ITA’s first North Idaho Youth Project needs volunteers

CLARK FORK — Idaho Trails Affiliation is searching for youth volunteers for a three-day path upkeep undertaking on the Coeur d’Alene River on July 8-10.

The three-day youth undertaking — geared toward youth between the ages of 14-18 — will likely be on the higher North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River.

The itinerary consists of assembly up the afternoon of Thursday, July 8, within the afternoon. ITA officers mentioned they plan an early begin Friday morning to be able to depart time every day for the kids to get pleasure from all of the facilities obtainable at camp.

Volunteers will take away logs, in the reduction of brush and do some tread work on the path that follows the river and is designated a Nationwide Recreation Path, ITA officers mentioned. Volunteers will return every afternoon to camp, the place there’s a swimming gap and a pit rest room.

It is a absolutely supported journey and meals will likely be equipped and ready by ITA volunteers. The journey’s problem score is reasonable, affiliation officers mentioned. Day journey path work is carried out a small to medium distance from a trailhead. Volunteers will carry a daypack and instruments.

Filth street entry to the path By way of Clark Fork Highway (NF 203). The final 5 miles are a bit tough however OK for passenger automobiles, ITA officers mentioned. The estimated drive time to the assembly spot is 2 1/2 hours from Coeur d’Alene and 1 hour 45 min from Sandpoint.

There are 5 of 13 spots nonetheless left.

ITA is a nonprofit group whose mission is to keep up Idaho trails.

“We’re so excited to be increasing our youth initiatives to North Idaho this yr,” Kelly Hewes, ITA communications director, mentioned. “Our journeys present an excellent alternative for younger folks to spend time having fun with nature and studying methods to work collectively on a path crew. Unplug from expertise, see the wonder Idaho has to supply, and provides again to our shared public lands all whereas having enjoyable, too.”

For extra info on the journey go to bit.ly/3xPBGH7