D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

A snow machine rider passes a restaurant at Priest Lake, Idaho, on Feb. 10. Relentless snowfall has smothered Priest Lake this winter, and snowmobilers are loving it. (Rich Landers/The Spokesman ...

Priest Lake State Park is one of the participants in the First Time Adventure Program. Idaho State Parks and Recreation If you want to give camping a try — or try it again after years in the city — ...

With spring in full swing you may be dusting off your camping gear and getting ready to head to Priest Lake, ID. However, this year you will have one less campground to choose from. The Outlet ...