WILDLFE ISSUES – A popular camping area up the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River is being closed to public use because of a black bear that’s been raiding campsites and picnickers. Idaho Panhandle National Forests officials say the closure affects the Graham Creek…
TRAILS -- A popular Bitterroot Mountains destination for ATVers up from the North Fork of the Clearwater River has been closed to motorized traffic temporarily because of lingering snow and wet conditions, the Clearwater National Forest says. Fish Lake Trail 419, located 15 miles south…
PUBLIC LANDS -- The seemingly rentless grip of snow on the high country is giving way. Road No. 25 on the east side of the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument will be open from Pine Creek to Randle by Friday. Paul Seitz of the…
BIG-GAME HUNTING -- Idaho Fish and Game officials are asking hunters whether trophy-species tag holders should be required to abide by the same motorized vehicle restrictions other hunters must obey. After getting feedback from hunters for years, the agency is proposing to apply motorized restrictions…
TRAILS -- Several construction projects are affecting recreationists traveling the Spokane River Centennial Trail this season. The newest project involves construction under the Trent Bridge, set to start July 25. Contractors will be laying ATT cable. Work will be through the week and perhaps into…
NATIONAL PARKS -- Mount Rainier National Park has revealed a $600,000 upgrade to the Sunrise Visitor Center for visitors to enjoy this season. Sunrise opened for the season last week. Patti Wold, project manager, told the Tacoma News-Tribune the exhibits were developed with the help…
PADDLING -- A boat-load of fun is awaiting youngsters during a new free event that will let them paddle canoes, whiewater kayaks, sea kayaks, invlatable kayaks -- as well as the latest rage: stand-up paddle boards. Paddle, Splash and Play is set for on July…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
