We are enjoying the little amount of snow that we currently have here in Northern Idaho. We recently enjoyed two cross-county ski treks, one at Fourth of July Pass and the other at Hanna Flats. One of the many advantages of living in Northern Idaho is the close access to an abundance of places for winter … Continue reading Cross-County Skiing: Fourth of July Pass and Hanna Flats
It is difficult to believe that two weekends ago was our first outdoor winter adventure in Northern Idaho. Sadly (and surprising to us), there has been very little snow here thus far. Instead, the area has experienced endless weeks of rain, with warmer-than-normal temperatures. We were so eager to begin winter adventuring right away starting … Continue reading Snowshoeing: Lookout Pass
We are fully settled into our new lives in Northern Idaho and we are so happy with our decision! There are many advantages to living here, one of which is having close access to outdoor recreational activities without competing with any ‘mountain traffic,' which was a constant struggle in Colorado. For example, from our house, … Continue reading Farragut State Park: Fall Hike
Spirit Lake, Idaho, is a small gem in the northern part of the panhandle, nestled in the embrace of pine-covered hills and pristine natural beauty. Legend has it that Spirit Lake earned its name from a Native American tale about star-crossed lovers who met their fate in the lake's depths. Known as "Lake of the … Continue reading POTW: Spirit Lake ~ Idaho
Now that we are settled into our home in Coeur d’Alene, we are eager to explore the lakes, rivers and trails that we have not yet been on, in addition to enjoying ones we are familiar with. Last weekend, we enjoyed a 30-mile bike ride on the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, which we have … Continue reading Kayaking Spirit Lake, Idaho
Paddle & Trails has relocated to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho! For the last three years, we had been attempting to move further northwest, to either Idaho, Montana or Wyoming. The past two summers, we traveled around the Idaho Panhandle and fell in love with the area. Northern Idaho offers a culmination of everything we love to … Continue reading Paddle & Trails: Moved to Coeur d’Alene
The yellow-bellied marmot (Marmota flaviventris), is a captivating species of marmot found primarily in the mountainous regions of western North America. Known for its distinctive yellowish fur on its belly, this rodent is a member of the squirrel family Sciuridae. Yellow-bellied marmots are notable for their burrowing habits, social structures, and hibernation behavior, contributing significantly … Continue reading POTW: The Yellow-bellied Marmot