Priest Lake is known as being a great recreational area for outdoor enthusiasts of all sorts. From kayakers to fisherman, mountain bikers to hikers, from the Jet Skis on the lower lake to the canoes on the upper lake, there is a little of something for everyone. Yet some of the best adventures to be […]
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North Idaho’s Priest Lake is known for its pristine waters and high-mountain peaks. It’s a place that’s frequented by many summer vacationers looking to escape the city grind. During the cooler late spring/early summer months, however, the low and mid-elevation mountain biking trails surrounding the lake are where it’s at. Whether you’re looking for a
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With only 400 participants each year, the appeal of this annual Priest Lake race is that age group and overall runners can win cool awards in a smaller field, and its family friendly with different distances happening at the same event. “It’s one of the most scenic venues of any race I’ve ever done,” says
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Summer days draw outdoor enthusiasts to the Priest Lake area in droves, but not everyone is content to merely linger by the lake. The nearby trail systems attract hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders who access the backcountry on a network of trails leading from the shoreline to the surrounding mountain tops. Winter storms and
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Ken Eldore walks across the parking lot wearing shorts and a functional shirt that advertises a mountain bike race. If that doesn’t out an athlete, the shaved legs definitely do. I have heard legend told of “The Priest Lake Race” organized by Ken and his wife – a trail run that winds through the foothills
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IT’S A UBIQUITOUS SUMMER PHRASE in Spokane: “Going to the lake.” For some, the body of water referenced is Coeur d’Alene; for others, Newman or Hayden lakes. For many, though, the “lake” in the phrase is Priest, probably the most popular water destination in the area and certainly the most scenic (apologies to Pend Oreille
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Does it seem like I’m always asking people to do stuff on this blog? Well here another one. Please make your voice heard in support of non-motorized recreation. This comes courtesy of the the Pend Oreille Pedalers: Pedalers, Please take a moment on Sunday as the rain pours to complete a survey on the Priest
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Everyone can have a “lake place” if you consider all the public campgrounds and backcountry alpine lakes that are available for little to no cost. Only a two-hour drive from Spokane, Priest Lake is one of mine. It provides an easy, low-cost retreat even for minimalist outdoor recreationists—you don’t need a boat to have fun.
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Photo courtesy Jon Jonckers Jon Jonckers sends this report from Priest Lake, ID.: The Tyee II is an old 82-ft, steam powered logging tug that lies half-submerged in Mosquito Bay on Priest Lake, Idaho. The Tyee II was used for towing logs in the 1940’s, but eventually someone decided to sink it – and (considering
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Get on the water all summer without the hassle and cost of boat ownership. Hayden Lake is a seven-mile long, two-mile wide North Idaho gem of crystal-clear water. Unfortunately, if you don’t own a boat, opportunities for enjoying this beautiful lake are limited. Enter the Carefree Boat Club of North Idaho. A membership to this
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