WATERSPORTS -- The older Bauer boys know how to make a canoe go fast, and the younger nephews are clearly into the game even at the end of the Spokane River Classic endurance event on Saturday. Sponsored by the Spokane Canoe & Kayak Club, the…
WATERSPORTS -- No need to travel to Alaska for a good dose of pesky biting insects. The National Park Service has issued a media release warning visitors heading to Lake Roosevelt for the holiday weekend to be ready for mosquitoes at the campgrounds, boat launches…
CYCLING -- SpokeFest, one of the region's premier bicycling events with courses for every ability level based out of Spokane, is coming up Sept. 7 Register before Sept. 1 to avoid late fees and enter a drawing for a free bike from REI or a…
PREDATORS -- Idaho is asking the public to help in the task of monitoring the whereabouts of wolves. "Scouting for upcoming hunting seasons, huckleberry picking, and general late summer recreating are all good reasons for getting away to Idaho’s great outdoors," says the media release.…
HUNTING -- This youth pheasant hunting clinic near Genesee, Idaho, isn't until Oct. 4, but sign up early. Space is limited. Requirements: Kids must be ages 10-16 with Idaho hunting license and an adult companion age 18 or older. Register with Idaho Fish and Game's…
FISHING -- In case you missed this disturbing but important heads up published on Sunday.... Fishermen may be trashing their privilege to use a fishing access to West Medical Lake. A rocky point at the north end of the lake is regularly fouled with litter…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
