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 begins July 31 in Priest River
A competitive watersports event will be held July 31 to Aug. 2 in Priest River.
Watch pets around wildlife as attacks rise in summer
LOS ANGELES - A 1-pound squirrel and 90-pound dog didn't let their size disparity stop them from dueling.
IDFG addresses wildfire concerns
Wildfires burning in Idaho have raised concerns about public safety and access to public lands.
Fishing rule changes proposed
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public feedback on proposed fishing rule changes for 2016-2018. Idaho fishing seasons and rules are developed for approval by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game C…
Idaho monarch butterflies being monitored
BOISE - Idaho's state insect is the monarch butterfly, but very little is known about monarchs in Idaho, or milkweed - which monarchs use exclusively for breed…
Comments sought on proposed bear baiting rule changes
Idaho Department of Fish and Game is launching a negotiated rulemaking process and wants to hear from the public about proposed changes to bear baiting rules.
Chinook salmon seasons continue
While the 2015 Chinook salmon season is winding down in some river sections, there are still more than 300 river miles open for salmon fishing enthusiasts in the Clearwater, Snake and Salmon drainages.
Boat launch temporarily closed
Record low river levels of the North Fork River has resulted in minimal water drafting locations for the Prichard-Murray Fire Department water tender. The fire department has a 3,500-gallon water tender that will d…
Purchase controlled hunt tags by Aug. 1
The big game controlled hunt drawings for deer, elk, antelope and bear tags were completed June 22. Applicants can find out if they were lucky enough to draw a tag by checking the controlled hunt drawing results on…
'Dispersed camping' offers alternative to full campgrounds
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - Few things are more disheartening to the camping summer tourist than pulling into a campground and finding all of the sites full. It's e…
Summertime! And the glamping is easy on Orcas IslandIf you go
ORCAS ISLAND, Wash. (AP) - Like a cruise-ship greeter, the affable blonde hostess waited as I pulled into my reserved parking spot. "Welcome to Wanderlust," sh…
Escape the heat at a mountain lake
Our visitors from Houston last week didn't think the 100-plus degree days in North Idaho were all that uncomfortable. Their contention is that 85 degrees with 90 percent humidity is worse.
Forest officials: Planning will help ensure a safe holiday weekend
Spending time on local public lands during the Independence Day weekend?
RMEF grant assists Idaho wolf management
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game accepted a $50,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to help firm up the state's ability to maintain management of its wolf population.
Backcountry visitors finding greater opportunities for solitude
Hikers, backpackers and backcountry horsemen are benefiting from recent management changes that create greater opportunities for solitude and backcountry experiences.