City engineer Gordon Dobler, left, discusses the Dike Road project with Bill McEluer, plant facilities manager for North Idaho College. (Coeur d'Alene Today photo: Keith Erickson)

If you haven’t visited the Dike Road on the North Idaho College campus lately, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. The removal of unhealthy and dead trees has opened up beautiful views to one of the most popular pieces of waterfront property in the city. The work, mostly being done by the city’s street department, is necessary to bring the levee into compliance with federal regulations as part of the recertification process with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. City engineer Gordon Dobler said thinning the trees and trimming limbs has significantly improved vistas along Rosenberry Drive, commonly known as Dike Road/Keith Erickson, Coeur d'Alene Today. More here.

Question: Have you checked out the tree thinning along Dike Road, yet?