Mark's North Idaho Blog

WaCanId International Selkirk Loop Ride 2016371 bicycle miles in 6 days, 5 actual riding!!  That is the Rotary supported WaCanId Ride around the International Selkirk Loop.  2 States - 2 Countries!Today was the final meeting before the September 12th thru 17th 2016 ride.  All 8 Rotary Internation...

Sunrise at Black MountainTough wake up call this morning.  With WaCanId International Selkirk Loop Bicycle Ride only a month away I know every ride counts and none should be missed.  So the pedals were spinning while I was still clearing the head of early morning cob webs.I was rewarded this morn...

Lake Pend Oreille Arts Council "Arts & Crafts Fair - 2016With summer in full swing, in North Idaho, so are the events and activities in and around Sandpoint Idaho.  Friday night vendors set up their tents and booths, in preparation, for this weekends, August 13th & 14th,  Arts and Crafts Fair at ...

Sandpoint's Windbag MarinaI took advantage of waking before the alarm this morning.  Taking Halley for an early morning walk I first paid respects to the Guardian of Nights for Sandpoint.  Next a swing by the refurbished Sandpoint Train Station.  From there went to Sandpoints Windbag Marina looki...

It's not all about Business !I am fortunate in being able to step back every now and then to spend some time with my favorite girl.  She keeps me grounded and from getting too full of myself.  I am very lucky to have such a loyal and special lady in my life as Halley.  I sincerely do my best eve...

Wait 5 minutes !It was a wonderful morning in North Idaho.  I had checked at two listings, in Bonners Ferry, to be sure both were secure and locked.  Stopped in at Super One Grocery to get Halley an 'in the cup' Ice Cream Cone.  One of her favorite treats.I just could not help but appreciate how ...

Sandpoint's Long Bridge Swim - 2016The Long Bridge Swim while challenging plays host to swimmers from 13 to 70 years old. And no small task for those or any in between.  Starting from the south side of the Long Bridge, in Sagle, the participants swim along side the Long Bridge for 1.76 miles.  Th...

Location still important to Selling/Purchasing a HomeThe time for paying attention to a home's location is not when you are selling, but rather when you are looking to purchase.  The local amenities, neighborhood, traveling distances all make up part of a homes value before anyone opens the front...

A reflection back on 'Chafe 150' 2016 Bicycle RideWith the Chafe 150 having come and gone I have thought back on not only the ride but the actual time leading up to it quite a few times.  As I reflect back it seems silly to have made such a big deal out of my 80 mile ride in my head.  And yet I k...

Early morning commutes in North Idaho StressfulNOT !As I prepare for the 2016 WaCanId bicycle ride I can not help but appreciate the beauty that surrounds us in North Idaho.  I am not traveling miles and unloading my bike.  I am walking out my door with my bike to enjoy these early mornings.  It ...