North Idaho Bed & Breakfast
Christmas Open House
Sunday – December 8, 2013
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Western Pleasures in Sandpoint
Log Spirit in Athol
Cedar Springs in Rathdrum
The Roosevelt in Coeur d’Alene
Call 765-5200 or visit
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Schweitzer Mountain Resort, one of the premier winter resorts in the Northwest overlooking the town of Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille, is famous for its massive bowls and breathtaking views.
Lookout Pass Ski Area (the best learning hill in the Northwest and a phenomenal value for beginners) is on the Montana-Idaho border near Wallace. Its ‘sack lunch’ style and home-town hospitality make this the local area family favorite.
Ski North Idaho
Cross country skiing is a great way to enjoy the beautiful outdoors at a leisurely pace. A wide variety of terrain awaits, including a well-maintained trail system at Farragut State Park. A catalog of Nordic trails is available from the Idaho State Department of Parks & Recreation. Call (208) 769-1511.
The Centennial Trail, which runs from the east end of Lake Coeur d’Alene to Spokane, through Post Falls is a favorite for local enthusiasts.
Over 8 miles of trails are ready for exploration at Schweitzer Mountain Resort who also hosts two fun Nordic races annually – the Cougar Gulch 10K/5K and the Great Scott 10k/5k.
Each winter the Priest Lake Golf Course becomes The Nordic Sports Center at Priest Lake offering some of the finest groomed trails in the area.
The State Parks Annual Passport is $10 for Idaho residents and $40 for nonresidents (plus tax) and is good for day use at all of Idaho’s state parks. Cross country skiing at Priest Lake, Round Lake, Farragut and Winchester Lake state parks is offered at no additional charge. Passes are available at any state park or locally at 2750 Kathleen Avenue, Coeur d’Alene.
The Park N’ Ski Pass is $25 (plus tax) and allows you to park and ski at 11 back country sites across the state. Passes can be purchased at regional offices of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, as well as most cross country ski shops statewide.
North Idaho College’s Outdoor Pursuits program offers ski, snowboard, snowshoe and mountaineering equipment for rent.
PAUL BUNYAN DAYS IN ST. MAIRES – Aug. 30 to Sept. 2
Carnival, logger contests, live music, rodeo, Civil War reenactment, parade, quilt show, antique snowmobile show, vendor booths, and the famous fireworks. Free contests – cash prizes! www.paulbunyandays.com
Fall Fest feat. Northwest Microbrews
Saturday August 31, 2013 – Monday September 02, 2013
Schweitzer is celebrating the 21st anniversary of Fall Fest with continuing as a three day event. That’s right, three days of great fun, great music and great beer! This year they’ll be serving up several regional wines, hard ciders and over 60 beers on tap! For the kids they’ll have the soda tent where they can mix their own flavors and create wild concoctions. They’ll have arts and crafts vendors throughout the village and live music playing all three days.
Lift will run 11am – 6pm on Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 5pm on Monday.
The ever-popular souvenir mugs, glasses and steins will be on sale all weekend as well. This is the final weekend of summer operations and the chairlift will be open for sightseeing, hiking and mountain biking. Call ahead and reserve your lodging for the weekend because you won’t want to leave! 877.487.4643 or www.schweitzer.com
August 21 – 25 Would you rather eat your weight than carry it? Then the Elmer’s Pie Eating Contest is for you! We’re determined to find out who is the fastest pie eater in North Idaho! (and when it’s scrumptious Elmer’s pies, who wouldn’t want to eat a whole pie?) This contest takes place every day of the Fair at 11 am in the North Midway, but be sure to arrive at 10 am to register!
Wednesday, August 21 – Sunday, August 25
At this year’s North Idaho Fair for you really can see Everything Under the Sun in over 20 different live shows each day! For less the price of 1 movie ticket, you can experience:
– Country, rock, and hit bands & musicians
– A hypnotist show, a magician, & a balancing act
– Rattle tag painting, sand sculpting, & chainsaw carving
– Racing pigs and ducks
– Exotic animals like tigers, panthers, and snakes
– Crafts, farm animals, and projects
– A Motocross show, PRCA Rodeo, Draft Horse Pull,or a Demolition Derby
www.northidahofair.com
Relax in Idaho’s new Marriott hotel
Fresh. Cool. Green. These three little words exemplify what you will encounter at the newest hotel in Coeur d’Alene, the SpringHill Suites by Marriott. The first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified hotel in Idaho, the SpringHill Suites is an all suite property with a contemporary flair. At the SpringHill Suites, it’s all about the experience…
Relax on the patio by the fire tables
Let the kids romp through the splash pad
Relax in the generously sized indoor pool and whirlpool
Healthy, hot, complimentary breakfast
Inviting oversized suites with microwaves and refrigerators, luxury bedding, and 42″ TV’s
Complimentary wireless internet throughout
2250 W Seltice Way · Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
It’s Brewsfest time again at Silver Mountain! A great musical line up with the Dog House Boyz, Nu Jack City and Eclectic Approach (as seen on Jimmy Kimmel). 35 beers, 18 breweries, 3 great bands and 1 Big Party on the Mountain! Tickets are available for pre-purchase at http://store.silvermt.com/ , save $5 when you purchase before Saturday the 3rd. An amazing line-up this year with the Dog House Boyz, Nu Jack City and Eclectic Approach. This party is taking place in one of the most picturesque venues in the area, right at the top of the Silver Mountain Gondola, take in the views from 5,700ft while enjoying some rocking tunes and tasty beverages! After the music ends on the mountain the party will continue in the Gondola Village with another performance from the Dog House Boyz from 6-9pm. Gates open at 1:00 pm and close at 6:00 pm, remember to leave plenty of time for the gondola ride up the mountain. Ticket Prices are: $29.95 in advance and $34.95 the day of Brews Fest. Tickets Include: Scenic Gondola ride to and from the event, Beer tasting mug, Starter tasting tickets and access to 3 great musical performances. Additional Beer tickets can be purchased on site.
Purchase your tickets today @ silvermt.com
The 2,774 acre Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge is located in Boundary County, surrounded by Deep Creek and the Kootenai River to the east and the Selkirk Mountains on the west. Its purpose is to provide resting and feeding habitat for migrating water fowl. The viewing route is approximately four miles and accessible by car, biking or hiking. Open to visitors daily, office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (208) 267-3888
At the mouth of the Coeur d’Alene River on the southeast end of Lake Coeur d’Alene, lies the picturesque town of Harrison where the old and the new are joined in perfect harmony. Once a landing for steamers, the community remains a port, but now pleasure boats tie up at the marina and cruise the clear waters. Visitors and residents can come to Harrison by lake or scenic highway. The 72-mile long “Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes” provides a beautiful paved hiking/biking experience along the edge of the lake and riverbank, right into the heart of this gem of a town.