
Granite Hill opens New Lanes
US 95 has been tied up most of the summer, north of Athol. Just a couple of days ago, they opened the north-bound lane, then followed that on Friday with a south-bound opening. At least it gives us the feel…

What Kind of Fish are in Livermore Lake?
This question is often asked of many smaller lakes in North Idaho. Livermore, a privately accessed pothole east of Sagle about 15 miles, west of Camp Bay Road, is one of such North Idaho lakes. Like the sunfish in the…

Sandpoint: Where is Livermore Lake?
Livermore Lake is a privately accessed pothole rich with bluegill, crappie and largemouth bass. Access is limited as there is no public boat launch. Currently, you’ve got to be a homeowner or have the written permission of one to use…

Sitka: Good Reason for Regulations
See Also: The Sea Lion and 4 King Salmon, Pinks on the Fly We don’t always like the burden of fishing regulations, not when we’re out for meat. But the regulators who govern the waters around Sitka have good reasons….

North Idaho: Quiet Places
See Also:Pend Oreille River Bass Fishing If you’ve ever experienced a canoe on calm water, undisturbed by the busy activity of crowded lakes and motor boats, you know already the best of quiet water experiences. Quiet Water North Idaho has…

Sitka: The Sea Lion and 4 King Salmon
See Also Sitka Salmon: Pinks on the Fly Following a beautiful 15-mile water cruise out from Sitka, we tied into our first King Salmon still early in the morning. There’s nothing quite like that first reel-screaming run, stripping line off…

Pend Oreille River Bass Fishing
Two early morning fisherman are seen fishing for large mouth bass on the Pend Oreille River as fog lifts off the flat water of a small slough. Fishing for bass on the Pend Oreille River in North Idaho is popular…

Washington Fires: Watermelon Hill Fire
Watermelon Hill Fire on Sunday from I-90 This was the plume that greet us coming out of Ritzville as we neared the Fisttrap Lake exit west of Cheney, Washington on Saturday afternoon. The fire at this point had not likely…

5 Things to Look for in Horsemanship Training
We asked The Horse Lady, Crystal Reiber what 5 Things to consider in Horsemanship Training Even among those who live on the edge of rural life in urban quarters, most parents care to have horsemanship training available for their children….

A Salute to Pend Oreille Winery: Here, Here!
Here, Here! A Salute to Pend Oreille Winery Inspired by this very respectable business effort to invest in Sandpoint for the long-term, SandpointPR.com, owner/editor Dwayne Parsons, and Living-Tones.com artist Kathleen Pearson-Brock raise a glass or two to toast Steve and…