A leisurely trip through the town of my birth brought back a flood of memories.  I grew up across the border in Montana in a tiny town with few services so at the time Sandpoint was the go-to shopping, medical, entertainment and business destination.  I was thrilled to find many of the same establishments alive and well.  Between the mountains, the lake and a quaint but sophisticated downtown area, Sandpoint has everything to offer tourists and residents alike.  Although I do admit to a hefty bias.  For those of you who haven't been to the Panhandle in awhile, here's a quick trip down memory lane...

Sandpoint City Beach - I remember learning to swim here, which was more like just wading for me.


Railroad tracks across Lake Pend Orielle


The local "department" store


The market - still sparsely populated, but a beautiful building nonetheless


Ah, the theater!


Carrot juice, anyone?


The Granary - the best place to buy your chicken feed! (Now defunct)


My favorite is always the police blotter of the local paper


Yes, the Hydra still exists - and looks exactly the same inside!


Mmmmm....pie


Eve's Leaves!


The docks from the bridge to the beach and the old Garden restaurant building