Monthly Archives: January 2010

No site about dogs in North Idaho would be complete with out a post on EZY Dog so here it is!

EZY Dog is a local company out of Sandpoint that makes quality equipment for dogs; collars, harnesses, leashes, packs, coats, etc. Their niche is in making dog products that work, last, and they all look good. Their products are geared toward outdoor fun with your dog; what could be more perfect for North Idaho?
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If anyone has been to the Pend Oreille Dog Park lately they know not to go back until the ground freezes, it snows, or by some miraculous event, the mud dries up. That is unless you like your dog to be caked in a mud / dog poop combination. A combination that you will also be washing off your shoes, pants, gloves, and car. The things we go through for our dogs…

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Here is a trail that everyone in North Idaho has heard of, even if they don’t live near Coeur d’Alene…
This trail asks that all pets be on leash, with a pack it in pack it out, and don’t disturb the environment (i.e. don’t let your dogs dig everything up). I think this trail would be an awesome trail for bikejoring or scootering. Bikers are asked to only ride two abreast and not go over 15 mph. There are events held on the trail so if your dog doesn’t do well with big groups of people you might check out the North Idaho Centennial Trail website to make sure there wont be a marathon going on! I would also recommend that site if you are looking for directions to get to the trail because there are so many different ways to get to it.
You can also check the Parks Dept. site for more information or the StateParks.com website.

Here is a great place to take your dog in Coeur d’Alene. You want trees, sand, and water all close to downtown? Then Tubbs Hill is the place for you and your puppy. Signs do ask that you keep your dog on leash and bags for cleaning up after you dog are provided. There are numerous points of interest that are fun to learn about, all you need to do is pick up a free brochure at the Coeur d’Alene Parks Dept. There are a few sites that give information about Tubbs Hill, one is whistledaddy.com.
If you would like to see the city’s web page on Tubbs Hill go to parks.cdaid.org.
Directions: From I-90 take NW Boulevard South, continue on as the road curves left and turns into Sherman Avenue. Turn right on Front Street, which again curves left and hang a right into the Diamond Parking Lot.

Once again, Sandpoint’s Winter Carnival K-9 Keg Pull was a hit! A big thank you to Eichardts, Ezy Dog, and all the other volunteers that made it possible.

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I didn’t know about this trail until I did some research on trails in this area – be sure to comment if you have any more information on this hike!

Info provided by US FS.
Access 1: From Sandpoint take Hwy 200 east 12 miles to Trestle Creek Road 275; turn left onto Road 275 and go 12 miles to Lunch Peak Road 1091; turn left onto Road 1091 and go 4 miles to the trailhead located just below Lunch Peak lookout.

Access 2: Access to the northern end is via Hwy 200 east 6 miles to Colburn Culver Road; turn left and go 6 miles to Grouse Creek Road; turn right onto Grouse Creek Road and go 1.5 miles; turn right and go 12 miles to the end of Grouse Creek Road 280. This is the trailhead for Hemlock Trail 488; take Trail 488 approx. 4 miles to the junction with Trail 67

I’ve heard a lot of people talk about this hike!

Directions according to Bonners Ferry Chamber of Comerce: 18 miles southeast of Bonners Ferry via Twenty Mile Road No. 408 and Black Mountain Road No. 274. Vehicle access to trailhead is at saddle east of Black Mountain. Moderate 1.5-mile hike to Clifty Mountain. Outstanding views of Bonners Ferry, Kootenai Valley, Selkirk and Cabinet mountains.

Not Red Hook – not Drop Top, Red Top.

Info from Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce : Red Top (Hidden Lake) Trail No. 102. From Highway 1, turn west on Copland Road to Smith Creek Road No. 281 to No. 2545 to trailhead. Short hike to high elevation lake with good views and opportunities for spotting wildlife. Watch for bears!

Info from Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce: Queen Lake and Mountain Trail No. 152. 15 miles northeast of Bonners Ferry via Meadow Creek Road No. 229 and Queen Mountain Road No. 2542. Moderate half-mile hike to lake from trailhead, over mountain is three-quarters of a mile farther. Excellent views of Moyie River Valley and Purcell Mountains.

A local favorite…

Info from Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce:Roman Nose Lakes Trails No. 160 and 165. 23 miles southwest of Bonners Ferry via Snow Creek Road No. 402, Road No. 1007 through Caribou Pass and Road No. 2667. Vehicle access to Roman Nose Lake No. 3, limited camping and picnicking, day hikes to other lakes 1-2 miles. High mountain vistas of the Selkirk Crest, including the Sundance Fire area.

Okay, so I’ve made a page with a list of breeders in our north Idaho and I am sure there are a lot more people breeding dogs that I don’t have listed. No, I have not contacted any of them but all of these people are or have been advertising themselves.
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