Columbia Basin Outdoor

04/08/2017

HEALTH ALERT: PHD has confirmed a human case of West Nile virus in North Idaho. A Kootenai County resident over the age of 50 tested positive for the virus. This is the first locally-acquired human case ever reported in North Idaho. Learn more: http://panhandlehealthdistrict.org/community-health/epidemiology -1-5

03/08/2017

Looking trough McDowell Dam. A view we hope to never see again. The water control structure in now in place and the crew will start back filling on Thursday. If things go well the McDowell trail and access should be open,to the public, in the next week or so.

01/08/2017

I usually tend to side with conservationists but this was ridiculous. All that wasted time and money could have been used for acquiring more land in Spokane County for the public to recreate on.

28/07/2017

When are people going to learn to keep a respectful distance from wildlife?!

HIKING -- Mountain goats are icons on Scotchman Peak, luring hikers up the 3.5-mile trail northeast of Clark Fork, Idaho, to be in the realm of the usually docile white-coated animals overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. But some hikers continue to act poorly around the goats,...

25/07/2017

BREAKING: Spokane County Fire District 4 reports a fire burning close to Highway 2 near Laurel Rd. north of Chattaroy. Highway 2 is closed right now. We're working to get more details.

(Sent from KHQ Local News)

24/07/2017

STEVENS COUNTY, Wash --- Level three evacuations in place for all residents within a mile radius of 3987 Bissel Road.

23/07/2017

Every cabin owner I know needs one of these! Pend Oreille County could have bought one for everyone instead of buying the milfoil harvester.

The W**d Ray consists of two razor wings attached to an adjustable pole that skims across the water – like the manta ray it was named for – until it sits above the clump of weeds the user wants to cut away along waterfront property.

20/07/2017

20/07/2017

Our 34th anniversary sale is on now!

Save up to 60% on tents, backpacks, climbing gear, clothing, footwear, canoes, kayaks, SUPs, all the gear you’ll need to enjoy the outdoors.

We’ve saved our best deals for our Spokane Customers –with many in store only specials –

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17/07/2017

Here's the place to grab dates, times and agenda information on upcoming meetings for the Liberty Lake Regional Park Master Plan.. Additional meetings with the Parks Advisory Committee will also take place as part of the final review and adoption process. All components of the plan are expected to b...

15/07/2017

I think Pend Oreille County Rail Trail sounds good too! What would you name it? Ione to Metaline Falls would be awesome and the tourism dollars would be a huge boost to the economy.

The Ferry County Rail-Trail is a 25-mile, non-motorized public trail located in Northeast Washington State. This family friendly facility highlights the area’s…

15/07/2017

14/07/2017

TRAILS -- The Shedroof Divide Trail along a spine of the Salmo-Priest Wilderness has been closed starting today because of a wildfire in the area, the Forest Service says. The Idaho Panhandle and Colville National Forests have issued temporary trail closures on National Forest System...

13/07/2017

Since the introduction of mysis shrimp in Priest Lake almost a half century ago, the big lake in the most nort

13/07/2017

Hunter Dana had an experience Tuesday morning that he never wants to relive.Dana, 17, of Columbia Falls was pi

05/07/2017

I've almost been hit on this corner too many times to count - Blueslide, Pend Oreille River

PARTIALLY BLOCKING OVERTURNED SEMI COLLISION - N20 BLUE SLIDE MP400 - PEND OREILLE

INCIDENT TYPE:NON INJURY COLLISION

DETAILS: PARTIALLY BLOCKING OVERTURNED CHIP TRAILER PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE SOUTHBOUND LANES OF TRAVEL
LOCATION: S20 BLUE SLIDE MP400 - PEND OREILLE COUNTY - 12 MILES OF SOUTH OF IONE
INCIDENT OCCURRED AT: 20170705 0807
ROAD BLOCKED: PARTIALLY
ETA FOR REOPENING: UNK
COMMERCIAL VEH INVOLVED: YES
DOT AT THE SCENE FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL

04/07/2017

: There has been a bear attack near Priest Lake according to the Bonner County EMS.

The hiking trails at the Priest Lake Visitor Center, 22145 Hwy 57 are closed until further notice.

FULL STORY: http://www.khq.com/story/35809859/bear-attack-near-priest-lake-on-4th-of-july

28/06/2017

KB Brown of Strong Water Mtn. Surf Co. breaks down things to know before giving river surfing a go.

23/06/2017

13/06/2017

13/06/2017

We have to restrict Columbia River summer steelhead fishing that starts June 16 because we expect the lowest steelhead returns in 37 years. The forecast is especially weak for wild steelhead returning to the Snake River and the upper Columbia above Priest Rapids Dam. To conserve those runs, we’re reducing daily catch limits, prohibiting night fishing, and closing sport fishing for steelhead in some waters during months when those fish are passing through. See all details at http://wdfw.wa.gov/news/jun0917b/

06/06/2017

05/06/2017

I'm calling it now - traveling with your boat will become illegal.

Over the long Memorial Day weekend, two mussel encrusted boats were intercepted at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks watercraft inspection stations.

03/06/2017

We are deeply saddened to report that wetsuit manufacturing pioneer, Jack O'Neill, has passed away. Jack will be remembered for enabling surfers to ride cold-water breaks around the world as well as a true waterman. Our deepest condolences to the O'Neill family. Rest In Peace Jack.

02/06/2017

I don't know why this surprises people, if you're north of I90 in the Missoula area it's probably a good idea to carry bear spray.

A black-bear hunter reportedly killed a large grizzly bear in the hills 5 miles northeast of Missoula on May 16, but federal wildlife officials have released few details about the

01/06/2017

The Spokane River below the falls opens June 1st for the trout season.

30/05/2017

You never step in the same river twice, goes the ancient saying. True enough. The Spokane River is an ever fluctuating, complex system that changes with the

26/05/2017

Ski & Bike FREE this Saturday, May 27, at Silver Mountain from 8am-4pm. No tickets required just show up and ski or bike for free compliments of Dave Smith Alfa Romeo. Sammy Eubanks will be performing from Noon-5:30pm. Last gondola ride down the mountain at 5:30pm.

22/05/2017

For the first time since the runoff started, the streamflow has gone below the yearly average. Rock Creek is clear and fishing well, and we could very well see Salmon Flies this week. Stay tuned!