North Idaho native and underwater explorer Eric Smith comes face to face with an ancient sphinx in Alexandria, Egypt. (Photo courtesy of CHRISTOPH GERIGK for Franck Goddio/Hilti Foundation)
September 29, 2009
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September 29, 2009 9 p.m.
Hooked on adventure
Smith tracks down forgotten treasures
SANDPOINT — Like many kids raised in the boundless wilderness of North Idaho, young Eric Smith spent his formative years fantasizing about exploring the world and living the life of an adventurer.