Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Fewer breaks for sticker scofflaws
SANDPOINT - Fewer breaks will be given to boaters caught navigating Bonner County waterways without Idaho invasive species stickers.
Wait's almost over
In the rugged mountain range along the Idaho/Montana border, some lingering snow drifts have delayed the opening of the Route of the Hiawatha bicycle trail.
Volunteers clean up Idaho wilderness area's trails
BOISE - A group of volunteers who have worked to keep trails in Idaho's Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness clean and ready for visitors is expanding its efforts to the Frank Church-River of No Return wilderness.
Tying for a cause
COEUR d'ALENE - A flock of fly-tying aficionados gathered at the Hayden library on May 11.
Fly-fishing tournament June 4 on Snake River
AMERICAN FALLS - Trout Unlimited will host its annual fly-fishing tournament for invasive carp in the Snake River on Saturday, June 4, at Gifford Springs, about 20 miles downstream from American Falls on Lake Chann…
Lakes still offer area's best fishing option
With runoff high and muddy water continuing to be a problem on the rivers, area lakes continue to offer the best fishing option.
Ranchers cheered by lifting of wolf protections
MINNEAPOLIS - Ranchers in Western states said they're hopeful the removal of gray wolves from the federal endangered species list will make it easier to hunt t…
Idaho trail enthusiasts encouraged to buy specialty license plates
BOISE - Backers of the nation's first mountain bike specialty plate are encouraging trail enthusiasts of all kinds to buy the mountain bike plate and raise funds for preserving, protecting and creating multi-use tr…
IDFG announces Free Fishing Day, youth fishing clinic
Novice anglers of all ages are invited to celebrate Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 11.
NIChallenge adventure race to be held June 18
North Idaho College's Outdoor Pursuits will sponsor the seventh annual NIChallenge, an adventure race, Saturday, June 18 in the North Idaho wilderness (at a yet-to-be-announced location).
Largemouth bass, pike move closer to shore
Largemouth bass are moving to shallower waters as they begin the pre-spawn cycle.
Outdoors briefs for May 19, 2011
Event promotes Safe Boating Week
Dangerous territory
COEUR d'ALENE - On the northward swing of a long migration route, thousands of white tundra swans land in the Coeur d'Alene River Basin every spring, congregat…
Cabela's releases list of waters participating in promotion
Cabela's, in partnership with Outdoor Channel and "Wanna Go Fishing?" TV, released today the list of participating waters in its "Wanna Go Fishing for Millions?" promotion, an event the company hopes will encourage…
Try local lakes for fly-fishing
Local lakes are a fly-fisherman's best bet, said Mike Beard of Orvis Northwest Outfitters in Coeur d'Alene. The runoff has taken its toll on the Coeur d'Alene and the Joe.