Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
BLM seeks nominations to advisory council
The Bureau of Land Management Coeur d'Alene District is seeking public nominations for four positions on its District Resource Advisory Council, which advises the district on public land issues. The BLM will consid…
Catching 'cabin fever'
KALISPELL, Mont. - For most people, a bar stool is just that; something to sit on and enjoy some liquid refreshment. But this weekend those bar stools become racing machines, sliding down Sugar Hill's snow-covered …
'Mail lady' and her wolf popular in Montana town
POLEBRIDGE, Mont. - Among the colorful people University of Montana students got to meet during a visit to Polebridge last week was Karin Craver, who delivers mail in the North Fork, often with her domesticated wol…
Winter fishing season on thin ice
Ice fishing is suspect at best right now.
Fish and Game officials plan ice fishing event
HAUSER LAKE - Stocked with fishing tackle, Idaho Fish and Game's "Take Me Fishing" trailers travel to local waters across the state to promote fishing opportunities. Wrapped with vibrant fish illustrations, they're…
Priest Lake trout population to be scrutinized
SANDPOINT - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is conducting a comprehensive study of lake trout in Priest Lake to help guide the development of a long-term…
Plenty of pike, perch under the ice
Ice fishing is steady as ever.
Backcountry Film Festival will feature 'epic' trips
COEUR d'ALENE - The Winter Wildland's Backcountry Film Festival makes its one-night-only Coeur d'Alene stop at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8, at the Eagles Club, 209 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d'Alene.
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.