Summer

Annual Coaster Classic at Silverwood Theme Park highlights the region’s car culture Plenty of classic car events have been canceled this year, but not the COASTER CLASSIC at Silverwood Theme Park. For the 19th year running, the Late Great Chevy Club has partnered with Silverwood to host classic cars from…

North Idaho has your perfect camping spot, from rustic to RV-ready  We bet North Idaho has more campgrounds than you have summer left to savor, but not to worry; the weather stays mild well into fall and that is just as good a time to plan your getaway. Grab your…

New to mountain biking or an expert rider, north Idaho is the place to get on track Mountain biking is the perfect sport for North Idaho’s Erickson family of four. Jen Erickson and her husband Todd have been mountain biking for over 20 years, says Jen, whose oldest daughter competes…

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…