Schweitzer Ski Resort
Schweitzer is a pristine jewel situated in the Selkirk Mountains in the Idaho Panhandle. Overlooking the town of Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille, Schweitzer Mountain has long been famous for its massive bows and breathtaking views. . This mountain boasts 2,500 acres of the most beautiful, breathtaking scenery imaginable, with views of Canada and two.. read more →
New York Times, July 2007, Idaho: The Last Wilderness.
By TIMOTHY EGAN Published: July 1, 2007 The last wilderness CURIOUS it may be, but there is not a single national park in Idaho, a state with more public forest land, more wilderness, more white water than any other in the country outside of the superlative-trumping asterisk of Alaska. It has two dozen sites as.. read more →
Lake Pend Oreille
Lake Pend Oreille (pronounced Pon-duh-ray), is Idaho’s biggest lake and is the fifth largest lake in the western United States. The name of the lake originated from French hunters from Canada, the French term meaning “looks like ear” because Pend Oreille is shaped like an ear, not that you can tell that when you are.. read more →
Welcome to the Idaho Panhandle
Welcome one and all! This blog will introduce you to the Idaho Panhandle, one of natures prettiest places on earth. Truly a recreational paradise, our area offers beautiful pristine lakes, rushing rivers, world class sking on snowcapped mountains, camping, fishing, backpacking, and almost every other outdoor activity you can imagine. I will include information about.. read more →
Bike Trails
BIKE TOURS. Sandpoint has long enjoyed the Long Bridge as a bike path; it’s a 2-mile long, flat bike ride that starts downtown behind the Old Power House. The path has been extended south four miles to Sagle to create an easy, rolling scenic ride through the countryside along Highway 95. There’s a second bicycle.. read more →
Before Selling Your Home
Certain important steps need to be taken before you put your house on the market.These simple steps will better prepare you to sell your home and make the task easier. Home Loan Approval for your next Home It is never a good idea to sign a contract to sell your home before you are fully.. read more →
July in Sandpoint
Every Saturday and Wednesday: Farmers Market. This open-air market of fresh produce, garden starts, handcrafts, flowers, food and music runs for the season at Farmin Park, on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 208-290-3088 9 Monday Night Blues Jam. The Blues Jam, hosted by Truck.. read more →
Fall Foliage: Bright Leaves, Big Country
Fall Foliage: Bright Leaves, Big Country Lake Pend Oreille near Sandpoint, Idaho, is one place to see fall color west of Vermont. By AUSTIN CONSIDINE Published: October 6, 2006 THE thought of autumn leaves conjures up images ofNew England, with its crisp air and hillsides bursting with color. Leaf peepers in North Carolina annually crowd the Blue.. read more →
Business Week, July 2006, Best Places to Retire
Beyond Florida And Arizona Storybook villages, quaint harbors, and a thriving arts community make Door County, Wis., a cozy spot for retirees. But for adventurous people like David E. Nevalainen, there’s lots more: plenty of land — Nevalainen built a 3,000-square-foot log home on 70 mostly wooded acres with two private ponds — opportunities to.. read more →
Sandpoint A Norman Rockwell meets Ansel Adams classic. USA Today
Sure, it looks idyllic now … By Laura Bly, USA TODAY SANDPOINT, Idaho — It’s a Norman Rockwell-meets-Ansel Adams classic, brought to life every summer: the warm sunshine, the clear reaches of Sand Creek and the whoops of young boys swinging from a rope strung high in a nearby cottonwood tree. Ripples of charm: Boaters cruise.. read more →