Visitors walking the trails of Cougar Bay, located on the west side of Lake Coeur d’Alene, enjoy the splendor one of Idaho’s most beautiful mountain lakes. The rich wetland habitat of Cougar Bay provides an abundance of wildlife watching opportunities from birds to moose. Bordered by towering conifer forests and lush meadows, Cougar Bay attracts migrating and nesting waterfowl, numerous Read more...

Explore this 6.4-mile loop trail near Cataldo, Idaho. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 52 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs Read more...

Check out this 3.9-mile out-and-back trail near Bayview, Idaho. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 40 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are Read more...

Enjoy this 10.0-mile out-and-back trail near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 30 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and mountain biking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must Read more...

Fernan Lake Natural Open Space was donated to the City in 2011. This property currently has 3 hiking trail loops totaling over a mile in length. Eventually, trails will be constructed throughout the property that will total over 3 miles in length. No hunting or camping is allowed on this property. Read more...

Enjoy this 9.6-mile out-and-back trail near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 17 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are Read more...

This is a very popular and well-used trail system just minutes from Coeur d’Alene and Hayden, Idaho that winds through large trees and grassy understory near the shores of Hayden Lake. The trail system is divided between user groups with one side for hikers and the other for equestrians. The trail is also open in the winter for cross-country skiing Read more...

The Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association (DTA) was established in May 1990 to provide services within the Business Improvement District (BID). The DTA is a comprehensive, non-profit, downtown management agency governed by a membership-elected Board of Directors. The DTA uses the Main Street Four-Point Approach in its revitalization efforts, funded by revenues from the BID, the City of Coeur d’Alene, and Read more...

Once a World War II-era naval training station, this 4,000-acre park now provides camping opportunities with 223 individual sites, 10 camping cabins, and 7 group camps. Located on the southern tip of Lake Pend Oreille in the Coeur d’Alene Mountains of northern Idaho, Farragut State Park offers unique scenery, history and an abundance of recreational opportunities, including disc golf, a Read more...

Beauty Creek Campground is located a half mile from Lake Coeur d’Alene along the peaceful Beauty Creek. Visitors enjoy breathtaking scenery and convenient access to miles of trails. Read more...