Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Popularity of yurt homes expanding
When Beth McDonald wanted to downsize from a 3,800-square-foot home in Massachusetts, she chose the simplicity and portability of an ancient form of living spa…
Twin Lakes the best bet for solid ice
Some ice fishing is still available, promised Jeff Smith with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.
Glacier visitors brought $98 million to region
A new National Park Service report shows that 1.85 million visitors in 2011 spent almost $98 million in Glacier National Park and communities near the park.
More than 2,000 visit Pulaski Tunnel Trail
The Pulaski Tunnel Trail, located just south of Wallace on Moon Pass Road has attracted hikers from across the nation and foreign countries.
Pend Oreille mysis shrimp population shrinks
PONDERAY - A major player in the imperilment of Lake Pend Oreille's kokanee population is now itself against the ropes.
Hosts needed for BLM campgrounds in area
The Bureau of Land Management's Coeur d'Alene District is looking for volunteer campground hosts for the upcoming summer season at two distinctly different loc…
Open house to address big game issues
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be holding an open house to discuss big game hunting seasons from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Best Western Coeur d'Alene Inn.
'Race the Joe' jet boat event planned
Plans to launch a new jet boat river race on the St. Joe River at St. Maries are moving ahead.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation plans big game fundraiser
COEUR d'ALENE - Enjoy an entertaining evening while raising money to benefit elk and other wildlife habitat at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's Big Game Banquet and fundraiser auction slated for March 23 at The …
Art event celebrates Lightning Creek
SANDPOINT - The National Forest Foundation, in partnership with the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, the Pend Oreille Arts Council and Panhandle State Bank, will host a public art reception from 6-8 p.m. March 1 at…
'Like riding on a cloud'
SANDPOINT - Select few things can lay claim to being the fastest in the world.
Ice fishing event canceled
Thin ice has caused the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to cancel an ice fishing event planned for Saturday at Hauser Lake.
Anglers wait for warmer weather
With ice fishing likely done for the season, anglers are left waiting for spring fishing to heat up.
Kokanee comeback
PONDERAY - The Lake Pend Oreille Fishery Recovery Task Force and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are hosting a State of the Lake meeting tonight.
Moose study begins in northwest Montana
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has begun a moose study in three areas across the state, with one area focused near Libby.