Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Tagged wolf killed in Idaho
ENTERPRISE, Ore. - An Oregon wolf known to biologists as OR-16 was killed by a hunter in Idaho.
Boaters invited to race the St. Joe River in May
ST. MARIES - The St. Joe River Jet Boat Race is scheduled May 17-19 on the St. Joe River.
Ice fishing continues to improve
With continued cold temperatures, ice fishing on area lakes remains an option for anglers, said Steve Holweg of Cabela's.
Building a better ski
COEUR d'ALENE - Cris Burnham grew up skiing on hills of Sun Valley Resort. The sport became a passion.
Frozen foods, fun
COEUR d'ALENE - Wednesday morning, Woody Hecket made an offer to friend Bill Tarnasky that he couldn't refuse.
Human-caused grizzly bear deaths down in 2012
With improved habitat security on federal lands and continued public education, the number of grizzly bear mortalities in the Northern Rockies was relatively low at 18 in 2012.
New easement helps Sherwood Forest trails
SANDPOINT - Bicyclists and hikers will be able to enjoy the popular Sherwood Forest trails for a long time thanks to a new conservation easement.
Perch, trout can be snared through ice
The ice on Kootenai County lakes might not be ideal, but it's enough to keep fishermen occupied, according to Jeff Smith.
Great snow, numbersfor area ski resorts
Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area hit a December record of nearly 18,000 skier visits, a 10.9 percent increase compared with last year.
Fairgrounds to host sportsman's expo, RV and boat show
COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai County Fairgrounds officials are excited to announce the inaugural North Idaho Sportsman's Expo, RV and Boat Show, slated for April 27-28.
Rose Lake launch improvements proposed Snow patrol
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is proposing an access site expansion and improvement project for the Rose Lake boat launch.
Plan ahead, enter lottery
ST. MARIES - The St. Joe Ranger District is now accepting lottery applications for reservation rental dates at the popular Red Ives Cabin. Lottery applications…
Ice still isn't safe enough for fishing
Wet weather and temperatures in the 30s and 40s has left the winter fishing season quite unsettled.
Fish and Game offers ice fishing safety tips
Though lakes and reservoirs may be ice-covered, they may not all be safe yet for ice fishing. Anglers must use their own discretion when deciding whether or not the ice is thick enough for ice fishing.
Chuck Heath Sr. to speak at outdoors event at Cd'A church
Chuck Heath Sr., father of Sarah Palin and co-author of "Our Sarah: Made in Alaska," will be the guest speaker at the "Great Outdoors Day" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 19 at Lake City Community Church.