Coeur d'Alene Press

March 26, 2025 midnight

Glacier National Park's Sun Road advanced reservations easier to get than one might think

The earlier morning hour slot — from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.— as one might expect, are going much faster. But in early July, it doesn’t get dark until well after 10 p.m. in Glacier, so even starting out at 1 p.m. gives a party plenty of daylight to enjoy the park.

March 26, 2025 1 a.m.

OPINION: Vietnam War Veterans Day reminds us of what it means to serve

March 29 is Vietnam War Veterans Day, the day set aside to remember and honor those who served in that ill-fated war. A phone call earlier this month brought to mind a perfect example of what dedicated service-to-country looks like. My friend, James Peterson, called to say that he would be undergoing surgery for a dangerous cancer, likely the result of his substantial exposure to Agent Orange during two tours of service with the Special Forces (SF) in Vietnam. It hit me hard because here was a man who had dedicated his life to standing up for his country and now was faced with a hefty price.

April 14, 2025 1:08 a.m.

Easter egg hunts galore

North Idaho has an abundance of egg-citing Easter activities to enjoy this spring.

April 7, 2025 1:08 a.m.

Egg hunts, other spring fun to be found around North Idaho

Colorful eggs abound as Post Falls city staff prepare for a Q’emiln Park egg extravaganza.

March 21, 2025 1:07 a.m.

Public dock access issue may be resolved before boating season

Boating season is right around the corner, though a resolution may not be far off concerning the docks and restrooms through Lakes Highway District and previously maintained by Kootenai County through the Department of Parks and Waterways. The sites at Bayview Fifth and Lakeside, the Spirit Lake Nautical Loop and the Twin Lakes Par 3 have been called into question after the county terminated the launch lease on Jan. 6.