emily walden

Make the end of summer the best of summer for the kids Once August rolls around, times seems to accelerate with the awareness of summer’s eventual end. Make the most of the time with the kids now, with these ideas for making a North Idaho end of summer the best…

The (very cool) science behind keeping coolthis summer Leave it to science — and North Idaho — for an easy-to-follow guide to losing heat, also known as staying cool, which can happen one of four ways: conduction, convection, evaporation, radiation. Hold something cold in your hand, such as a cone…

Where to go in North Idaho for outdoor dining Who doesn’t like to eat out-of-doors in the summer? Whether it’s mimosas and breakfast bites in the morning, a light lunch in between activities, or a celebratory evening meal with loved ones, North Idaho has an abundance for eating outside. For…

Old fashioned fun can be found in abundance throughout North Idaho Take a step back in time to experience Coeur d’Alene and the surrounding region in a whole new way this summer, with immersive historical experiences you might not know existed. In Coeur d’Alene, the past is very much present…

You don’t have to like pickles to play pickleball, but you do have to be willing to have fun You already know what PICKLEBALL is and you’re a fan? Skip ahead to the next paragraph. Although only 55 years old, this sport has become wildly popular with all ages, featuring…

Where to carve out your spot in the sand in North Idaho Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Hauser, Pend Oreille, the Spokane River… North Idaho is rich with waterways, including designated swimming areas that, although typically untended by lifeguards, offer easy spots to wade or dive in for a much-needed beach day.…

Celebrate Independence Day in North Idaho The upside to most Independence Day celebrations this year is that they’re outdoors and typically free. Both are true throughout North Idaho, with festivities planned from prairie to lakefront to mountaintop. Head south to HARRISON on the Fourth of July for old-fashioned fun in…

Explore North Idaho’s lake country in a canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard Idaho is home to more than 2,000 lakes, not including rivers and minor waterways. Many amazing lakes are in North Idaho and — even better — easy to explore under your own power… paddling along in a canoe,…