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Seasons of Sandpoint, Idaho - A Photographic Journal: January 2012, 4th Edition

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This series of blog entries features the various seasons in and around Sandpoint, Idaho. Sandpoint, North Idaho, Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort, and Lake Pend Oreille have been featured in the national news repeatedly over the last several years. Autumn of 2011 found Sandpoint, Idaho being voted America's Most Beautiful Small Town by Rand McNally, and in the winter of 2011/2012 Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort was named the Best Ski Resort of the Season by USA Today/Rand McNally.

Real Estate in Sandpoint has been on the rise approximately 7% a year for three years, much in part due to the decrease in pricing. That being said, I have had some success in the area of waterfront sales in Sandpoint finding great values for my clients.

I am Gary Lirette, REALTOR® for Tomlinson Sotheby's International Realty in Sandpoint and Coeur d'Alene. I am also the host of the North Idaho Business radio show and the North Idaho Arts & Adventure radio show broadcast on the North Idaho Talk Radio Network. Locally, we are heard on KSPT 1400 AM in Bonner and Kootenai counties and KBFI 1450 AM in Boundary County and Canada.

These pictures are part of my hobbies of hiking, climbing, and biking. My pictures were featured prominently in this year's Sandpoint Visitor's Guide, and I have contributed pictures to all area Chambers of Commerce.

When you are looking for a REALTOR®, you should want a local business owner and someone who is very connected to the community. Few here have interviewed over 1,200 business leaders, characters, charities, politicos, etc. My experience with the hidden gems of North Idaho, as well as intricate knowledge of this slice of paradise makes me your logical choice.

I hope you enjoy the pictures in this series.


Ethereal Lake Pend Oreille winter sunriseEthereal Lake Pend Oreille winter sunrise

Lady Liberty at Sandpoint City Beach
Lady Liberty at Sandpoint City Beach

The Old Sandpoint High School-Now Sandpoint Events Center
The Old Sandpoint High School-Now Sandpoint Events Center

The old Grainery in Sandpoint, Idaho
The old Grainery in Sandpoint, Idaho

Lake Cocolalla Sundown
Lake Cocolalla Sundown

Distant Lake Pend Oreille
Distant Lake Pend Oreille

Pend Oreille River View from Baldy Mountain
Pend Oreille River View from Baldy Mountain

Pend Oreille River Sunset
Pend Oreille River Sunset

Entering Sandpoint
Entering Sandpoint

If you have questions about North Idaho Waterfront or Sandpoint Lake Pend Oreille property, give me a call.

Gary Lirette, REALTOR®
Tomlinson Sotheby's International Realty
208-610-1384
garyplirette@gmail.com

or visit

www.SandpointID.net
www.SkiSchweitzer.net
www.LakePendOreille.org

Edward & Celia Maddox
The Celtic Connection Realty - Queen Creek, AZ
EXPERIENCE & INTEGRITY - WE TAKE THE HIGH ROAD

Some really nice photos.  We visited Sandpoint and other cities in Idaho many times, and always enjoyed our stay.

Feb 23, 2012 11:08 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Gary - Your photos are among the best I've seen on ActiveRain.  I've not been to Sandpoint in Idaho.  Your pictures prompt me to visit one day!  I Want to CONGRATULATE you on having this blog FEATURED in the Photos group!

Feb 24, 2012 02:14 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Gary, I think Myrl is right on to feature your pictures as I think they are about the best I have seen on AR too. They are all beautiful but I am partial to Lady Liberty...Long my she stand proud and free.

Feb 25, 2012 11:19 AM