Forest Service outlines changes to Green Bay campground
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
When it comes to locations to camp and recreate on Lake Pend Oreille, it’s hard to find better than Green Bay. The rocky beach east …
Tagged: Idaho Panhandle National Forests
For the love of Idaho winters
By Karissa Huntsman
Reader Contributor
As we all look to the skies hoping for more snow, we need to consider the responsibilities that come with being winter recreationists. From minimizing …
Rain brings relief from area wildfires
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Wildland firefighters breathed a sigh of relief earlier this week as substantial rain fell across the region, resulting in the return of blue skies and …
Firefighters prepare for hot weekend ahead
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Fire officials are anticipating increased activity at area blazes over the weekend, as a high-pressure system is expected to bring temperatures in the mid-90s to …
Forest officials: ‘Know Before You Go’ this holiday weekend
By Reader Staff
With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, public land managers across the Idaho Panhandle want to remind visitors that fireworks, and the possession of fireworks, are prohibited …
Shared Stewardship program targets North Idaho
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The U.S. Forest Service and Idaho Department of Lands have identified a large portion of North Idaho as high fire risk, making it one of …
Rain helps control Cougar Fire
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The 7,608-acre Cougar Fire was 50 percent contained on Wednesday, according to fire officials. Thanks to 0.5-0.75 inches of rain on the fire the last …
Cougar fire grows, area fires remain active
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Cougar Fire was an estimated 6,626 acres and 26- percent contained on Wednesday afternoon, with wind gusts of up to 20 mph near the …
Area fires grow, smoky air here to stay
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Cougar Fire made substantial moves over the weekend, as the blaze jumped Lightning Creek headed northeast and tripled in size.
The fire, located five …
Draft decision issued on Boulder Creek Restoration Project
By Reader Staff
Jeanne Higgins, Forest Supervisor for the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, has issued a Draft Decision and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Boulder Creek Restoration Project …
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