The Spell of Sweyolakan

Campfires and canoes – a beloved Lake Coeur d'Alene summer camp tradition. Hail, hail the gang's all here, welcome to Sweyolakan! We weren't expecting a song, which made the moment even better.
As our boat came across Mica Bay at the dusk hour...
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Artwalk Rocks

Every 2nd Friday, from April through December, Coeur d'Alene erupts into Artwalk.
"Our goal is to bring art and community together, and build Coeur d'Alene as an arts destination," says founder Steve Gibbs. Thanks to his labors alongside fellow gallery...
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Snow Skaters Freedom to Ride

Talk about the ideal research project. When Cole Thompson heads out for a winter day's work, he does so with a smile on his face - and some unusual looking gear in hand: A cross between a skateboard and a snowboard.
On any snowy day, he might rendezvous with Mark...
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Great on the Grill

Local BBQ champions show us how it's done – and wow, are they good.
"I was born into barbecue," says Memphis, Tennessee native Chris Patterson. A tech support professional, he competes throughout the Northwest BBQ circuit.
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House of Lights

Welcome inside! An owner's tour of her dazzling Fort Grounds custom home.
The owner stands in her doorway, framed by an unusual front door that is a marvel to behold. Rich wood, burnished copper and bright glass shine.
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Super Heroes - The Faces of Courage

In her career as a portrait photographer, Martine Gorrill has pointed her camera at kids of all ages - from infants to high school seniors. But her favorite subjects - and the ones she's learned the most from - are "Rypien's kids".
The Rypien Foundation, founded by former NFL...
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Born to Entertain

Val Wold sits in his parents' home on the river, bemusedly examining the end of his 12-year-old thumb. He's got a bit of a nick there from his weekend jamboree - and these are valuable hands, indeed. No sports allowed - but camping is.
"I find it a bit ironic," he says. "In Boy Scouts you get...
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