Something I have stumbled upon a lot in my research on this website is a Sandpoint Water Well! What is this type of well that utilizes our North Idaho towns name, and is it something that was invented in our town, or is it just by chance that this well has the same name as […]
10 Things You Should Know About Lake Pend Oreille
North Idaho has a lot going for it, especially since it is home to my favorite town of Sandpoint, Idaho! Some of things that make it great come down to being right next to Schweitzer, and of course our amazing lake that stands out as one of the best lakes in America. So what lake […]
Sandpoint, Idaho from Coeur d’ Alene: How far is it, and how long does it take to get there?
Sandpoint is an awesome town, with some awesome activities, great shops and more! Sometimes though, people like to get out of town, and that generally is to visit the larger city of Coeur d’ Alene which is a city of around 50,000 people. The best way to go, is to obviously drive! So how far […]
Humbird Hotel moving along on Schweitzer!
We had a chance to visit Schweitzer the other day, and it was great to get to see the progress on the Humbird Hotel! You can really start to see the hotel taking shape with large beams on the inside, and plenty of windows that will be letting light into the hotel for all of […]
How far is Sandpoint, Idaho to Yellowstone National Park?
Sure, we live in one of the most amazing places on earth, with the lake, and plenty of outdoors sports to get to enjoy! However us Sandpoint residents do also enjoy a good road trip, and one of the best places to do that is by driving to Yellowstone National Park. However you are definitely […]
What part of Canada is above Idaho?
People from outside of our area like to ask us where we are located here in Sandpoint, and one of the easiest ways is by saying that we are about 60 minutes from the Canadian border, and that is then followed up by a “wow”. However something not many of us actually think about, is […]
6 Ways To Prepare Your Vacant Land For Sale
Selling vacant land is a very different process from selling a home! Without doorways to walk through, rooms to inspect, and furniture to make a buyer feel at home, you don’t have any of the vision that having an existing home has to offer. Instead, you have to set a hypothetical environment for a buyer, […]
What is the coldest month in Sandpoint, Idaho?
One of the biggest hesitations for visitors or new people coming to our area, is just how cold it is, and when they might want to visit to make sure they don’t come at the coldest time of the year! This also might be important for farmers, outdoor enthusiasts, and even businesses and homeowners that […]
How do you describe what part of Idaho, Sandpoint is in?
As a Sandpoint, Idaho local you probably have heard it all when people ask where you live. I have even had people ask me why I don’t have a southern accent. We have heard the Ohio and Iowa jokes for sure. However what should you be telling people when they ask where you live? Northern […]
How much snow does Sandpoint Idaho get?
Snow is something that is on Sandpoint locals year round, as it does take up a good portion of our time here! In the summer, we are preparing for it in the winter, and in the winter we are removing it. However, you might be wondering just how much snow we get, and is it […]
Everything You Need to Know About Snow Removal in Sandpoint, Idaho
Snow is an aspect of life in Sandpoint, and living here is a great experience! Snow removal is something to consider before making your decision about where you want to live in our area. Snow removal options vary depending on whether you live within the city limits or outside town limits. Read on for more […]
Trash pickup vs Going to the Dump: Which is best for you in Sandpoint?
If you are moving homes, whether the first time to this area, or moving around within our town of Sandpoint, you likely are going to have to think about how you are going to do away with your garbage! In our area, you actually have a choice, you can opt for the pickup of your […]