Kayak along the CDA River from Cataldo to the town of Rose Lake.

Details to follow

Leader Scott Gossard

This is a moderately difficult hike leaving from the top of Thompson Pass. It is an uphill slope with a bit of rock scree. Nice Bear Grass and huckleberries along the way. Turnaround at Revett Alpine Lake. (3.3 miles/708 feet/2hours)

Details to follow.

Leaders Greg and Nancy Lewis

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OK, Happy Hikers!

Who is ready to head to higher ground for coolness, great views, bear grass and maybe some early huckleberries??

On Friday, meet at the Cherry Hill parking lot at 9am, to arrange carpool rides. We will leave ASAP after that.  Bring bug spray and sunblock, snacks, hiking poles, good boots, water, and a fishing pole(if you are die-hard like myself!).

The drive to the pass takes about 1.5 hours. We will take Hwy 90 to Enaville, turn on to Coeur d'Alene River Road, proceed through Pritchard and Murray and park at the top of the pass.

The hike, as listed on AllTrails, is 3.3 miles one-way, BUT I think that is from the hiway parking lot. About 3/4 mile can be taken off if we drive from the parking lot to the trailhead . The elevation gain is an easy 730+ ft, so just a little climbing. The trail starts with a scramble over large rock scree, so poles are useful, but the trail is usually well-defined.

We will linger at the lake long enough to rest and recover, as long as the bugs are manageable.

On the return trip we will break at Pritchard to visit the Sprag Pole restaurant and museum. Usually the beers and burgers are good there.

Return arrival at Cherry Hill should be around 5-6pm.

If you have any questions, please email me at gnranc@gmail.com or text 208-451-4649.

If you are sure you are coming, please drop a reply to me. And, all visitors and friends of club members are welcome to come along.

See you on the trail, Nancy Lewis

The Basin Environmental Improvement Project Commission is hosting a group bike tour of the Greys Meadow wetlands area.

This guided bike tour is approximately 15 miles in length. Terrain will include dirt paths with some uneven surfaces. A mountain or gravel style bike would be best suited for this ride.

Participation in this event will be limited to 12 Panhandle Nordic Club participants due to group permitting requirements.

To register:

Please sign up by emailing Gail Yost at gail.yost@deq.idaho.gov. Include your name, email address, and cell phone number so you can receive updates or any schedule changes.

If you register but are unable to attend, please notify Gail as soon as possible so your spot can be offered to someone else.

Meet-up Location:

Trail of the Coeur d'alenes-Medimont Trail Head [10 AM]

Parking at Medimont is limited, so carpooling is strongly encouraged.

Safety & Liability

Please be advised that all participants are expected to wear a bike helmet.

Your participation in this event acknowledges that this activity is physically demanding and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, conditions, facilities, temperature, weather, equipment, actions of other people including, but not limited to, other participants and leaders. All participants assume all of the risks of participating in this activity and shall agree to RELEASE, INDEMNIFY and HOLD HARMLESS the Panhandle Nordic Club, Basin Environmental Improvement Project Commission, its directors, officers, instructors, and members from any claims resulting from any loss or damage suffered by you or family member that you bring to this activity.

Hello, PNC People,

Hope your summer is going well. It is time to mount your bike and explore Farragut State Park with us.

Join us at our private campground, Little Bear Ranch(LBR) on the border of Farragut Park. There is an easy access trail to the park from our property area. Farragut has over 45 miles of trails with a wide variety of surfaces and difficulties. Highway 54 through the park is currently closed due to resurfacing and a new campground is being constructed in the Friendship Poles area, so trails on the North side are blocked and limited. So this year's ride will be mainly on the Lynx Trails and some paved areas.

Nancy and Greg will lead an 8-mile medium difficulty bike ride for approximately 2 hours. A trail bike is all that is needed. There are nice hiking trails from the Visitor Center area, if that is more your speed.

Meet at Hayden Super One parking lot at 2pm to arrange carpool rides; we will leave at 2:15 for the quick 20 minute drive to LBR. If you want to drive yourself, the address is 31577 Caravelle Rd., Athol. There is plenty of parking space at LBR for cars, etc. We will leave there at 3pm for rides and hikes, returning about 5pm for a potluck BBQ meal and a bonfire (hopefully).

Bring chairs, eating utensils, drinks, and a dish to share, in your cooler. We have a nice grill if you want to cook meat there. If the weather is inclement and wants to "piddle" on us, there is plenty of covered area for all.

Please RSVP to this email address and let us know that you're coming. And invite your friends and family to come along too, ALL ARE WELCOME!!

Greg and Nancy Lewis

gnranc@gmail.com

208-451-4649

Hike and Bike from Private campground on the border of Farragut State Park. Group potluck picnic & hangout in the evening.

Details to follow.

Leader Greg and Nancy Lewis

      The forecast is looking good for Saturday, mid 50's to 60 degrees. I plan to be ready to depart Lowes in Coeur d'Alene at 8:30 and arrive at the St George Put in at the Little Spokane River a little after 9:30. Everyone will off-load their kayaks and the drivers will take all vehicles to the pickup area. A minimum number of cars will return and the float will start.  Time to float the river will be about three hours with a rest/lunch stop at the Petroglyphs. Anyone is welcome to meet us at 9:30 at the St George Put-in which can be found on google maps. The river flow is now less than average so the float may be a little slower. A Discovery Pass in not required this Saturday as it is a pass-free day.

Below is a link to details about kayaking The Little Spokane.  Life Jackets are required.

Paddler Information - City of Spokane, Washington

Contact me if you have any questions.

John Lee

home 208 772 8410

cell     208 818 8059

“Perhaps the best way to experience the rare freshwater marsh environment is by quietly paddling a canoe or kayak down the river. Stealth observers may see a wide variety of songbirds, woodpeckers, raptors, and waterfowl.”

The above quote best describes the trip down the picturesque Little Spokane River.  We will meet at the southwest corner of Coeur d’Alene Lowes parking lot for a 0830 departure to St George’s Put-in and offload the equipment. Then, the drivers will move all the cars to the pickup point near Nine Mile Road and return with minimum vehicles to the launch area. The river does not have any rapids.  Just avoid any overhanging trees.  We will have lunch at the halfway point near the petroglyphs. The 7-mile journey down the river should take from 3+00 to 3+30 hours, depending on the river flow.  This area is a Natural Conservation area, so no dogs, alcohol, or swimming is allowed.  A Washington state Discovery Pass is not required this weekend. This is a repeat of previous years and is a very attractive area with the potential to see wildlife and flowers.  Once, we saw a beaver jump into the water from the bank.  Kayaks can be rented from several locations in CDA.

An RSVP would assure a notification of changes.  Contact me with any questions.

Leader John Lee home 208 772-8410, cell 208 818-8059,

email jleederby@aol.com

Join us on a 5 mile, 500 foot vertical moderately challenging hike around Q’emiln Park and Post Falls Community Forest. Perhaps we will find Diamond Dick’s mine. Plan on meeting at the parking lot as you enter the park on Parkway drive. Parking should be free as this is before Memorial Day.

Leader John Lee

208 818 8059

Today's bike ride is CANCELLED due to 100% chance of rain and high winds.

Depart from Kingston, Id Trail of the CDA Trailhead. Ride along the North Fork of the CDA River(≈20 miles)

Start Time is 10 AM from Idaho Fish & Game, Freeman’s Eddy parking lot (1/2+miles beyond Albert’s Landing)

Please wear a Helmet and bright clothes. The bike route is along the North Fork of the Coeur d' Alene River on the Old River Road.  This is a paved secondary road which is somewhat rough in places with potholes. This is an out and back route with a total of 24 miles, but feel free to do a shorter ride.

For those inclined, the group may do lunch at one of the local restaurants after our ride.

In the event of rain, we will cancel this trip.

Hope to see you all for a fun bike day!   

Directions

• The drive is about 31miles - 50 minutes from Sherman & I-90 East. Expect areas of road construction.

• Take I-90 East for 27 miles to Kingston Exit 43.

• Turn L on Cd’A River Road toward Prichard & Enaville.

• Go past Snake Pit Enaville about 1/2 mile and Turn R on Old River Road.

• Stay left over one lane bridge.

• Go past Albert’s Landing 1/2 mile and turn R down gravel drive. There is a small Idaho Fish & Game sign. Park in Freeman’s Eddy lot and boat launch.

Leader: Mary Ayers: (208)-660-8246 / mayayers@yahoo.com