It’s never too late no matter how old you are and there’s no better time than now to learn to ski or snowboard. Two of our writers went out on their own paths this season in pursuit of doing just that, and, in the process, gained insight and experience into the cult of snow-sliding fanatics. […]
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Local shops’ favorite picks for the coming ski and snowboard season By Brad Naccarato With a ton of La Niña optimism surrounding the upcoming 2024-25 season, folks are already chomping at the bit to gear up for what could be an epic winter in the mountains. With so many great shops in our region, offering
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Photos courtesy of Idaho Forest Group This past September, nearly 2,000 acres of North Idaho forest along Prichard Creek, a tributary of the Coeur d’Alene River between the town of Prichard and Thompson Pass, was protected from future development thanks to an Idaho Forest Group (IFG) donation of a conservation agreement to Kaniksu Land Trust.
By Marcy Timblin, Kaniksu Land Trust Cover photo courtesy of the Kanisku Land Trust “I think people my age are concerned that the place where we grew up is going to be lost to development.” – A 23-year-old Bonner County resident. Living in Sandpoint for decades, I’ve seen changes. The town has grown, traffic is
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By Eric Deady Cover photo courtesy of Eric Deady When I think of getting out there, especially during the summer months, I think of water, and how to get myself into it. There’s no place quite like the Idaho Panhandle when it comes to swimming opportunities, and it’s as easy as a summer breeze to
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The North Idaho Kayaking group and the Coeur d’Alene Canoe and Kayak Club are putting on a North Idaho paddle sports information and equipment exchange event at Fireside Park in Spirit Lake, Idaho, on June 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find deals on a range of paddling gear and talk with veteran kayakers
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Cover photo by James P. Johnson There are a lot of reasons to like Coeur d’Alene—among them, a couple of enjoyable, well-known, lakeside hikes. Tubbs Hill, with a main trail that follows the lake shore and is mostly flat, begins next to the Coeur d’Alene Resort downtown. But less-trafficked Mineral Ridge, which demands a little
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Explore all six of the trails of the Coeur d’Alenes Labor Day ushers in moderate temps and clear skies. Deciduous trees flare with color. Our bike trails are more easily traversed. And our unique eateries are over the summer rush. These are a few reasons why it’s a great time to bike and play in the Idaho
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“An unspoiled river is a very rare thing in this Nation today.” – Former President Lyndon B. Johnson upon signing the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, 1968 It’s been almost two decades since I made North Idaho my home, and, from day one, I noticed people speaking fondly of the St. Joe River and the
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Everyone knows at least one thing about Wallace, Idaho: that’s where Dante’s Peak was filmed; it’s located at the Center of the Universe; and during the Great Fire of 1910, Ed Pulaski saved nearly all his men after ordering them into an abandoned mineshaft to wait out the fire. While local Wallace folks remain deeply
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