Winter

Look to Coeur d’Alene for St. Patrick’s Day parades, parties and pipe bands Hints of green have been seen in North Idaho as temperatures climb. And while there’s still a few weeks until we really see green grass, there’s plenty o’ green to be found in the Lake City’s upcoming…

The bands are booked and counting down to the start of one of the most anticipated weekends in Coeur d’Alene for area blues fans: the COEUR D’ALENE BLUES FESTIVAL. On March 20 the Coeur d’Alene Resort hosts what the Inland Empire Blues Society has dubbed “best blues festival” five times…

Coeur d’Alene Chefs Shaping North Idaho’s Culinary Community The ways to play in Coeur d’Alene are endless — from its signature alpine lake, perfect for boating, paddle boarding, fishing and kayaking, to the thousands of acres of excitement at nearby ski resorts, and the Northwest’s largest theme park and water…

Inlander Restaurant Week is your ticket to experience Idaho five different ways Inlander Restaurant Week lets you try new foods and revisit old favorites alike, including in North Idaho — all for a deal. Participating restaurants feature three-course meals for the set price of $22 or $33, making it possible…

Turn to Coeur d’Alene for everything you need for your perfect wedding When actress Julianne Hough wed NHL hockey standout Brooks Laich in a romantic outdoor wedding the summer of 2017, stunning images of sparkling Lake Coeur d’Alene were splashed on magazine covers and exploded all over the internet. The…

Coeur d’Alene is your go-to for chocolate, including during the annual Chocolate Affair Valentine’s Day in Coeur d’Alene offers a buffet of ways to celebrate with your sweetie, including chocolate, but you don’t have to wait until Valentine’s to indulge. Let’s call the CHOCOLATE AFFAIR on Feb. 7 an appetizer…

Celebrate love in Coeur d’Alene Love is in the air throughout Coeur d’Alene, especially during Valentine’s Day weekend. And since that’s coming up soon — only weeks away — we want to help you celebrate romance. Get in the mood with HOT WINTER NIGHTS at the Coeur d’Alene Resort’s infinity…

Come hungry and thirsty, leave sated and smiling at the third annual Food and Wine Festival Go for the food, stay for the wine. Or vice versa. There’s plenty of both at the Coeur d’Alene Resort’s third annual FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL, Friday, Feb. 7-9. Start the weekend with a…

Bike, hike or ride your way through winter in North Idaho Whether you’re looking to stay active or just want to get out-of-doors, you don’t have to ski or snowboard to welcome winter. With 4-5-inch tires and mountain-bike-like frames, “FAT BIKES” are a great way to cruise through winter, says…

The Annual Mac and Cheese Festival has plenty to smile about Forget New Year’s resolutions for the day and embrace your inner comfort-seeker at the annual MAC AND CHEESE FESTIVAL, on Saturday, Jan. 18 from noon to 5 pm at more than a dozen downtown locations (cdadowntown.com/mac-cheese-festival). Throughout downtown Coeur…