Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
'Gran Fondo' mountain bike ride is Saturday
COEUR d'ALENE - Local cyclists are invited to a "Gran Fondo" mountain bike ride on Saturday at Fourth of July Pass.
On the trail
COEUR d'ALENE - Chic Burge is rarely indoors.
Be prepared
Sure, Cayman Kirkhart's Eagle Scout project was a little ambitious.
IDFG reviewing kokanee population impacts
COEUR d'ALENE - With this year's high runoff, Idaho Fish and Game doesn't know what the impacts might be on Lake Pend Oreille and Lake Coeur d'Alene kokanee populations.
Kokanee, mackinaw fishing heating up
Anglers are having good luck pulling kokanee out of Lake Coeur d'Alene and Spirit Lake, said Duane Sunell of Cabela's.
Outdoors briefs for July 14, 2011
Woodcutting areas to open
As usual, bear problems common
COEUR d'ALENE - Every year around this time, conflicts between humans and black bears become very common.
IDFG wolf hunt survey questions now online
Idaho Fish and Game is gathering public opinion on its proposed wolf seasons that would use hunting and trapping to reduce the population to a level that is sustainable, meets federal recovery goals and reduces con…
Take a hike
One of the greatest perks about living in the Coeur d'Alene area is that you do not need to go far for a vacation.
Fishing first-rate on Cd'A River
Pat Way, a fly-fishing guide at Orvis Northwest Outfitters in Coeur d'Alene, took a trip down the Coeur d'Alene River over Fourth of July weekend.
Lessons of the lake
We loaded the packs and shoved off, our paddles swirling through cold water, the canoe riding easily over small, harmless swells.
Woods takes first place in Cd'A Anglers fishing derby
About 55 people participated in the competition
Old quarry, new tactic
COEUR d'ALENE - Scattered across North Idaho's rugged landscape, fleet-footed gray wolves are tough to track down.
Is the only good snake a dead snake? Not at all!
Many people have a natural aversion to snakes, while many others simply hate them. However, the negative stigma that surrounds snakes is completely undeserved. Snakes are in fact extremely beneficial animals to hav…
Local fishing coming around
Local fishing continues to improve as the wet spring and runoff in the mountains runs its course, said Steve Holweg of Cabela's.