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Leonard Paul is the hub of Priest Lake
As long as visitors have been exploring Priest Lake, the Leonard Paul has been there to greet them. Movie stars (silent movie actress Nell Shipman built her studio nearby), trappers, miners, and prospectors in search of their fortune were regulars as were loggers and their families. So, too, did visitors look for a peaceful retreat and a taste of the lake life, or anglers heading out onto Priest Lake.
Community complements commerce
North Idaho events support local economy
The Inland Northwest's natural beauty draws people in, but it's the fairs, markets, holiday festivities, hometown celebrations and other events that maintain the vibrancy of the communities and keep visitors coming back for more.
Cyberattacks rising
Constant attacks costing private and government
Ken Wardinsky, chief information officer for North Idaho College, said an intruder accessed NIC’s network in October 2022 and in a short time caused "havoc” before being stopped.
Former school celebrates past, future as bed & breakfast
Some people can’t wait to leave school behind them. However, when it comes to the Northside School Bed and Breakfast, the opposite is true — people are anxious to go back.
Take a drive through history
Everyone knows about Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint, and even Wallace, but the things that people really want to see are those hidden spots, the places that the world has swallowed up and reclaimed.
Parks paradise in North Idaho
State sites a boon for revenue, scenic getaways
Four thousand acres where a World War II naval training station once operated and where the Boy Scouts gathered for the 1969 National Jamboree is just 35 minutes north of Coeur d'Alene. "Farragut State Park has historically been our biggest revenue-generating park for the agency," Idaho State Parks and Recreation public information specialist Chelsea Chambers said April 12. On the southern tip of Lake Pend Oreille set against a picturesque backdrop of wooded mountains and open skies at 13550 State Highway 54, Athol, Farragut is in the company of several state parks in North Idaho that invite visitors to enjoy their favorite outdoor activities, honor local history and otherwise immerse themselves in a memorable nature experience.
'Hidden gems' showcase region's best activities
Precious stones aren’t the only hidden gems in the Idaho Panhandle — from a lesser-known trail to a discreet swimming hole, there are many activities throughout the region that may not be showcased on the typical “top 10 things to do” list.
Places to play and the business that support them
There is much to explore here. Days, months, years even, can be spent exploring the lakes and forests of North Idaho and its communities without even making a dent in the multitude of activities and places to visit.
Outdoor adventures await in North Idaho
With a view of the city of Coeur d’Alene above Lake Coeur d'Alene, owners Paul and Ashley Buttars deliberately staked out a picturesque site when they were planning out what would become Timberline Adventures. Ziplining or crossing sky bridges among the trees and then seeing the city over the lake is something they hope melds the thrills of extreme outdoor recreation with the beauty of sightseeing. “It’s a pretty unique feeling when you get 80-90 feet up into an old tree we think is older than America,” Paul Buttars said.
Doors to success
Morse family expanding Continental Door's North Idaho presence
Continental Door Company president and founder Norm Morse admits overhead doors were not his first foray into the business world. "I'm not a door guy," he said. He was in high tech for 30 years, designing and developing new products and patents and working with companies such as IBM, Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft. "I touched a lot of the leading-edge technologies at the time and I loved it," he said. Morse retired from his role as a director of new product design and development 21 years ago, but his business acumen would serve him in his next chapter as he opened the Continental Door Company in 2002 in the Spokane Valley. About two years after that, he brought his sons Derik and Marc into the fold to help with the family business.
Get ready for the Book of Lists
The North Idaho Business Journal Book of Lists is back, and it's going to be better than ever. Set for publication in December 2024, this resource is a benchmark of the region's diverse and thriving business community.
Jake’s Landing, bouncing back from COVID
Right on the Selkirk Loop, Jake’s Landing is pressed between a mountain range, the Kootenai River and the Canadian border.
Pioneers, trailblazers and innovators
Each story is unique, and each pathway toward success is unique for each 40 Under 40 honoree.
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