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| Late Spring Flora and Fauna |
by James H. Byrd |
This week's pictures celebrate the beauty of local flora and some not-so wild local fauna. |
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| Trails and Travails |
by James H. Byrd |
The photos for this week include evidence of storm damage and rising water as well as views from the Fault Lake Trail in the Selkirks. |
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| Snowshoe Hike to Uleda Ridge |
by James H. Byrd |
Local hikers Betsy and Jim Fulling share their snowshoeing adventure to Uleda Ridge and Schweitzer Mountain. |
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| A Blustery Day at McArthur Lake |
by James H. Byrd |
Join us at McArthur Lake on a windy spring day. |
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| The River, She's Risin' |
by James H. Byrd |
Local streams and rivers are running high with melt-off. |
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| Destruction before Construction |
by James H. Byrd |
Downtown is active with construction crews demolishing old buildings in preparation for the construction of the Sandpoint Financial and Technical Center. |
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| Ready to Play on the Water |
by James H. Byrd |
Even though the lake has not begun its rise to summer pool, impatient locals are ready to raise anchor. |
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| Assessing the Damage |
by James H. Byrd |
Residents plan for repairs as winter's toll emerges from the melting snow banks. |
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| Birdfeeder Battle |
by James H. Byrd |
Here's proof that the squirrel doesn't always win the battle over the bird feeder. |
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| Historic Sandpoint |
by James H. Byrd |
The Sandpoint Insider visited the Bonner County Historical Society Heritage Center this week. |
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| Visions from Clark Fork |
by James H. Byrd |
This week's images were taken on a lovely spring day during a journey from Sandpoint to Clark Fork |
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| Meltdown |
by James H. Byrd |
Warmer temperatures are making short work of the snow we got last week. |
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| Around the Meadow |
by James H. Byrd |
Although this week was mostly rainy, the Memorial Day weekend was beautiful and warm. Here a few shots that show late spring life around a local meadow. |
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| Shaking off the Raindrops |
by James H. Byrd |
It takes a lot of moisture to support all the green around here, and this was one of those weeks when the plants get their quota. |
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| Head for the Hills |
by James H. Byrd |
This is the time of year that the cows and horses get moved up to their summer pastures where they join the local flora, fawna, and abundant insect life. |
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| Peace on the Hilltop and in the Valley |
by James H. Byrd |
One nice thing about living in North Idaho is that you can get out and enjoy the outdoors whenever weather permits. |
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| Elevated Spirits in the Springtime |
by James H. Byrd |
As April draws to a close, the showers have slowed down, but the flowers have not. Although the daffodils are starting to fade, but the tulips are coming in strong. The upcoming week should prove to be mightly colorful. |
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| Celebrate Spring in the Valley |
by James H. Byrd |
Take advantage of the early spring this year to get those chores that have been waiting for winter's end out of the way. |
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| Everyone is Out and About |
by James H. Byrd |
Enjoy the moments of sun and warmth between the unpredictable storms of April. |
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| Schweitzer on My Mind |
by James H. Byrd |
Needing a break from the office, a trip up Schweitzer Mountain Road seemed in order. |
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| Welcome Rain |
by James H. Byrd |
As usual, the weather has a big impact on life in North Idaho, including the photo opportunities. |
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| Insistent Spring |
by James H. Byrd |
In spite of a brief return of winter weather, spring has definitely made its mark. |
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| It's Not Over Until It's Over |
by James H. Byrd |
Winter makes a brief return to the Sandpoint area with fresh snow. |
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| Heave Ho! |
by James H. Byrd |
Spring is in the air and in the ground. The robins arrived just in time to land on the frost heaves. |
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