remote places in the country. The Wind River Range, Wyoming.

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You Can Live Off The Grid In This Wyoming Town Considered The Best In The Country.

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The lowest population density in Wyoming: Niobrara County, Wyoming. It has 2,467 residents and 1,541 of them live in the town of Lusk.  Measuring 2,628 square miles, Niobrara County is slightly larger than the state of Delaware.

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A follow-up article, with more details: 3 Hall-of-Fame Musicians Killed in Plane Crash.

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Lightning Blows Up Turbine Blade Near Cheyenne.

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Eastern Wyoming Wildfire Nearly Burned Through Historic Fort Laramie.

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