Travel and Leisure Magazine America’s Prettiest Winter Towns

http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-prettiest-winter-towns/12 Sandpoint, ID With the Selkirk Mountains (alt. 8,000 feet) as their backdrop and Lake Pend Oreille for a centerpiece, Sandpoint’s roughly 7,500 residents are largely of the skiing, sailing, hiking, fishing, and paddleboarding variety. But the town also supports the arts; see what’s playing at the historic Spanish mission–style Panida Theater. Breweries, a vineyard,.. read more →

Ski Magazine Best-Kept Secret 2011-2012 Resorts Review

Schweitzer an editor’s pick for “Best-Kept Secret” thanks in part to “picture-perfect Sandpoint,” in their 2011-2012 Resorts review. Editor’s Pick: Best-Kept Secret: Schweitzer, Idaho A lot of unheralded mountains claim to be “the best resort you’ve never skied.” With Schweitzer, it just might be true. The skiing is exceptional (and ridiculously roomy), wilderness stretches to.. read more →

Sandpoint Idaho Bike trails

While Sandpoint is a “Walking” town we also love our bike trails.  North Idaho Bikeways is a non profit organization spearheading our lovely bike and walking trails that connect Sandpoint to the surrounding areas.  If you would like to find out more about where these trails are, and how you can help, please contact North.. read more →

Sandpoint Idaho lodging

Hotels & Motels Best Western Edgewater Resort – 56 Bridge St., Sandpoint, ID 83864   208-263-3194 or 1-800-635-2534  All rooms with magnificent lake views. Beachfront, indoor pool, spa, sauna, exercise room and meeting facilities. Restaurant and lounge inside or deck dining. RV park. Country Inn – 470700 Highway 95, Sagle ID 83860 (just south of.. read more →

Mines in Bonner County Idaho

  Sequence Number Deposit Latitude Longitude MILSREF MRDSREC SA0124 Nevada Mines Prospect (Monterey; Del Monte) 48.45297 -116.91937 160170261 W007816 SA0125 State Line Occurrence 48.4306 -117.0331 160170216 N/A SA0126 New Discovery 48.4328 -116.9339 160170215 N/A SA0127 Unnamed location 48.4186 -116.9331 160170021 N/A SA0128 Major Lode 48.41837 -116.92619 160170276 N/A SA0129 Apex 48.41592 -116.91666 160170227 N/A SA0130.. read more →

Garden Gabfest at Clark Fork Ace Hardware

Vicki and Bj at Evergreen Supply Ace Hardware in Clark Fork Idaho is sponsering the 2012 Garden Gabfest on March 17th, 2012.  Evergreen Supply 54304 Hwy 200 Clark Fork, ID 83811  From 10:00 – 2:00 Get gardening tips and some great ideas to try. Cheap green houses, cold boxes, unique planter ideas, ideas on growing.. read more →

Litehouse Foods expands from humble beginnings Sandpoint Idaho

SANDPOINT – Thirty-eight years ago, the Hawkins family of Hope, Idaho, blended salad dressing in the back of their struggling restaurant and sold it to area grocers, generating $100,000 in annual volume. Last year’s volume was $3 million … per week. Ed Hawkins Sr. deserves credit for creating Litehouse Foods’ signature chunky bleu cheese dressing. But it.. read more →

Rand McNally called Sandpoint Best of the Road’s Top Seven Ski Towns

Rand McNally called Sandpoint when it named the country’s “Top Seven Ski Towns” in a January 17, 2012 roundup of the best mountain towns.   Best of the Road’s Top Seven Ski Towns Ashley Day 01/17/2012 We’ve rounded up the most popular destinations for winter vacation and recreation from Best of the Road users like you… read more →

Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative Program Update

  Short Sale Agent Update: Changes to HAFA Program*                         On Aug. 9, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released Supplemental Directive 11-08: Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA) – Policy Update containing updates to the program. Bank of America fully implemented these changes.. read more →

Scotchman Peaks Paintout Art Reception

November 13th 2010 at Foster’s Crossing, 504 Oak St. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This reception will showcase the art produced during the 2010 Scotchman Peaks Air Paintout. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. Be sure to see the “best of show” paintings from 2009 (Jared Shear’s “Bull River Valley”) and 2010 (Robert.. read more →