Category: Sports and Outdoors
Commissioners approve final Camp Bay trail agreement with conditions
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
After more than two years of work and litigation, the Bonner County board of commissioners voted Nov. 5 to approve the easement at Camp Bay, …
An elk hunter’s circle of life
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Contributor
In my brief time as a parent, I’ve come to know that the ultimate joy of raising a small person is sharing things with them. …
Kaniksu Land Trust finalizes purchase of Sled Hill
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Kaniksu Land Trust officially took possession of the historic Sled Hill earlier this month, preserving the 48-acre parcel for future generations in perpetuity. For their …
Travers parking lot to close for paving as part of overall park renovation
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Big things are happening at Travers Park, as crews will pave the south parking lot located off of Pine Street. The work will run from …
U.S. Army Corps: Albeni Falls Dam gate replacement may span 4-10 years
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bonneville Power Administration spoke to a group of in-person attendees and online participants at an informational …
City Council OK’s grant application for Travers Park pump track
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Mayor Jeremy Grimm broke a 3-3 tie at the Sept. 18 meeting of the Sandpoint City Council, giving the greenlight for staff to submit a …
The Sandpoint Eater: Go fish!
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
It seems like plenty of my pals are coming or going on an epic fishing adventure (or two) this summer. Upon return, they show off …
A Few Thoughts… On wilderness and what it really means
By Sandy Compton
Reader Columnist
Fall is falling. Sunday morning, it becomes official. I will — hopefully — be in a spot that cares nothing for the arbitrary Gregorian calendar, …
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act
By Phil Hough
Reader Contributor
On Sept. 3, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Wilderness Act, preserving 54 areas as wilderness, totaling 9.1 million acres in 13 states. More …
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