Ever heard of railroad tracks running through a hotel lobby? That was the setup at an old Idaho hotel, more on that below. Plus, target shooters must pay hefty restitution after starting wildfires.
- Today: 87°🌤 Mostly sunny.
First Up Today
Idaho mining town so narrow, the railroad ran through hotel lobby, Main st.
Anna Daly writes: With lead and silver being discovered in North Idaho in 1884, many mining towns and mills popped up across the state.
However, one town in particular stands out for its tight squeeze in the middle of a narrow canyon — and for being home to several prominent Idaho mines, including the Hercules, Hecla, and Tiger-Poorman mines.
Burke Canyon, which is where the town of Burke was built, was just 300 feet wide. Because of this, buildings and other landmarks were constructed to fit within the small space…