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Outdoors

What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.

Updated 15 years, 5 months ago
BF Ranger District seeks volunteer campground hosts

The Bonners Ferry Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests is looking for volunteer campground hosts at the historic Snyder Guard Station near the Moyie River.

Updated 15 years, 5 months ago
Something to quack about

POST FALLS - Harrison Goecke's duck art has taken flight.

Updated 15 years, 5 months ago
Nomad of the forest

An outdoorsman could spend most of his life in the woods and never spot a wolverine.

Updated 15 years, 5 months ago
Eagle watch live online

If you like to watch eagles in their nest, you now have a chance.

Updated 15 years, 5 months ago
Sledfest returns bigger than ever

SANDPOINT - Crashes, passes and close finishes will be on display as the third annual Schweitzer Sledfest returns to Schweitzer on April 16-17.

Updated 15 years, 5 months ago
'It's who I am'

No doubt about it, Errin Bair loves her job at Farragut State Park.

Updated 15 years, 5 months ago
From the Field: Chinook Season

While most anglers are still focused on steelhead fishing, some are turning their attention to Chinook salmon fishing.

Updated 15 years, 5 months ago
National survey begins April 1

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will soon be conducting the 12th National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation.

Updated 15 years, 5 months ago
The fine points of shed hunting

Antler hunting, more commonly known as shed hunting, is a favorite pastime for those of us suffering from cabin fever.

Updated 15 years, 5 months ago
ISDA denies permit for weevil project

SANDPOINT - A long-awaited project to determine the effectiveness of weevils in beating back Eurasian milfoil in Pend Oreille has encountered another snag.

Updated 15 years, 5 months ago
Skiers race in EEYSL Finals

Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area hosted the Emerald Empire Youth Ski League Finals last Saturday.

Updated 15 years, 5 months ago
Wyoming, feds continue wolf talks

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Wyoming may be making progress toward convincing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that wolves should be classified as unprotected predators …

Updated 15 years, 5 months ago
Bluegill fishing season begins at Fernan Lake

With weather shifting with the seasons, the best bet for sure firing fishing is probably catching bluegill fish at Fernan Lake.

Updated 15 years, 6 months ago
Warmer temps ... better fishing

If anyone plans to drop a line in the water this weekend, they should hit the Chain Lakes.

Updated 15 years, 6 months ago
Leading teens to new HEIGHTS

Not snow, not cold, not even 50 mph winds could turn back Tim Grubham's hardy band of Venture scouts last month.