​While the schedule of events may seem somewhat imprecise, most of our projects are in remote locations and require flexibility in planning to accommodate transportation, supplies, the weather and more. As details solidify, this page will be updated. We highly recommend that those interested in  participating in any of these activities email hartpathart@gmail.com as early as possible both for planning and to get the most timely updates.

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West Fork Cabin Cleanup

9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27

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We can meet at Three Mile at 8:30 a.m. if anyone is interested in carpooling. Otherwise, we meet at the trailhead at about 9:30 a.m. It is about an hour's drive from Bonners Ferry, and right under a mile and a half walk to the cabin. We will be packing out trash, washing walls, fixing broken things, cleaning the fire pit, etc. 

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The cabin is located at the edge of a meadow in a natural research area up the West Fork of Smith Creek Road. The trail winds through remnants of an old growth forest to the cabin. It is grizzly bear country.

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To reach the trailhead, you take US 95, north from Bonners Ferry. At the junction of US 95 and US 1, follow 1 to  Copeland Road and turn left. It's a couple of miles to the West Side Road. Go north on the West Side Road to Smith Creek Road (sweeping left turn). Follow Smith creek for a little over 10 miles to road 2446. Turn right on 2446 for about a mile and you will be at the trailhead. The trailhead is awkward and small. Parking spaces are perpendicular to the roadway and were not meant for large vehicles. Any other parking will be alongside the road.

We are bringing cleaning supplies and garbage bags. Any help in carrying them to the cabin would be appreciated. Do not worry about a forced march. It's a nice walk. Please bring water and lunch ... and mosquito repellent! You will need sturdy shoes or boots. I only recommend long pants because of the mosquitos. Always bring a rain jacket just in case.

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Everyone is welcome. If you have any other questions please call or text Pat Hart at (208) 597-5789.

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Bingo Night

5 p.m. Saturday, August 8

 

We have BINGO at the Eagles in downtown Bonners Ferry. There will be monetary prizes and generally the cash is supplemented with huckleberries or other prizes. Rumor has it that another quilt will be raffled off. It starts at 5 pm and goes until the prizes are all gone.

August 15: Our one and only open house this year at Snyder. It will run from 10 a.m. until 3pm. The museum has expanded, the grounds are lovely and we would really like to have the community join us.

 

Memorable dates in county lore:

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January 23, 1915 - Boundary County established by Idaho law • January 9, 1921 - Kootenai Valley Railroad depot burned at Porthill • January 22, 1917 - Telephone lines reach Moyie Springs • March 5, 1924 - Cow Creek school burns • April 1, 1899 - Village of Bonners Ferry incorporated • April 11, 1923 - Boulder City promoter J.M. Shatterly killed in explosion on his launch • April 26, 1904 - Grandview Cemetery is established • May 6, 1910 - Pend d’Oreille National Forest renamed Pend Oreille National Forest • May 8, 1808 - David Thompson arrives and camps with Kootenay west of Bonners Ferry at Mission Hill • May 31, 1922 - Lenia (Leonia) Bridge dedicated • May 1965 - Kootenai National Refuge is dedicated to the preservation of migratory waterfowl • June 18, 1982 - Snyder Guard Station nominated for National Register of Historic Places •  June 24, 1911 - The road to Naples is open to traffic • June 27, 1998 - West Fork Cabin burns •  July 1, 1908 - Original Pend d’Oreille National Forest established • July 3, 1890 - Idaho becomes a state • July 12, 1978 - Moyie River Wild and Scenic study is completed • July 15, 1892- Bonners Ferry fire originated in opium den • July 18, 1925 - Meadow Creek bridge opens • July 28, 1963 - US Forest Service Meadow Creek campground is opened and dedicated • August 19, 1983 - Snyder Guard Station officially added to National Register of Historic Places • August 20, 1913 - First silo of the Kootenai Valley completed south of Bonners Ferry • August 21, 1918 - Placer mining started in Boulder City • August 26, 1918 - Boulder City placer mining began • August 4, 1971 - Cooperative Agreement to manage and fund Smith Lake Campground signed by Boundary County Commissioners, the water board and the US Forest Service • August 1971 - US Forest Service Copper Creek Campground completed and open to the public • August 27, 1920 - Mirror Lake drained, creating Drainage District 1 • September 30, 1933 - Pend Oreille National Forest merged into Kaniksu National Forest • September 1, 1967 - The Sundance fire started its major run • September 20, 1974 - Kootenai Tribe declares war on the United States • September 1963 -US Forest Service Robinson Lake Campground completed • October 14, 1920    First Boundary County Fair • November 12, 1887    Application for Post Office at Fry granted • December 22, 1864 - License granted to construct and operate first ferry across Kootenai River at present day Bonners Ferry • December 20, 1920 - Cooperative Agreement for the maintenance of the Leonia Bridge signed between Lincoln County, Montana, and Boundary County, Idaho.