Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Forest Service campgrounds set to open this month
Since March, developed campgrounds and other recreation sites on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests have been temporarily closed for public safety. The sites are tentatively scheduled to start opening May 30 upon…
Spring is a perfect time for new outdoor traditions
Leaving the toilet seat up, or eating the last half of a doughnut left in a box — family traditions come in all stripes.
Dead bait is still best for lunker pike in big bays
Once the bobber moves, light a cigarette and smoke it.
Dispersed activities encouraged on Idaho Panhandle National Forests
As the Memorial Day weekend nears, the USDA Forest Service suggests exploration of dispersed recreation opportunities on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, encouraging forest visitors who want to get into the gr…
Low numbers prompt IDFG to shut down Chinook fishing in Clearwater River
Idaho Fish and Game has closed fishing for Chinook salmon throughout the Clearwater River system upstream from Lewiston.
Shakespeare and a dump run; a ballad of spring cleaning
I knew a girl who could pull more gear, stay awake at the wheel longer and generally out endure most of her peers during the sleepless commercial fishing opene…
IDFG whitetail study continues in Panhandle
In a study that began last year, Idaho Fish and Game finished its second year of monitoring whitetail deer in the Panhandle.
Auxiliary performs free boat checks
The U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary Coeur d’Alene Flotilla will perform Vessel Safety Checks beginning this month. The checks are free at boat launches and can be scheduled at residential homes or wherever boats are stor…
Pike pounding on Hayden Lake is a spring family tradition
Welcome to the family.
Lawsuit filed to stop US from killing coyotes in Idaho
Three environmental groups have filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the U.S. government from killing coyotes to protect livestock in Idaho until environmental stud…
Judge allows lawsuit to ban bear baiting in Idaho, Wyoming
A federal court says a lawsuit seeking to ban using bait for hunting black bears in national forests in Idaho and Wyoming can continue
Lake trout gillnetting on Upper Priest resumes this month
Lake trout removal in Upper Priest Lake will begin May 11 and run until May 29.
Montana officials euthanize two bears for killing livestock
MISSOULA, Mont. — Two grizzly bears were euthanized late last month by wildlife officials in Montana for killing livestock, officials said.
Another Dworshak bass record but this one isn’t a keeper
A Lewiston man is the latest title holder of the state catch-and-release record for smallmouth bass.
Jewelry in the hen house, Run boy run
Ruby and topaz lace, emerald frizzle, gold bars.