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For example, a few years before you retire, you may want to reevaluate your risk exposure and consider moving part of your portfolio into a more conservative position. When you were decades away from retiring, you may have felt more comfortable with a more aggressive positioning because you had time to bounce back from any market downturns. But as you near retirement, it may make sense to lower your risk level. And as part of a move toward a more conservative approach, you also may want to evaluate the cash positions in your portfolio. When the market has gone through a decline, as has been the case in 2022, you may not want to tap into your portfolio to meet short-term and emergency needs, so having sufficient cash on hand is important. Keep in mind, though, that having too much cash on the sidelines may affect your ability to reach your long-term goals.

Changes in your own goals or circumstances may also lead you to modify your investment mix. You might decide to retire earlier or later than you originally planned. You might even change your plans for the type of retirement you want, choosing to work part time for a few years. Your family situation may change— perhaps you have another child for whom you’d like to save and invest for college. Any of these events could lead you to review your portfolio to find new opportunities or to adjust your risk level—or both.

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EQUESTRIAN, PILOT AND 2022 MONGOL DERBY COMPETITOR

"WE WERE RIDING MONGOLIAN HORSES; WE WERE STAYING WITH MONGOLIAN FAMILIES; AND THE WHOLE COUNTRY IS TOTALLY DEVELOPED AND WRAPPED AROUND THE HORSE IN GENERAL. AS A RIDER RACING IN THAT COUNTRY, IT WAS LIKE RIDING THROUGH A HISTORY BOOK."

Local horse trainer and pilot Lena Haug has enjoyed many incredible life experiences. Over the past decade-plus, she has spent a year in Chile leading horse trekking tours, earned a bachelor’s degree in political geography, studied abroad in Berlin, ski instructed in Tahoe, ran her own equine business and is now 30 hours from achieving her commercial pilot rating—just to name a few.

This year, she checked a new, equally compelling adventure off her to-do list: competing in the 2022 Mongol Derby—a 1,000-kilometer marathon horse race across the scenic terrain of Mongolia.

Q.What initially sparked your interest in horses, and how has that passion grown over the years?

A. It probably started as a young child. When I felt more like a wild animal myself, I guess —being intrigued and wanting to ride fast and have this connection with this animal. When I was a kid on my way to school, I would look out the window and dream that I was riding alongside, blasting off next to the cars on the horses. Horses are just kind of one of those mystical, magical creatures that caught my heart.

Q.How did the training you received growing up from your coaches and mentors help shape your skills as an equestrian?

A. I could not have done it without them. When I was 16, I started to travel to intern with professional trainers. I’d go away from where I grew up and live on these ranches. They took me under their wing in a way where I got to learn not only high-quality training techniques and the business aspect of it but also mentoring about how to be a person in the world. I learned a lot of independence and a lot of ways to communicate with customers, clients and adults. I was basically working with and for professionals, and working with their clients who were also adults, at a pretty young age. So, it really helped me kind of shape my own professional position in the horse world.

Q.Your life experiences are quite incredible. What guided you to pursue all these different adventures, and how has that shaped who you are today?

A. I never felt like I couldn’t do anything, and I think that is really special. I don’t know if that was just how I was raised or my education, but if I thought something sounded interesting, I would just start thinking about it. Then, small steps and opportunities would come up, and I would realize that those were going to lead me to this new idea that I had. I have gotten really good at saying “yes” to small opportunities that then bring me to these bigger opportunities.

Q.What drew you to North Idaho—and Sandpoint specifically?

A. My best friends live here. I have known them since first grade, and we have lived in many places together, including Tahoe and Sonoma County. When they moved up here five years ago, I came to visit and started to fall

in love with the remote wilderness and learned about the flight school up here. I made my full move about four years ago to permanently be here. But really what I love is the community, the landscape and the wilderness.

Q.The Mongol Derby is called “the longest and toughest horse race in the world.” What drew you to this type of endurance horseback riding competition? Also, getting selected is not easy, so what did the application process look like?

A. I have known about the Mongol Derby for about six or seven years now. It’s been an item on the back of my mind that I’ve wanted to try and do, but it never felt like the right time because of the cost, and then to train for it is incredibly time consuming. It was one of those things I had on my “yes, but maybe” list in my mind. I hadn’t quite completely committed to doing it, and then in 2020 I applied. I decided that I was just going to apply because chances are I was not even going to get in because there are so many applicants.

I was working as the sales manager at Tamarack Aerospace at the time when I started to get the call backs for my Derby application. It basically started as an interview process with a written application as well as referrals and videos—footage of me riding, etc. I then started to get interview call backs, which meant that I was on track to get approved into the race (they usually only accept 45 riders per year). I was accepted for 2021, but at that point, COVID was still in full force, and three months before I was supposed to leave for the race, it was canceled. I was pretty bummed about it at first, but then I realized what a blessing it was because I was still working full time and trying to train for the race very late at night and early in the morning, and I would not have been nearly as prepared as I was this year.

Q.The Pend Oreille Arts Council—one of your biggest supporters in fundraising for the Mongol Derby—is hosting an event November 17 at the Panida Theater to honor you and show a documentary about the race called “All the Wild Horses.” How has this group helped support you, and what can visitors to this event expect to learn?

A. They were incredible. I have a friend who is on the board, and she asked if I wanted to pitch the idea to the arts council. So, I met with the board and essentially just shared with them how this is more than a horse race—it is a dive into the Mongolian culture and people. We were riding Mongolian horses; we were staying with Mongolian families; and the whole country is totally developed and wrapped around the horse in general. As a rider racing in that country, it was like riding through a history book.

The idea was to bring back cultural experiences, stories, and a new understanding based on my trip. I will also discuss what it means to have a dream and pursue it. The arts council has done a lot of work bringing visual arts into the community, and they also want to add a whole cultural aspect to that. That was something I can help bring from my experience with my trip to Mongolia.

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LITEHOUSE, INC. SELECTS KANIKSU LAND TRUST FOR ‘5% PLANTING THE FUTURE’ INITIATIVE

BY CHRISTIAN WEANER

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the early 1960s, Edward Hawkins Sr. began marketing and selling his own creamy blue cheese salad dressing out of his family owned restaurant, Herschelle’s Litehouse Restaurant, located in Hope, Idaho. Sixty years later, Litehouse, Inc. now bolsters a reputation as a leading salad dressing and food producer across the country.

This year, Litehouse, Inc. is giving back to the Sandpoint-area community that has supported its growth through the years thanks to the company’s Green Garden brand “5% Planting the Future” initiative. The initiative allots 5 percent of the annual net income from Green Garden products to support an organization that exhibits a commitment to plant-focused youth initiatives and outdoor education.

Litehouse announced in August that the 2022 recipient of the “5% Planting the Future” gift is none other than fellow Sandpoint-based organization Kaniksu Land Trust (KLT).

“We were so honored and thrilled to learn that we had been selected,” KLT Communications Director Marcy Timblin exclaimed. “We love Litehouse, and being aligned with this successful national brand is so exciting!”

KLT, which was originally called Clark Fork-Pend Oreille Conservancy when it was founded in 2002, is a nonprofit organization that works with landowners throughout North Idaho and western Montana to protect forest and ranch lands from harmful practices and educate the community about conservation and stewardship.

Since its inception, KLT has developed strong ties to the Sandpoint area through its multifaceted youth and adult nature education efforts. KLT offers various programs, such as Camp Kaniksu—a seasonal youth and young adult nature experience—and the Kaniksu Folk School—an initiative that fosters stewardship values through traditional crafts and music.

Marcy explained that KLT’s programs offer a wide range of benefits to those who get involved.

“Regular guided discovery-based nature education has been shown to improve academic performance, increase civic and community awareness, engage families, and even reduce symptoms of ADHD, depression and anxiety.”

One of KLT’s most prominent nature education programs is called Rewild the Child, which is an initiative designed to take children outside the classroom to explore nature and learn about the benefits of stewardship and conservation. KLT has worked directly with multiple schools in the Lake Pend Oreille School District to make these types of education opportunities possible for their students, bringing wildlife experiences right to their doorstep.

“We are currently working with three schools to rewild portions of school grounds to infuse natural learning landscapes on-site, allowing teachers to expand the classroom outside the school doors,” Marcy explained. “A grant from United Way North Idaho has funded the planning and initial design work, and we hope to begin the physical rewilding of the playgrounds in 2023.”

Many of KLT’s education programs include some sort of nutritional aspect, which made the organization an easy choice for Litehouse’s initiative.

“Kaniksu Land Trust has a reputation for doing noble things to support the well-being of the Sandpoint community,” Krystle Turnbull, Litehouse product manager, described in an article on Litehouse’s website. “Our shared core values of fostering community, supporting youth initiatives and general stewardship make KLT an ideal recipient.”

Green Garden—the brand within Litehouse, Inc. that is specifically responsible for the “5% Planting the Future” initiative—was launched in 2020 as a line of plant-based, organic and non-GMO dressings, dips, mayos and herbs.

“Green Garden exists to make delicious plant-based food options easy, accessible and every day,” noted Kate Nees, Litehouse Foods brand manager. “We believe no matter what, there’s a sustained desire for better: to eat better, to be better, to do better for the world we share.”

The “5% Planting the Future” initiative was announced in 2021 and became a priority right away once the new brand was launched. Green Garden’s mission is centered on transparency and community, which is why the initiative is so important to Litehouse, Inc.

Donating 5 percent of its annual net income gives Green Garden the opportunity to support like-minded organizations in their efforts to educate youth and encourage sustainable food choices.

“We are committed to balancing individual hopes and the collective needs of others—our youth, our families, our communities and our planet,” Krystle said. “Through Green Garden’s ‘5% Planting the Future’ initiative, we’re able to play a part in creating a more sustainable future for the next generation.”

Marcy echoed Krystle’s thoughts exactly as she described the overlapping interests of her organization and Litehouse, Inc. Because both KLT and Litehouse, Inc. share similar core values, both corporations’ missions and goals are aligned.

“Both of our organizations are deeply connected with land and community,” Marcy added. “As a land trust, we work to preserve physical spaces for habitat, cultural significance, public access, and sustainable economies such as forestry and food production. Connecting people to the land through education shows how conservation impacts their daily lives. That includes food. Sustainably grown food and youth education are central to the character of the Green Garden brand.”

“WE BELIEVE NO MATTER WHAT, THERE’S A SUSTAINED DESIRE FOR BETTER: TO EAT BETTER, TO BE BETTER, TO DO BETTER FOR THE WORLD WE SHARE.”

Another factor that played a role in KLT’s selection by Litehouse, Inc. is the proximity of the two organizations. Because both KLT and Litehouse were formed in the Sandpoint area and are still headquartered there, the small-town connection added to the partnership.

“Litehouse intended to choose their first ‘5% Planting the Future’ recipient from Sandpoint, since this is where the company originated,” Marcy explained. “Their ties to this community run deep, and they are intimately familiar with the great things that so many nonprofits are doing in this area.”

According to Marcy, KLT did not apply for the initiative. Instead, KLT was nominated directly by the Litehouse, Inc. staff, many of whom were aware of KLT’s efforts in the Sandpoint area and had experienced the organization’s educational programs firsthand. Marcy explained that she was told by Litehouse, Inc. that Kaniksu Land Trust’s work aligned “perfectly” with the mission and values of Litehouse’s Green Garden brand.

KLT has already begun receiving the donation money from Litehouse, Inc., and some of the funds were used to help pay for 150 children to experience nature discovery at Camp Kaniksu over the summer.

Overall, Marcy emphasized how blessed she and her organization felt to be the inaugural recipients of Green Garden’s “5% Planting the Future” initiative. She added that the benefits of KLT’s selection cannot be overstated.

“Our being selected for this program reinforces to us the value that our community places on conservation and education,” Marcy said. “The publicity aspect will also help us to reach people who may not be familiar with our work, especially since this is a national brand.”

To learn more about KLT’s education programs and the Green Garden “5% Planting the Future” initiative, visit Kaniksu.org/learn and EatGreenGarden.com. Green Garden brand products can be purchased at the Ponderay Walmart and the Litehouse Specialty Foods Store, located at 125 South Second Avenue in downtown Sandpoint.

“CURB APPEAL IS CRITICAL, AS POTENTIAL BUYERS BEGIN SIZING UP YOUR PROPERTY LONG BEFORE THEY ENTER IT. SELLERS CAN DRAMATICALLY INCREASE THEIR ODDS OF SELLING THEIR HOME BY DOING SOME SIMPLE DO-ITYOURSELF PROJECTS.”

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Important tips to follow

by JILLIAN CHANDLER

Thecrazy buying frenzy seems to have calmed down, but that doesn’t mean those still looking to sell can’t get incredible offers. If you are looking to put your house on the market this season, be sure to make the proper preparations to ensure your home is buyer ready—and you’re sure to have multiple offers on your doorstep.

Here are five tips to get your house looking top notch and priced right for those potential buyers.

1. Find the right broker. Finding the right real estate brokerage, broker and agent is imperative when looking to sell or buy. This ensures that your agent will be dedicated to you and selling your home as well as help you transition to your next home purchase that will best meet you and your family’s current and future needs. “Look for an agent that knows the area, the existing inventory, as well as new daily listings, and one that has keen insight and experienced negotiating skills, and is willing to invest his or her personal time into you and your family, go the extra mile to represent you in a professional manner, and help you sell your home at the best price,” says Dave Spencer, professional Realtor and resort and second-home property specialist (RSPS) with Kelly Right Real Estate.

2. Price it right. According to Dave, professional agents will help you to receive the highest, strongest and best offer on your home by first performing a thorough preview of your home, and then by conducting and preparing an accurate comparable market analysis. “Researching ‘like’ properties that are currently on the market and homes that have recently sold in your area, and comparing them with your home and its amenities and improvements, helps an agent to determine the current market value of your home, which, in turn, will help you to obtain the highest and best offer possible,” states Dave.

He goes on to say that pricing your home lower than its market value leaves a substantial amount of money lying on the negotiating table; whereas, if the homes is priced too high, the property will be deemed as overpriced and will be passed over completely by buyers’ agents and their clients for another property more realistically priced.

“Find a competent, experienced agent that will spend the time and do their due diligence to determine the best and most accurate value to market your home,” he insists. “A great agent will earn you thousands more and save you precious time by getting your home sold in the least number of days at the highest possible price.”

3. Curb appeal is a must! Make a lasting—and positive—first impression, as “you never get a second chance to make a first impression,” the saying goes. And Dave couldn’t agree more. “Curb appeal is critical, as potential buyers begin sizing up your property long before they enter it. Sellers can dramatically increase their odds of selling their home by doing some simple doit-yourself projects.” Spruce up the yard and entry way, which is inexpensive but can reap huge

benefits. Pull weeds and prune trees; mow and edge your lawn; add mulch or bark to flowerbeds (even add colorful flowers depending on the time of year). Power wash the driveway and walkways; and give the windows and front door a good clean—you may even want to repaint the door if cleaning it doesn’t do the trick.

4. Declutter and lighten up your home. This “first impression” applies not just to the exterior but the interior of the home as well. And when it comes to the inside of your home, “less is definitely more,” according to Dave.

First begin with a thorough cleaning, opening all the windows to let in fresh air from outdoors. Remove pet hair and pet odors from carpets, drapes, furniture. Clean the kitchen oven and other appliances.

Once you’ve given your home a deep clean, it’s time to start decluttering. “Less clutter, less furniture, less ‘stuff’ will enable your buyers to see how big each space really is and will allow them to picture their ‘stuff’ in their potential new home,” says Dave. Go through each room of the house and reduce the amount of furniture and clutter in that space. “Use the love seat or two comfortable chairs in the living room and remove that humongous couch. Put that king-size bed into self-storage and replace it with a double bed.”

You will also want to depersonalize your home by replacing family portraits with more generic artwork and wall hangings. As Dave

encourages, “You want to help your potential buyers envision themselves and their family living in their new home, with their styles and tastes, not yours.” To add to this, if your home currently has a more extreme color palette on those walls, it’s best to paint these rooms with neutral, pleasing colors, such as light shades of grey and off-whites. “Remember, to get your home ‘sale’ ready, you’re trying to appeal to as many potential clients as possible, not necessarily picking you or your family’s favorite color for wall paint.”

Lastly, let the natural light brighten your home through the windows when showing. To brighten those darker rooms that don’t have much natural lighting, be sure to install brighter wattage light bulbs in your lighting fixtures—you may even want to purchase some new light fixtures if yours are currently a bit outdated.

5. Maintain a “show ready” home. This isn’t always easy, especially if you have pets and kids, but by maintaining your home, and having it ready to show at all times, you’ll increase your chances of having more potential buyers coming to your home. “You only need one buyer to sell your home, and you definitely don’t want to miss out on that one buyer when he or she asks to view your home at a moment's notice— and you’re not prepared,” states Dave. “So, be sure your home is ‘show ready’ at all times once it has hit the market, as this will allow for more showing opportunities, which increases the odds that you’ll connect with that one buyer that has been searching the market for a home exactly like yours!”

You want to help your potential buyers envision themselves and their family living in their new home, with their styles and tastes, not yours.

MARKET REPORT

Mortgage rates are currently hovering around 5.9 percent for a 30-year conventional loan but will continue to tick upward as inflation creeps higher, according to Realtor Dave Spencer. With a larger inventory of homes, he believes the current market will be more favorable to buyers but a win-win for both buyers and sellers who research the real estate market, do their homework, and use a local, experienced, professional real estate agent to give them the home-field advantage.

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HARVEST FESTIVAL HAPPENING ALL MONTH LONG

by JILLIAN CHANDLER

The days are becoming shorter, the air is cool and crisp, and the leaves are beginning to change color to those beautiful golds and reds. Autumn has arrived, and with it, a favorite family event.

Each fall, Hickey Farms hosts their signature event—the annual Harvest Festival. What began as a tradition for family and friends 12 years ago has evolved over the years to welcome the entire community!

Beginning Saturday, October 1, and continuing through Saturday, October 29, join them throughout the week for some festive fall fun. Open 2 to 5:30pm Wednesday and Friday, and 10am to 5:30pm Saturday and Sunday, fun for the entire family awaits.

“We try to offer something for all ages while focusing on the kids of course,” shares Dean Holt of Hickey Farms. “Our unofficial motto is really: We want people to put down their phone and spend time with the kids and meet their neighbor.”

The Harvest Festival offers fun for all ages, from the corn maze with a

16-foot slide, hayrides and bouncy houses to face painting and wiggle worm (just for the kids). There will be food vendors, tasty treats, coffee, hot chocolate, beer and wine for those who come hungry and/or thirsty. In addition to the food and drink vendors, you’ll be treated to vendors offering local crafts and gifts—remember, it’s never too early to start on that holiday shopping. And, of course, don’t forget to find that perfect pumpkin (or pumpkins) to take home, whether for baking that homemade pumpkin pie or carving for Halloween.

When it comes to what Dean enjoys most about being able to share the farm and activities with the community, he says, “Watching all the kids smiling and playing is probably what makes it such a [special] event. Especially knowing winter is coming, and it is kind of one of the last outside big events of the year.”

To find out more about Hickey Farms, visit HickeyFarmsIdaho.com. If you’re looking for a place to host a special event or bring a school group, Hickey Farms is just the place! Contact hickeyfarmsllc@gmail.com to discuss available dates and what they have to offer.

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ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT

PANHANDLE PREPAREDNESS EXPO

OCTOBER 1 & 2

Held at the Bonner County Fairgrounds October 1 and 2, the primary focus of the Panhandle Preparedness Expo is to expose the community to the benefits of being prepared for catastrophic events such as flooding, wildfire, earthquakes and ice storms, offering information on both short-term and long-term situations. This twoday event provides wonderful information through its preparedness workshops, presentations and vendor exhibits. Hours of the expo are 9am to 5pm Saturday and 9am to 3pm Sunday. For more information, and for those interested in being a vendor, visit PanhandlePrep.org.

WALK & ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY

OCTOBER 12

Lake Pend Oreille School District Safe Routes to School invites local families to join students for Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 12. The Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day events raise awareness of the need to create safer routes for walking and biking and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion and concern for the environment. This event builds connections between families, schools and the broader community. For additional details on this event, contact erin.billings@lposd.org, and visit WalkBiketoSchool.org.

15HARVEST FEST

OCTOBER 15

The harvest of the season is abundant, and the Sandpoint Farmers Market invites the community to join them on Saturday, October 15, for this year’s Harvest Fest and final farmers market of the season at Farmin Park. Now is the time to stock up on the best local produce to fill your pantry and freezer for the winter! The food and fun takes place from 8am to 1pm, with the market closing out their 2022 season with fine arts and crafts, specialty items and baked goods, fresh produce, food and more. Brendan Kelty and Friends will be performing, and there will be face painting, kids' crafts and a costume contest. Bring a donation for the Bonner County Food Bank to help fill their van with food for our local community. For additional details, visit SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

CROSSTOBERFEST

OCTOBER 29

Sandpoint’s beloved Crosstoberfest is back for 2022, with Syringa Cyclery and Pend Oreille Pedalers once again partnering with Hickey Farms to provide a day of fun and competition for riders ages 5 and older. The 360-acre Hickey Farm provides the perfect venue for cyclocross races. If you don’t have a CX bike, you can still participate, as it's open to all disciplines; riders with mountain bikes, single speeds, and even fat bikers are welcome to participate! Category races begin at 9am and carry on until after 4:30pm. For additional details, visit PendOreillePedalers.org/crosstoberfest.

*Please note, as of press time, these events were still scheduled to take place as planned. Be sure to visit event websites to stay up to date with current information.

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Don’t be spooked by the Sandpoint Train Depot

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Sandpoint is a town of old and rich history. Some old buildings still standing are considered to have lingering residents.

The Sandpoint Train Depot, built back in 1915, has had many souls await a train on its platform; some believe that a few never left and have seen them still waiting. Other than being one of the oldest structures in Sandpoint, there is something else very special about it.

You will not find another Gothic-styled railroad depot in all of Idaho. Gothic architecture is best described as tall and pointed, and is featured in the grand artistry of many castles, churches and universities all over the world. You can see the distinguished artistic Gothic style of the Sandpoint Train Depot in its pointed arch windows accented with stone spheres.

Visit the Sandpoint Train Depot and admire this special architecture. You may be visited by ghostly travelers; it is nearing Halloween, after all.

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Bottle

Dover

Hotel Ruby

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Lodge

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Seasons at Sandpoint

Sleep’s Cabins

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208.265.159

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HotelRubyPonderay.com

208.263.9581

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208.263.2211

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Bonners

208.267.1718

Priest

208.448.2321

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THINGS TO DO

Arts & Crafts Fair

Art / Music Event

Art Walk

Sandpoint SummerFest

Schweitzer Fall Fest

The Idaho Club

Sandpoint Elks Golf Course

Geo Hali Sandpoint Helicopter Charters

Go Fish! Charters

Lake Pend Oreille Cruises

Bottle Bay Resort & Marina

Art / Music Event

Art / Music Event

Art / Music Event

Festival

Golf Courses

Golf Courses

Tours / Charters Tours / Charters

Tours / Charters

ArtinSandpoint.org/arts-crafts-fair

ArtinSandpoint.org/artwalk Festival at Sandpoint

Summer

Fall

Spring / Summer / Fall

Spring / Summer / Fall Summer Summer

208.263.2217

208.263.9555 208.265.2345 208.263.4321 509.795.1311 208.597.5020

Eureka-Institute.org/sandpointsummerfest.html

Schweitzer.com

TheIdahoClub.com

GeoHeliSpokane.com

GoFishCharters.org

LakePendOreilleCruises.com

Western Pleasure Guest Ranch

Action Water Sports

Sandpoint Watercraft Rentals

Marina Marina Marina Outdoor / Mountain Activities Water Recreation / Rentals

Water Recreation / Rentals

BottleBayResort.com

Dover Bay Resort DoverBayIdaho.com

Sandpoint Marina SandpointWaterfront.com

Water Recreation / Rentals

TOP 10 ACTIVITIES

Take a Brewery Tour

Sandpoint is home to four great breweries. Bike to each, or take a walking tour: Matchood Brewing Co., Utara BrewingCo., MickDuff’s Brewing Co., Laughing Dog Brewing.

Catch a Show at the Panida Theater

Stop in

Panida.org

theater

Shop the Sandpoint Shopping District

Explore the many unique shops in charming downtown. DowntownSandpoint.com

Drive The Pend Oreille Scenic Byway

Experience some of North Idaho’s most scenic views along this 33.4-mile drive.

VisitIdaho.org/things-to-do/scenic-byways-backcountrydrives/pend-oreille-scenic-byway

Relax with a Spa Day

Visit the Wildflower Spa at Seasons Resort or Highlands North Day Spa for a day of rejuvenation.

TheWildflowerDaySpa.com | HighlandsNorthDaySpa.com

Summer Summer Summer Summer

Year-Round Summer Summer Summer

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WesternPleasureRanch.com

ActionWaterSportsLessons.com

SandpointWaterCraftRentals.com

Sandpoint Watersports SandpointWatersports.com

Spend a Day at City Beach

Enjoy fun in the sun at the sandy, grassy downtown public beach on the lake.

SandpointIdaho.gov

Visit Schweitzer Mountain

Explore the village dining and shopping and enjoy the adventures in summer and winter. Schweitzer.com

Explore Local Galleries

Walk the downtown and stop in at several local galleries to enjoy local and regional art.

Stop in Cedar Street Bridge

Explore various shops and restaurants in the downtown bridge spanning Sand Creek. CedarStreetBridge.com

Do a Tasting at the Local Winery

Enjoy local sips from Pend d’Oreille Winery. POWine.com

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LOCAL

219 Lounge 208.263.5673

Arlo’s Ristorante 208.255.4186

Baxter’s on Cedar 208.229.8377

Beet and Basil 208.920.6144

City Beach Organics 208.265.9919

Dish at Dover Bay 208.265.6467

Eichardt’s 208.263.4005

EATS TRINITY AT CITY BEACH SWEET LOU’S Priest River

$$Bar

Sandpoint Dover Bay

Fat Bass Bar & Grill 208.265.8854

Hoot Owl Cafe 208.265.9348

Jalapenos Mexican Restuarant 208.263.2995

Joel’s 208.265.8991

MickDuff’s Brewpub 208.255.4351

Pend d’Oreille Winery 208.265.8545

Second Avenue Pizza 208.263.9321

Secret Thai 208.263.9960

Sky House 208.263.9555

Spuds Waterfront Grill 208.265.4311

Sweet Lou’s 208.263.1381

Thai Nigiri 208.265.2587

Trinity at City Beach

Ponderay

The Hydra 208.263.7123

Sandpoint Sandpoint Sandpoint Sandpoint Sandpoint Sandpoint Sandpoint Sandpoint Sandpoint Schweitzer Sandpoint Sandpoint

$$Italian New American Organic / Vegan Mexican Pub / American Modern Cuisine Pizza Thai American Thai/Sushi Steakhouse

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER LOUNGE WATERFRONT KIDS’ MENU PARTIES CATERING PRICING Sandpoint Sandpoint Sandpoint Ponderay Sandpoint 208.255.7558

$$ Cafe

$$ Fusion American / Seafood Steakhouse / American

$-$$ Pub Mexican American American Seafood

JALAPEÑOS

Ponderosa

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County,

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Idaho’s