Waterfront dining is a great way to take in the dazzling views of nature, even if you sometimes pay a premium for the added panorama. Here are my top picks for lakeside dining spots around the area, both fine dining and casual. These selections come out of experience, trusted recommendations, and prominent public opinion. …
After sitting for hours with my fishing pole on the weather-worn dock, watching my bobber on the dark lake water, my seven-year-old mind focused on two primary thoughts: This is boring, and I’d rather be swimming. But eventually, after many Saturdays, I caught my first fish, a trout longer than my arm. I was delighted …
Dennis Beemer got into scuba diving to solve a mystery. “It all started with a Chevrolet Coupe that was in a place it had no business being,” he says. About 15 years ago, Beemer was snorkeling near family property on Lake Coeur d’Alene, looking for a boat a family member had sunk decades earlier. He …
Summers in the Inland Northwest are unparalleled, and as the temperature continues to rise, there is no better place to be than on the water. Boasting a plethora of lakes, rivers, and reservoirs, we have it made—especially when it comes to outdoor recreation events. Hayden Triathlon (July 14, Hayden, Idaho) Beginning on Honeysuckle Beach in …
Flatwater beckons you to break its glassy surface with swimming strokes or kayak bows and paddles. Check out these 13 lake destinations for their great paddling and swimming waters. Note: Discover Pass required for all Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife boat launch sites. Idaho requires an annual State Parks Passport, which covers entry and …
Best Paddling & Swimming Lakes in Eastern Washington and North Idaho Read More »
Whenever we relax and play at a lake, we connect to nature and that place where deep memories were made. Whether a lake park or remote, wild setting, our region provides abundant opportunities for those connections—for every recreation style and water sport. Maybe you’re looking for new places to launch your kayak or ski boat, …
Refreshingly chilly is a good way to describe our regional lakes. Many are snowmelt-fed and deep, though some—even large lakes like Priest and Pend Oreille—feel pleasantly warmer by July. When you’re not swimming or cruising in a boat, and it’s time for beach-based and flatwater, stay-dry activities, here are ways to combine physical activity and …
Beyond Swimming: Lake Fun for Kids Without Getting Wet Read More »
