The Carefree Boat Club delivers family time on the water. Cover photo courtesy of Carefree Boat Club of North Idaho Carefree Boat Club of North Idaho isn’t really about boats. It’s about the kind of summer days families replay all year long. It’s the splash when a kid jumps off the stern without hesitation. It’s the laughter as someone gets whipped wide on […]
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Cover photo courtesy of Visit Sandpoint When the heat of summer fades and cool mornings settle into the Inland Northwest, it’s prime time to make a weekend escape to beautiful Sandpoint, Idaho. Barely 90 minutes from Spokane, nestled on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille and framed by the Selkirk and Cabinet mountains, Sandpoint can
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The Inland Northwest is home to hundreds of lakes within an hour’s drive in any direction. When the temperatures start to rise, it’s time to get out on the lake! Pick something in the list below you might enjoy, then find the corresponding number for details on which lakes make the best fit for your
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Five lakeside bike trails in the Inland NW. Enjoy lake views as you pedal along, and find picnic rest stops and swim access points.
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8 lakeside dining destinations off the beaten path, offering incredible views, good food, and excellent drinks.
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Lakeside campgrounds in Eastern Wash. and North Idaho that have great beaches, watersports recreation access, and reservable campsites.
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OTO writers share their ideas for recreation, adventure, and simply enjoying time at any lake in the Inland Northwest.
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Learn about the fringe sport of wing foiling—where riders use boards equipped with a hydrofoil and inflatable, hand-held sail called a wing.
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Pack your rod and ride! Destinations for fishing and camping to create your own bikepacking route to one or more small lakes.
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Learn which Inland Northwest lakes to visit for a chance to see moose, mountain goats, bald eagles, and unique waterfowl,
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