Summer's sweet swan song

Sunshine blankets North Idaho as people enjoy the outdoors

As he arranged bonsai trees for the farmers market in downtown Coeur d’Alene on Wednesday, “Bonsai Bob” Gray was in a good mood. “You couldn’t ask for better weather,” said the owner of Gray to Green Nursery. “These are the days we live here for.” The last day of summer on Wednesday was indeed a day to die for in North Idaho, with blue, sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-70s. People took advantage, hanging on to warmth before it soon surrenders to the cooler, wetter conditions sure to come this fall.