Click on this link to see a travel article on Coeur d'Alene that was printed in the LA Times on July 26, 2009.
http://travel.latimes.com/articles/la-trw-coeurdalene26-2009jul26
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Golf North Idaho
The Coeur d'Alene area offers several wonderful golf opportunities. There is something for every wallet and skill level. Below are the most popular and well known. Please consult the golf course directly for fees.
Circling Raven Golf Club
A 30 minute drive south of Coeur d’Alene. Circling Raven has quickly been named the best-of or best new course by Golf Digest, GOLF Magazine, Zagat Survey, Men’s Health, The Golf Insider, and Golfweek Magazine, all despite the fact that it is only a few years old. Beautiful setting and award-winning layout. Owned by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe.
**Guests of The McFarland Inn receive a $5.00 discount.
www.circlingraven.com
Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course
This course has played host to PGA touring pros and has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal from Golf magazine and was selected by Golf Digest as America’s Most Beautiful Resort Golf Course. It is famous for the world’s only floating, moveable golf green.
**Guests of The McFarland Inn pay $195 during the months of July and August. This includes all the amenities that come with your 18 hole round of golf. When you book your tee time directly with the resort, mention you are staying at a B&B.
www.cdaresort.com
Coeur d’Alene Public Golf Club
Established in 1953, Coeur d'Alene Golf Club is one of the finest public courses in the area. An old style layout that meanders through 100' pine trees, is perfect for all levels of players at very affordable prices.
www.cdapublicgolf.com
Avondale Golf Club
Challenging and enjoyable 6,600 18-hole course. Complimented by a driving range, professionally stocked pro shop, cocktail lounge and restaurant with meeting facilities.
Located in Hayden, near beautiful Hayden lake.
www.avondalegolfcourse.com
The Highlands Golf Course
Located on a hill overlooking Post falls and the Spokane Valley, this is a beautiful course about 15 minutes from Coeur d’Alene.
www.thehighlandsgc.com
Circling Raven Golf Club
A 30 minute drive south of Coeur d’Alene. Circling Raven has quickly been named the best-of or best new course by Golf Digest, GOLF Magazine, Zagat Survey, Men’s Health, The Golf Insider, and Golfweek Magazine, all despite the fact that it is only a few years old. Beautiful setting and award-winning layout. Owned by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe.
**Guests of The McFarland Inn receive a $5.00 discount.
www.circlingraven.com
Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course
This course has played host to PGA touring pros and has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal from Golf magazine and was selected by Golf Digest as America’s Most Beautiful Resort Golf Course. It is famous for the world’s only floating, moveable golf green.
**Guests of The McFarland Inn pay $195 during the months of July and August. This includes all the amenities that come with your 18 hole round of golf. When you book your tee time directly with the resort, mention you are staying at a B&B.
www.cdaresort.com
Coeur d’Alene Public Golf Club
Established in 1953, Coeur d'Alene Golf Club is one of the finest public courses in the area. An old style layout that meanders through 100' pine trees, is perfect for all levels of players at very affordable prices.
www.cdapublicgolf.com
Avondale Golf Club
Challenging and enjoyable 6,600 18-hole course. Complimented by a driving range, professionally stocked pro shop, cocktail lounge and restaurant with meeting facilities.
Located in Hayden, near beautiful Hayden lake.
www.avondalegolfcourse.com
The Highlands Golf Course
Located on a hill overlooking Post falls and the Spokane Valley, this is a beautiful course about 15 minutes from Coeur d’Alene.
www.thehighlandsgc.com
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Shopping Downtown
The McFarland Inn B&B is located only ¼ mile (6 blocks) from the Coeur d’Alene’s main street, Sherman Avenue. The entire downtown area is within ½ mile. There are several very nice restaurants and shops in this little area. The restaurant recommendations are listed in another posting on this blog. Below are some of my favorite shops in the downtown area:
Christmas at the Lake - A wonderful store to visit all year. It is hard to go into this store and not buy something, even if it is in the middle of summer. Besides Christmas items, they sell items for Thanksgiving, Easter, Halloween, etc. 517 E. Sherman Ave. www.christmasatthelake.com
Figpickles Toy Emporium – A wonderful shop with many wooden toys, games, antique reproduction toys, etc. Even if you are not going to buy anythinig, a tour around this shop will bring back wonderful memories of your childhood. 312 E. Sherman Ave. http://www.figpickles.com/
Summers Glass – This store sells unique glass art. They offer some open studio classes on Thursdays and Saturdays from 1 to 5. These classes need reservations so if it interests you, visit their web site and either call them directly or I will make the reservation for you. 211 E. Sherman Ave. 208-665-0875 http://www.summersglass.com/
Daisy J’s – A cute little shop selling unique home décor items. 210 E. Sherman (in the Resort shops mall) http://www.daisyjs.com/
MaryJanes Farm – This unique store is hard to describe so log on to this web site and enjoy. www.maryjanesfarm.org/categories/products.asp 210 E. Sherman Ave. (in the Resort shops mall)
Bruttles by the Lake – A candy shop! Need I say more? 210 E. Sherman Ave. (in the Resort shops mall) http://www.bruttles.com/
Sweetpea Home Interiors – Unique gifts, bath products, pet gift items, childrens clothing and gifts, cards and fun “pick-up” items. 404 E. Sherman Ave. http://www.sweetpea.com/
Coeur d’Alene Olive Oil Company – Wonderful infused oils and vinegars, olives, etc. If you are a cook or need a gift for a cook, don’t miss this shop. 117 S. 4th Street http://www.cdaoliveoil.com/
Christmas at the Lake - A wonderful store to visit all year. It is hard to go into this store and not buy something, even if it is in the middle of summer. Besides Christmas items, they sell items for Thanksgiving, Easter, Halloween, etc. 517 E. Sherman Ave. www.christmasatthelake.com
Figpickles Toy Emporium – A wonderful shop with many wooden toys, games, antique reproduction toys, etc. Even if you are not going to buy anythinig, a tour around this shop will bring back wonderful memories of your childhood. 312 E. Sherman Ave. http://www.figpickles.com/
Summers Glass – This store sells unique glass art. They offer some open studio classes on Thursdays and Saturdays from 1 to 5. These classes need reservations so if it interests you, visit their web site and either call them directly or I will make the reservation for you. 211 E. Sherman Ave. 208-665-0875 http://www.summersglass.com/
Daisy J’s – A cute little shop selling unique home décor items. 210 E. Sherman (in the Resort shops mall) http://www.daisyjs.com/
MaryJanes Farm – This unique store is hard to describe so log on to this web site and enjoy. www.maryjanesfarm.org/categories/products.asp 210 E. Sherman Ave. (in the Resort shops mall)
Bruttles by the Lake – A candy shop! Need I say more? 210 E. Sherman Ave. (in the Resort shops mall) http://www.bruttles.com/
Sweetpea Home Interiors – Unique gifts, bath products, pet gift items, childrens clothing and gifts, cards and fun “pick-up” items. 404 E. Sherman Ave. http://www.sweetpea.com/
Coeur d’Alene Olive Oil Company – Wonderful infused oils and vinegars, olives, etc. If you are a cook or need a gift for a cook, don’t miss this shop. 117 S. 4th Street http://www.cdaoliveoil.com/
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Swimming Beaches and Pools
North Idaho has lots of beautiful swimming beaches. Be sure to ask Nancy for beach towels and chairs!!!
Independence Point Park at Coeur d'Alene's City Beach has life guards and lots of room for spreading out. Also, a nice sandy strip of beach between the docks and the Coeur d'Alene Resort is perfect for wading and splashing.
Hayden Lake's Honeysuckle Beach is open to the public and is family-friendly. From US 95 (between Hayden Ave. and Prairie Ave.) take Honeysuckle eastbound right to the lake.
Q'emiln Riverside Park in Post Falls features a beautiful beach with lifeguards, just 4 blocks from the Spokane Street Exit off of I-90.
Beaver Bay Beach at Farragut State Park is a horseshoe shaped sandy beach that is one of the few places on Lake Pend Oreille where the water is warm enough in the summer for a swim. From US 95, head east on Hwy 54 to the park. Entrance fee is $4 per vehicle.
City Beach in Sandpoint is surrounded on three sides by Sand Creek and Lake Pend Oreille. Take Bridge St. from downtown.
On the east side of Priest Lake, both Indian Creek and Lionhead have excellent day use areas on large sandy beaches with designated swimming areas.
***There are also a few small beaches in and around Coeur d’Alene. I can show you these areas on a map when you get here.
If you want to swim in an indoor pool, The Kroc Community Center has an Olympic size pool. One day passes for adults are $8.00. http://www.kroccda.org/
Independence Point Park at Coeur d'Alene's City Beach has life guards and lots of room for spreading out. Also, a nice sandy strip of beach between the docks and the Coeur d'Alene Resort is perfect for wading and splashing.
Hayden Lake's Honeysuckle Beach is open to the public and is family-friendly. From US 95 (between Hayden Ave. and Prairie Ave.) take Honeysuckle eastbound right to the lake.
Q'emiln Riverside Park in Post Falls features a beautiful beach with lifeguards, just 4 blocks from the Spokane Street Exit off of I-90.
Beaver Bay Beach at Farragut State Park is a horseshoe shaped sandy beach that is one of the few places on Lake Pend Oreille where the water is warm enough in the summer for a swim. From US 95, head east on Hwy 54 to the park. Entrance fee is $4 per vehicle.
City Beach in Sandpoint is surrounded on three sides by Sand Creek and Lake Pend Oreille. Take Bridge St. from downtown.
On the east side of Priest Lake, both Indian Creek and Lionhead have excellent day use areas on large sandy beaches with designated swimming areas.
***There are also a few small beaches in and around Coeur d’Alene. I can show you these areas on a map when you get here.
If you want to swim in an indoor pool, The Kroc Community Center has an Olympic size pool. One day passes for adults are $8.00. http://www.kroccda.org/
Monday, May 11, 2009
Fitness Centers
Guests of The McFarland Inn can purchase one day passes to the favorite gym in Coeur d'Alene, The Peak Fitness Center. The one day pass is $10 for guests (regularly $15). Weekly passes are $28. The passes are good for all facilities except the tennis courts. Peak Fitness is about a 10 minute drive from The McFarland Inn. Visit their web site at www.thepeakid.com
The Kroc Center is Coeur d'Alene's new community center. This is a multi use facility that includes an aquatic center and fitness area. Day passes are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors. There are no discounts for McFarland Inn guests at this time. The Kroc Center is about a 15 minute drive from The McFarland Inn. Visit their web site at www.kroccda.org
The Kroc Center is Coeur d'Alene's new community center. This is a multi use facility that includes an aquatic center and fitness area. Day passes are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors. There are no discounts for McFarland Inn guests at this time. The Kroc Center is about a 15 minute drive from The McFarland Inn. Visit their web site at www.kroccda.org
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Other Outdoor Activities
Lake Cruise
Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises offers Daily Cruises, Sunset Dinner and Brunch Cruises. See Nancy for discount rates. From May-Sepember. www.cdaresort.com
River Cruise
Red Lion River Queen. A “southern style” river boat offering daily scenic cruises from May-September. www.redlion.com/templins (800) 283-6754
Horseback Riding
Rider Ranch is about a 20 minute drive from The McFarland Inn. They offer guided 1 ½ hour trail rides. The rides are usually offered at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Prices are $40.00 per person /$80 minimum. http://www.riderranch.com/ (208) 667-3373
North Idaho Tours
“Off the Beaten Path” This company offers wonderful driving tours of North Idaho. Visit their web site see all that is offered http://www.northidahotour.com/. (208) 818-0384
Sea Plane Tours
Brooks Sea Plane Service, Inc. Experience the wonder and excitement of a seaplane flight over breathtaking North Idaho. Sightseeing and charter flights available. (208) 664-2842
Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises offers Daily Cruises, Sunset Dinner and Brunch Cruises. See Nancy for discount rates. From May-Sepember. www.cdaresort.com
River Cruise
Red Lion River Queen. A “southern style” river boat offering daily scenic cruises from May-September. www.redlion.com/templins (800) 283-6754
Horseback Riding
Rider Ranch is about a 20 minute drive from The McFarland Inn. They offer guided 1 ½ hour trail rides. The rides are usually offered at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Prices are $40.00 per person /$80 minimum. http://www.riderranch.com/ (208) 667-3373
North Idaho Tours
“Off the Beaten Path” This company offers wonderful driving tours of North Idaho. Visit their web site see all that is offered http://www.northidahotour.com/. (208) 818-0384
Sea Plane Tours
Brooks Sea Plane Service, Inc. Experience the wonder and excitement of a seaplane flight over breathtaking North Idaho. Sightseeing and charter flights available. (208) 664-2842
Water Sports Trips and Rentals
ROW Adventures is the largest adventure company in the area. They their specialty is white water rafting trips but they offer kayaking and fishing trips as well. http://www.rowadventurecenter.com/, 1-800-451-6034
Kayak Coeur d’Alene offers kayak trips as well as day & half day kayak rentals. http://www.kayakcoeurdalane.com/ 1-877-676-1533
North Idaho College Outdoor Pursuits rents kayaks, sailboats, Hobie cats, and canoes. They are located on the west side of City Beach. Prices are reasonable and boast can be rented for a day or by the hour. Open June 2 through Labor Day from 10:00 am– 6:00 pm www.nic.edu/activities/pursuits (208) 769-7809
Coeur d'Alene Parasail & Watersports offers parasail rides over Lake Coeur d'Alene City Beach from 10am to 7pm Sunday through Friday beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The cost is $60 for a solo ride and $90 for a tandem ride. They also rent paddle boats, aqua cycles, kayaks and double kayaks. www.cdaparasail.net (208) 765-2999
Island Ski and Board Shop rents a ski boat for $800 per day or $500 per half day. This includes a driver, equipment and everything needed for a day or half day of skiing on the lake. They also rent jet skis and wakeboards by the hour. (209) 666- 1626
Kayak Coeur d’Alene offers kayak trips as well as day & half day kayak rentals. http://www.kayakcoeurdalane.com/ 1-877-676-1533
North Idaho College Outdoor Pursuits rents kayaks, sailboats, Hobie cats, and canoes. They are located on the west side of City Beach. Prices are reasonable and boast can be rented for a day or by the hour. Open June 2 through Labor Day from 10:00 am– 6:00 pm www.nic.edu/activities/pursuits (208) 769-7809
Coeur d'Alene Parasail & Watersports offers parasail rides over Lake Coeur d'Alene City Beach from 10am to 7pm Sunday through Friday beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The cost is $60 for a solo ride and $90 for a tandem ride. They also rent paddle boats, aqua cycles, kayaks and double kayaks. www.cdaparasail.net (208) 765-2999
Island Ski and Board Shop rents a ski boat for $800 per day or $500 per half day. This includes a driver, equipment and everything needed for a day or half day of skiing on the lake. They also rent jet skis and wakeboards by the hour. (209) 666- 1626
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