The Long Bridge Swim

The Long Bridge is 2 miles and it connects Sandpoint to cities south of town: Sagle, Hayden, Coeur d'Alene.   It is a gorgeous trek and I cant help but smile every time I go over it thinking, "wow, I am so lucky to live here".  I get extra happy if a train crosses the lake at the same time on its own trestle in the distance. Once a year in August the Long Bridge plays host to a  1.76 mile swim from one end of the bridge to the other. (See all those people in the water?) Up on the bridge lots of people cheer them on and I like that it's safe up on the bridge because there is one whole lane just for bikes and pedestrians.   Here's a link to a great slideshow and some info if you are interested in particitpating in the swim.

This is near the end of the race, near Dog Beach.