Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Watersports event set for Long Lake
An amateur watersports competition will be held Saturday, Aug. 22 and Sunday, Aug. 23 on Long Lake in Washington.
Big One Chinook Derby underway on Lake Cd'A
The best salmon fishermen from throughout the Pacific Northwest are on Lake Coeur d'Alene this week setting lines in search of the big one.
Getting the point
ATHOL - Paul Clock vividly described of one of the best parts of being a bowhunter.
For good summer fishing, try Kootenai River
Many streams and rivers in the Panhandle are experiencing record low flows and warm water temperatures this summer. The result is tough conditions for fish and for anglers.
Friends of Scotchman Peaks kick off robust summer schedule
Summer is well underway in the Inland Northwest, and beautiful things are happening within the Scotchman Peaks Proposed Wilderness Area. The Friends of Scotchm…
Hunting for good stories?
When, as a young deputy sheriff, Bill Sansom was shot three times by a criminal he had just accosted, the aftermath of his experience left him unable to work in law enforcement but subsequently led to a grueling pe…
Sockeye arrive at Stanley despite warm water
The first sockeye salmon reached the Sawtooth Basin near Stanley on Monday, July 27 despite hot weather and warm water that prompted the Idaho Department of Fi…
Purchase controlled hunt tags by Saturday
Big game hunters who were successful in drawing controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear have until 11 p.m. PDT, Saturday, Aug. 1 to buy their tags.
Road reopens as Yellowstone monitors new thermal feature
Heat wave won't affect Idaho fishing rules
Warm water temperatures came earlier than usual to many of Idaho's fishing waters, but it's unlikely to lead to fishing closures or restrictions similar to tho…
Take hunter education now to avoid the rush
Hunter education is required for anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1975, who wants to purchase an Idaho hunting license.
Preparation is key to early big game hunts
With a number of hunting opportunities opening in early August on or near private property, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters that they can increase their success and avoid potential problems by…
On target
The Coeur d'Alene Bowmen archery club will hold its final 3-D shoot of the year Aug. 1 and 2 at Farragut State Park in Athol.
Bear encounters likely as summer continues
With summer temperatures continuing to increase and natural food sources for bears becoming harder to find in some places, potential for human interactions wit…
Yellowstone sees record attendance
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) - As Yellowstone National Park moves into the busiest part of the year, June saw record-setting attendance numbers.