Don’t Judge By The Looks

A lady in a faded gingham dress and her husband, dressed in a homespun threadbare suit, stepped off the train in Boston, and walked timidly without an appointment into the president’s outer office. The secretary could tell in a moment that such backwoods, country hicks had no business at Harvard and probably didn’t even deserve.. read more →

Home, Barn, treehouse, trails for sale Sandpoint ID

 Tucked away from the paved county maintained road behind a forest of trees you will find this beautiful 2400 sq ft 3bedroom 3 bath home. Situated on 5.75 lush park like acres with manicured paths that extend to 3 miles of mountain bike and walking trails. Great room features plenty of windows, open beams and.. read more →

Women of courage celebration Women Pilots of world war II Bird Aviation

BIRD AVIATION MUSEUM – WASP CELEBRATION – July 15-18, 2010 SCHEDULE (Tentative) Thursday, July 15, 2010 – Early Arrival if desired Friday, July 16, 2010 – VIP DINNER 5:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres 6:00 p.m. Hawaiian Luau with a special program in your honor. Saturday, July 17, 2010 – FLY-IN FLY IN starting at 9:00 a.m.. read more →

August in Sandpoint

26-August 23 Painting With Watercolors. Sandpoint Parks and Recreation hosts the class Painting with Watercolors for all levels age 16 and above at Sandpoint Community Hall each Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The classes taught by Julie Hutslar, a professional watercolor artist, will cover specific methods, painting out-of-doors, using still life as subject.. read more →

Business Week, July 2006, Best Places to Retire

Beyond Florida And Arizona Storybook villages, quaint harbors, and a thriving arts community make Door County, Wis., a cozy spot for retirees. But for adventurous people like David E. Nevalainen, there’s lots more: plenty of land — Nevalainen built a 3,000-square-foot log home on 70 mostly wooded acres with two private ponds — opportunities to.. read more →

New York Times, July 2007, Idaho: The Last Wilderness.

By TIMOTHY EGAN Published: July 1, 2007 The last wilderness CURIOUS it may be, but there is not a single national park in Idaho, a state with more public forest land, more wilderness, more white water than any other in the country outside of the superlative-trumping asterisk of Alaska. It has two dozen sites as.. read more →

Welcome to the Idaho Panhandle

Welcome one and all! This blog will introduce you to the Idaho Panhandle, one of natures prettiest places on earth. Truly a recreational paradise, our area offers beautiful pristine lakes, rushing rivers, world class sking on snowcapped mountains, camping, fishing, backpacking, and almost every other outdoor activity you can imagine. I will include information about.. read more →

Home Care Tips For July

You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year. This month, be sure to: Trim back shrubbery around walls. Trim tree limbs away from roof. Remove any yard waste or debris as needed. Keep branches or other clippings around can attract insects. Check your siding for damage, warping, or rot… read more →