You are probably not aware of how Sagle, Idaho achieved it's name. When the village first got a Post Office, the postmaster submitted the name Eagle, Idaho, to the Postal Department. Eagle was already taken, so he merely replaced the "E" with an "S" and Sagle was born!
Located just five miles South of Sandpoint, Sagle is the gateway to the communities of Bottle Bay and Garfield Bay. As a matter of fact, Sagle provides access to numerous activities including hiking, mountain biking, hunting and fishing. There are numerous trails and access to some very nice beaches and campgrounds. Sagle is a small, tightly knit community, with timber and tourism being the primary economic base. With its tree lined roads and beautiful scenery Sagle has become one of the areas prime locations to reside. Sagle school has been a long time favorite for the community and remains a centerpiece for family and community activities.
Sagle Fire Department - Selkirk Fire Rescue & EMS 1123 Lake St. Sandpoint, ID
Bottle Bay Loop - The Bottle Bay loop is just over 25 miles, and by itself is a fast paced ride with some beautiful views. Enjoy a fast ride or enjoy the views, but don't do both at the same time because the road is winding, and you might find yourself off in the weeds. Start at the parking lot at the Long Bridge. From there you cruise across the lake and around the loop. It is a hilly ride but there is only one section with a hill over a mile long. Most of the time you can use much of your momentum to move up the hills quite quickly. This would also make a great time trial course.
Gamlin Lake Recreation Site - Gamlin Lake Trail This gentle and easy trail loops through a forest overstory and provides foot access to Gamlin Lake. The trail is closed to motorized and equestrian uses. The trail can be used for cross-country skiing during the winter but it is not groomed.
Forty-One South - A beautiful waterfront, fine-dining restaurant in a romantic lodge setting overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. Spectacular sunsets, innovative cuisine, full bar and extensive wine list.
Gold Hill Trail- This trail is popular with hikers and mountain bikers. Located close to town and not too steep, this trail is a nice hike for the entire family. Panoramic views of Sandpoint, Lake Pend Oreille and the Selkirk Mountains are offered all along the route, but the best views are near the top. Visitors will enjoy various forest settings for the entire length of the trail. Don't forget the camera, there are excellent views from this trail!
Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center - The Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center strives to educate visitors about the historic contributions of aviators and innovators who have helped create modern technology, and celebrate these individuals who have forever changed the way we live. It only takes one person to change the world.
Shoga SUSHI BAR - Delicious sushi and Asian cuisine sure to delight anyone’s palate. Offering a wide variety of traditional and specialty rolls as well as salads, sweet and sour pork, grilled salmon and more! Enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the beautiful waterfront and spectacular sunset views.
STILLWATER RANCH - We're perfect for year-round weddings, receptions, sleigh rides and hay rides in North Idaho. Stillwater Ranch, owned and operated by Bryan and Kaye Ross, raises Shire draft horses in its elegant, romantic North Idaho setting just off Dufort Road, southwest of Sandpoint. Bryan is an Internationally recognized sculptor as well as host for numerous gatherings at the ranch.
Bottle Bay Resort - Bottle Bay Resort and Marina is located 3 miles south and 8.5 miles east of Sandpoint, Idaho on beautiful Lake Pend Oreille. The resort sits on the west shore of Bottle Bay, a quiet wind protected bay shaped like a bottle, (hence the name). The Resort is a ten minute ride by boat from Sandpoint City Beach or a scenic twenty minute drive on Bottle Bay Road along the lakeshore. Come stay awhile and reserve one of our lakeside cabins.
The Lodge at Sandpoint - The Lodge at Sandpoint is a boutique waterfront hotel offering superb waterfront lodging on magnificent Lake Pend Oreille at Sandpoint, Idaho. Although newly built in 2007, the Lodge exudes Old World hotel charm and boasts a full complement of modern conveniences and creature comforts.
Country Inn & RV Park - "Great place to stay, very friendly staff. Clean rooms, nice and quiet and down home style inn. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice clean affordable place to stay while visiting anywhere in Northern Idaho. Will definitely stay here again."-Tripadvisor.com
Garfield Bay Campground - Garfield Bay Campground is interesting in that the picnic facilities along Lake Pend Oreille are wonderful and well maintained. However, the campground above the road, Garfield Bay Campground, shows signs of neglect. We came in the middle of June so perhaps it hadn't had much attention yet, but it appeared to be unused. I'm not sure why this would be the case because it is in such a nice setting. The driveways are rough and unmaintained.
Springy Point Recreation Area - Springy Point Recreation Area is located on the shore of Lake Pend Oreille. The campground is on sloping ground and is covered with a mature forest which provides most sites with shade. The lake is the attraction here whether you want to swim, boat or fish. If you are looking for a campsite on the lake, near town and want cell/data service this might be the place for you.
Round Lake State Park - “Small slice of Heaven” I absolutely love this little gem. Great, easy 2 mile hike around the lake, (or a longer 6 mile one if you want to). Nice place to kayak. No motor driven boats allowed so its nice and quiet. Ranger station with a few educational exhibits and souvenirs, ice cream, etc. You can camp here too as it is a State Park. $5/day use fee.
Many of the old schools in Bonner County, Idaho have gone the way of time and are no more.
But there is one that still stands proudly as if waiting for the children of the area to come by foot, wagon, or on horse back to get "book learning" from a tall teacher. He was not the first teacher at the school but all the children that sat with him would tell you that he was literally head and shoulders over the others. On a still morning, if one listens with the ear of memory, you can hear the small classes being led in Bible reading, the pledge of allegiance to the flag, and a rousing rendition of the railroad song, "Casey Jones," the only song the young teacher knew. The old log cabin building remembers well the clinking of slates, the children wiggling on home made benches and the giggles as the young scholars drank one at a time from a common dipper.
The old school is located near Garfield Bay about 300 feet south of Glengary Road and got its start around 1905. Like all parents the people of the community wanted their children to have the opportunity to learn which made a school house a necessity. Jimmy Newman donated the land and the little cedar log building was put up in short order. To show their appreciation to the donor of the land the people named the school "Newman" in his honor. Newman allowed the children to leave their horses and wagons in his barn during school but turned a dim eye when they started taking fruit from his orchard.
The school year ran from early spring until sometime in the fall. Winter and heavy snows signaled the beginning of vacation. All eight grades met in the one room building and at times they were joined by the ninth grade. The teacher made a salary of $35.00 a month plus room and board. This meant a bit of moving around from family to family that lived within walking distance of the school. It would be a source of pride to the youngster who could say, "Teacher is living at my house." The need for a larger building became evident and a frame building was built near the log cabin. The log building became the teacher's home and it was no longer necessary to make the monthly rounds of the community. The old frame building still stands beside the log school.
As more people settled in the Glengary area there were more children needing access to a school closer to their homes than the Newman school. A new district was formed and a new one-room school was built and named Meadowlark. The first class was held in 1914 and Alice Schroeder was the teacher. Meadowlark was the place of learning for all eight grades and the children of the peninsula continued to gain knowledge there until the county decided on school consolidation. Both Newman and Meadowlark were sold and today Meadowlark exists only in the fond memories of those who went there to school.
All photographs have been used with permission of the Bonner County Museum.
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