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Two ladies seated on Sandpoint City Beach. Houseboats on City Beach By the Bonner County Historical Society & Museum|Photo courtesy of...
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- May 17
Fun Fact: The Slanted Sandpoint Street
An early scene of Main Street Sandpoint, date unknown. Photo courtesy of the Bonner County Historical Society. Brought to you by the...
- Apr 10
Main Street - The Slanted Sandpoint Street
Brought to you by the Bonner County Historical Society & Museum Photo courtesy The Bonner County Historical Society Photo Caption: An...
- Mar 13
Celebrating National and Local Women
Portrait of Nell K. Irion. Courtesy of the Bonner County Historical Society, donor unknown. Recognizing Nell K. Irion Brought to you by...
- Feb 13
For the Love of Snow in Sandpoint
Annual event embraces the winter season Brought to you by the Bonner County Historical Society & Museum Some people avoid the cold winter...
- Jan 16
Frozen Fun
Skating on Lake Pend Oreille Brought to you by the Bonner County Historical Society & Museum Before Albeni Dam was constructed, Lake Pend...
- Dec 20, 2022
Cozy Convenience
The year that the Sandpoint sidewalk became firewood Brought to you by the Bonner County Historical Society & Museum Nowadays, the sight...
- Nov 15, 2022
Opening Day in Sandpoint
Brought to you by the Bonner County Historical Society & Museum The month of November officially commences the holiday season. While the...
- Sep 13, 2022
Home of the Bulldogs
Today as you drive by Division Street, the home of the Sandpoint Bulldogs stands out proud and much larger than its predecessor. The...
- Aug 17, 2022
For Where the Bell Tolls
In spring of 2021, a long-lost bell made its way back to its hometown of Sandpoint. Originally perched in a cupola atop the old Sandpoint...
- Jul 25, 2022
The Sweet, Sweet Sound…
Photo by Racheal Baker Each summer we pack up our blankets, chairs and snacks, and grab friends and family to head to War Memorial Field...
- Jun 20, 2022
A Fish by Any Other Name …
We all might be familiar with the name from the blue mountain-labeled Kokanee brews that have become British Columbia’s most popular...
- May 16, 2022
Lost in the ‘50s
Every May (with the exception of the past two years), locals and tourists alike stream into downtown to enjoy what’s become a beloved...
- Apr 20, 2022
Farmers in Farmin?
Today we enjoy wandering the local Farmers’ Market in Sandpoint, downtown Farmin Park on 3rd and Main streets, but despite its applicable...
- Mar 14, 2022
Before it was Sandpoint …
Locals and visitors in Sandpoint explore and enjoy the beauty of the mountains, rivers and lakes of this area that we call home, but long...
- Feb 14, 2022
Kegs and Canines
The Olympics may be happening a continent away, but for Sandpoint locals there’s a race closer to home marking the February calendar. For...
- Jan 17, 2022
Snow, snow, snow …
You might not believe it from recent years past, but Sandpoint winters used to bring a lot of snow … enough to include a snow sculpture...
- Oct 25, 2021
What’s in a Name?
Pend Oreille, Pend d’Oreille and Ponderay—visitors and even locals alike may be confused by the different spellings of our local...
- Sep 20, 2021
A Community Hot Spot with History
Photo By Kiersten Patterson Photography Chances are, if you live in Sandpoint or have visited at least once, you’ve made your way over to...
- Aug 23, 2021
Sandpoint’s Own Lady Liberty
Photo by Diane Fetzner As you walk across the grassy expanse of City Beach at the end of Bridge Street, and your toes hit the sandy...
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