Up in the dumps
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Bonner County kids of a certain vintage and/or sensibility will know what I mean when I refer to the Dufort Mall. In fact, they’ll also know that we have...
Category: Sports and Outdoors
Mountain lion activity partially closes trails at Pine St. Woods
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Kaniksu Land Trust temporarily closed several trails at Pine Street Woods on Aug. 15 after mountain bikers reported seeing a dead deer near the Crooked Tree overlook. The organization...
Keep it moo-ving
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff Speed. Precision. Offensive strategy. Defensive strategy. Communication. These are some of the hallmarks of sports, from football to basketball and beyond. They’re also integral to one of rodeo’s up-and-coming...
A perfect time for a swim
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Since its inception in 1995, the annual Long Bridge Swim has seen tens of thousands of swimmers cross the long stretch of water alongside the iconic Long Bridge. Some...
Dirt-y Secrets: Summer is a busy season in the garden
By Ranel Hanson Reader Columnist “Hot fun in the summertime!” — Sly Stone If you are a gardener, you live for summer. I am speaking for myself and anyone who loves to get in...
The evolution of camping
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There is nothing quite so refreshing as sleeping outside. I’ve always been a camper, but as the years go on, my camping has evolved to incorporate many choices of...
A quarter-century in the courts
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Twenty-five years is a long time to fight for any cause. But if the past several decades have taught us anything, it’s that environmental issues are a public interest...
One more race
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff On Sunday, July 10, Sandpoint will experience what Jacey Lawson calls “race day magic” — that is, the feeling of love and community that surfaces during the annual Jacey’s...
Water safety habits are a life preserver
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The rivers and lakes of Idaho are a natural draw for those seeking recreation, but they can have a treacherous side. When news broke that four people had gone...
Diverse group hatches proposed winter recreation plan
By Brad Smith Reader Contributor My dad and uncle met up in Sandpoint in 1983 after hearing about the beauty of Lake Pend Oreille and the surrounding Selkirk and Cabinet mountains. The allure of...
