Trail Dispatches: Nordic Adventures
By Ross Longhini
Reader Contributor
Nordic skiing is one of the oldest forms of locomotion across snow-covered landscapes. Historic evidence shows that Nordic skiing has been around for over 6,000 …
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Reflections of Nature
By Phil Hough
Reader Staff
We launched our canoe into strong head winds and waves. Forward progress was slow, so we camped early, on a muddy shore only five miles …
Why Wilderness?
By Phil Hough
Reader Contributor
When I was 10 years old, my dad and I took a 10-day adventure along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, a canoe route established in northern …
Fractured Lines:
By Melissa Hendrickson
Reader Columnist
Melissa here, the forecaster from the St. Regis/Silver Valley forecast area, sneaking in an article about our region down here. If you ever need a …
Winter off the beaten path:
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Intern
This slice of paradise we call North Idaho is often renowned for its lakes and mountains — places meant to be explored and admired. However, …
Best spring hikes
By Don Otis
Reader Staff
Ten years ago I remember driving to a trailhead out of Upper Pack River to see the newly placed “Beware of Grizzly Bear” signs.
I …
The Call of the Wild:
By Don Otis
Reader Columnist
We made our way to the Chimney Rock trailhead late last fall hoping to summit 7181’ Silver Dollar Peak. Two miles up we left the …
Outdoor fun in North Idaho
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
From the mountains to the lake, there is a little something for every outdoor enthusiast in Sandpoint. Whether you’ve lived here all your life, or …
Finding your adventure
By Don Otis
Reader Adventure Columnist
Mike served as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. The residual effects of PTSD were evident. Quiet. Reserved. Expressionless. We talked every time …
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