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 you’re just visiting, here...
Category: Sports and Outdoors
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 we saw each other...
Schweitzer: a summer fun bonanza
By Ben Olson Reader Staff What is there to do on a ski hill in summer? Well, in a word: everything. Schweitzer Mountain Resort’s summer activities are in full swing, and it’s always a...
Quest expands its facilities
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Apparently life under new international ownership is treating Quest Aircraft well. Less than six months since its purchase by Japanese company Setouchi Holdings, the company is nearly doubling its...
The Garden Corner:
By Dan Eskelson Reader Columnist A properly designed windbreak has a profound effect on the physical and economic well-being of both humans and animals. Research has shown that heating costs can be reduced by...
The benefits of trees
By Dan Eskelson Reader Columnist A recent news story brought to light some very interesting studies conducted in metropolitan areas about the benefits of trees. The incidence of violence at large housing projects was...
Sandpoint Lions Club gearing up for the Fourth
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Like fireworks? Parades? Toys for tots? The annual Easter Egg hunt? Thank the Lions Club. The Sandpoint charter of the Lions Club has been helping the community of...
Schweitzer’s new Summit Lodge
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff If you’ve ever fancied having dinner with a full view of three states and two countries, you’re in luck—Schweitzer Mountain Resort announced Tuesday a long-anticipated summit lodge is...
Badges, guns and boats
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader staff The temperature is a solid 80 degrees come Sunday at City Beach. There’s barely a wisp of cloud in the sky. The water temperature rests at a steady 69.4...
