Priest Lake Annual Sportsman’s Club Big Game Potluck, Big Horn Contest, and Auction will be December 6th, 2019 at Nordman Resort.

Horn check-in will begin at 4:00 P.M. Dinner will be roughly about 6:00 P.M. and auction shortly after.

Bring your favorite big game dish for the potluck and do some of your Christmas shopping at the auction. 

All proceeds go to the local area for scholarships to local seniors, Annual Kids Fishing Derby, and projects to benefit sportsmen in the area. If you have donations please contact Deloris Flesher (Secretary/Treasurer) 208-659-1153 or Grant Brockus (President) 208-443-3177 or Waylon Meek (Vice President) 208-691-8309.

Visit our group and RSVP if you haven't or email me - Thank You

December 20 2 p.m. 
 

 Priest Lake Memory Gardens

The Idaho Department of Lands has several large piles burning between Coolin and Cavanaugh Bay.  These piles are highly visible and travelers along Cavanaugh Bay Road should expect to see flames and embers, even after dark.  It is expected that some adjacent trees may catch fire and there may be some ground fire near the piles. Smoke may settle over the roadway in the evenings so please use caution. The Idaho Department of Lands will be monitoring the piles through the winter months.

Have you been to THE KIVA Annex Activity Center? "
A Place to Do Things" at Priest Lake.
For classes and info VIEW HERE.

Follow me on Facebook for updates on activities at three different locations.

December Yoga Classes; Wednesdays and Saturdays at Inn @ Priest Lake. See facebook for schedule! December 7th @ Sandpoint Christmas Fair December 14th: Midnight Madness @ Autumns' Loft and more..

New! Tanning Bed

 (208) 443 2328

Get in the Christmas spirit at Autumn's Loft with a night of eating... drinking... and gift making! 

YES,  Rocky will be making his special chili.   YES, there will be beverages... wine and spiced cider on the stove!   Chocolates! And, bring a dish you would like to contribute (but not required).

Crafts for the Christmas Craft Night are listed HERE.
Come create four  wonderful holiday gifts (that you may just keep for yourself).

Build a wooden tree forest with Oscar's Tree Farm (Gaye & Ranny Oscarson) perfect for display above your fireplace or a super cute gift!

Randy Haa will be teaching cutting and grinding of glass.  Make two fused glass coasters OR one fused glass slumped bowl.  You choose your own colors and design.

Wooden block signs:  We will also be sanding and painting a set of three wooden blocks with Autumn Kennedy.  You choose your own color and vinyl font festive saying.  

Bonnie Spiegle who creates our wonderful Soaps by Bonnie products will...

If burning conditions are favorable the Idaho Department of Lands will ignite several large piles along Cavanaugh Bay Road on Monday November 25, 2019.  These piles are large and travelers along Cavanaugh Bay Road should expect to see flames and embers, even after dark.  It is expected that some adjacent trees may catch fire and there may be some ground fire near the piles. Smoke may settle over the roadway in the evenings so please use caution. The Idaho Department of Lands will be monitoring the piles through the winter months.

Are you looking to help out your community?

Are you a year around resident?

If you have some time to give we would love to talk to you!

Priest Lake Ambulance is currently seeking Drivers for our Volunteer Ambulance Service.
We are also creating a list of people who may want to train as an EMT once they've run as a Driver.
 

Being an EMT is not required to volunteer for us. 

Get to know how we work when you are a Driver and if you are interested we will help get you trained as an EMT down the road.

If you have been wanting to help, now is the time. !

We require a criminal background check and also a good driving record, plus a great attitude and willingness to give back to people who are in need. 
 

Contact us at: plemts@yahoo.com or 208-443-2000

Photo October 23, 2019.

My grandfather smoked cigars and drank whiskey with Leonard Paul on the docks of Bishop’s Marina. I remember Leonard handing me the mail in the store. My older brother and sister and cousins went to Saturday night dances upstairs while we “youngins” danced to records on the Victrola at our cabin on Hunt Creek. Jim Roberts would load our groceries into his WWII Jeep, drive us down to the dock, put the groceries into a wheelbarrow and wheel it down to our boat and load it. 
Nicest people EVER. 
How sad it sits empty. If I knew anything about running a business, I would take it over in a heartbeat.  
My soul resides at Priest Lake, no matter where in the world I am. -E. Poole

Yes indeed. I actually got to meet Leonard Paul when I was a kid. I think I was going into the second grade. He gave me an empty cigar box for my pencils and crayons. -D. David

I worked lenord paul jim and his daughter jr year summer break we got everybody to dance friday and saturday ni...

(BOISE) – Fire safety burn permits from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) are no longer required for burning activities outside of city limits beginning Oct. 21.

The fire safety burn permit from IDL is required for any burning (excluding recreational campfires) outside of city limits during closed fire season, from May 10 through Oct. 20 annually.

While state permits will not be required after the 20th, local fire departments, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and/or tribal authorities should be contacted before burning to determine if other permits are required or if local restrictions are in place.

Humans, not lightning, caused approximately 60 percent of the wildfires this year on lands protected by the Idaho Department of Lands, accounting for more than 98 percent of the acres burned. Many of these fires were preventable as they were ignited by escaped debris burning and campfires.

Please use caution whenever burning by following these steps:

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Fall 2019 

Nordic enthusiasts are getting excited about the upcoming winter. There’s a lot happening at Priest Lake that should enhance this season’s Nordic experience. 

First, last season with grants from the Innovia Foundation Equinox grant fund and Priest Lake People Helping People, along with donations from the Kaniksu Lion’s, Hill’s Resort and individual donors, the club was able to purchase a new Yamaha Viking side-by-side UTV to pull the groomer and track setter.  With the new Viking, club volunteers were able to groom after every snowfall and skiers experience some of the best trail conditions ever.
 

Second, the Forest Service has approved opening up the Chipmunk Rapids trail system to skiing and snowshoeing.  Nordic Club volunteers plan to groom the Kaniksu Marsh and River View Loop trails. These trails have more intermediate terrain than other trails in the area and offer stunning views of Kaniksu Marsh, Priest River and the Selkirk’s. To get the trails ready, the Backcountry H...

CHIPMUNK RAPIDS NORDIC TRAIL REOPENS IN 2019

I have been cross country skiing at Priest Lake since 1984.  It is a winter wonderland, but many people do not take advantage of the opportunity. In part this is because groomed trails have not always been well groomed on a regular basis. Indian Creek state park does a good job of grooming, because they have had good equipment for a number of years. On the west side our equipment was not ideal until last year. Just last fall the Priest Lake Nordic Club cobbled enough money together to buy a tracked side by side UTV.

Last year Hanna Flats was groomed on a regular basis. Although there was no real advertising, word of mouth was enough to bring out many more skiers. This year will even be better. Our club was able to get a $13000 grant from the USFS which will be used to buy a larger pull behind groomer and a roller/compacter. This should allow us to groom for skate skiing as well as classic.

From my standpoint the best news of all is that...