WILDLIFE – Raptor expert Kate Davis of Montana-based Raptors of the Rockies, will present a free program on hawks and owls at the Coeur d’Alene Audubon meeting, 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Rd. in Coeur d’Alene.…
WINTERSPORTS -- A glorious day was to be found on the Schweitzer Mountain Nordic Trails on Sunday. What wasn't to be found? Many people. "Glorious day of spring skiing at Schweitzer," said Jette Thorslund Benedetto, who was skiing with Kurt Stellwagen. "We had the XC…
HIKING -- April is prime time for exploring lowland river trails or routes through Eastern Washington's scablands. Here are just a few suggestions, with details in the guidebook, Day Hiking Eastern Washington or 100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest: Short trips: Spokane River trails, Fishtrap…
ENDANGERED SPECIES -- Under the endangered species regulations governing gray wolf recovery in the Northern Rockies, states must monitor wolf numbers and file annual status reports on wolf populations and packs. See stories about the latest wolf status reports for six states, including Idaho, Montana…
WILDLIFE -- Ravens will feel the heat for being too good at what they do; the plan is a temporary reprieve for a threatened species. Idaho to poison ravens in 3 areas to help sage-grouse populations Ravens pose a threat to sage grouse populations in…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
