Winter

The Fourth Annual Mardi Gras Krewe d’Alene brings the French Quarter to North Idaho Unless you’re from the Big Easy or have taken part in New Orleans’ legendary Mardi Gras celebration, you may not be familiar with a krewe. Pronounced "crew," it’s the organization that puts on a parade or…

Annual Chocolate Affair event throughout downtown offers an evening of sipping, strolling and sampling Fall in love this February… with Coeur d’Alene, with wine and chocolate and with a popular annual event back this year better than ever. The CHOCOLATE AFFAIR on Friday, Feb. 8 is the perfect pairing of…

Indulge your inner adventurer by discovering (or rediscovering) these must-have meals and meal makers in Coeur d’Alene Earlier this month, MSN released its bucket list of restaurants by state, singling out BEVERLY'S' as the restaurant in North Idaho that’s “more than worth the trip” for its Northwest cuisine, lake views…

Make the most of winter terrain while snowshoeing the panhandle The weather in Idaho is the stuff of legends; if you don’t like it, wait 10 minutes. Don’t wait for a fresh batch of snow, however; there’s plenty in varied elevations where skiing and boarding aren’t the only way to…

Four things to know before setting out on an eagle watching adventure in North Idaho Eagle watching cruises are done for the season, but that doesn’t mean you have to forego witnessing the unique congregation of one of America’s largest raptors feeding on spent fish in Lake Coeur d’Alene. Now…

Second annual Mac & Cheese Festival offers more chefs, dishes and events for your enjoyment Savory melted cheese mixed into perfectly cooked pasta makes for a perfect pairing of ooey and gooey, and if that were all the MAC & CHEESE FESTIVAL offered, it would be enough. But wait, there’s…

Easy and fun ways to incorporate fitness into your 2019 routine For many people, the new year offers an opportunity to reflect on the status quo and search for ways to improve, especially in the area of personal fitness. “My advice to anyone come the new year who is trying…

Coeur d’Alene caters to all ages with a huge range of options for celebrating 2019 Start 2019 with a view to remember at SILVER MOUNTAIN RESORT. Come for the day and ski, board or tube to your heart’s delight during extended hours, then pop into Noah’s for a buffet dinner…

Have yourself a happy holiday with these fun, festive food and drink options Lake Coeur d’Alene is a beautiful place to be any time of year, including through winter when you can hear and see for miles, and especially during the holidays when the cruise boats glide along, all lit…

Add these holiday have-tos to your list The holidays are a busy time, what with winter weather, extra guests and a thousand things on your to-do list. Remember to carve out time for the people you care about most, including yourself. INDULGE YOUR INNER CHILD. Let Coeur d’Alene’s festive spirit…