emily walden

Idaho’s natural beauty and abundant game make it a target for hunters in-state and beyond It’s called the “gem state,” yet Idaho could easily be known as the “game state” with its natural beauty and diverse hunting opportunities. Idaho Fish and Game, which manages hunting in Idaho, provides access to…

Downtown coffee culture can’t be beat for flavor, variety and places to try Do you do drip? Or are you a latte lover? Whatever your coffee craving, downtown Coeur d’Alene has you covered. More than just providing excellent coffee, however, Coeur d’Alene’s coffee shops serve as a social hub for…

Discover your new favorite wines just in time for holidays The holidays will soon be upon us and with it, a social season of visiting, gift-giving and sharing good food. Whether you’re hosting at your home or have a hostess gift in mind, the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association’s WINE FOR…

Do downtown during Fall Fest and Apple Palooza The smell of leaves and woodsmoke in the air. Crisp mornings and a hastening sunset. More pumpkins and fewer tomatoes on the shelves. That must mean fall is officially here. And even though Kootenai Farmers Market’s Hayden-area location closed last week, downtown…

Retune, recharge at Coeur d’Alene Resort wellness retreats Fall has us relishing every opportunity to be outdoors, but also focusing on our inner world, from the cozy spots we seek out in our homes to being more mindful about maintaining health through the winter. The COEUR D’ALENE RESORT has three…

Four places to finish out your golf season in North Idaho Golf fans: Were you discouraged by the recent dusting of snow and drop in temperature? Fear not; many golf courses are still open. In fact, fall is the preferred time for many players who appreciate thinned out crowds, blue…

You’ll have a whiskey barrel full of fun during a weekend of tasting and learning about this age-old distilled libation. The key to understanding whiskey, besides the different varieties like bourbon, corn whiskey and traditional Scotch whiskey, is in tasting, which is exactly what you’ll do — a lot — at…

Silverwood Theme Park morphs into Scarywood for a whole month of frighteningly good weekends The countdown begins. As leaves rustle, days shorten and nights get wonderfully crisp, many creatures are hunkering down for winter… but not at Silverwood Theme Park. There, in just seven days, the otherworldly assortment of creatures…