This is a fun, quick hike which features a high viewpoint of Lake Coeur d'Alene. It's a stunning 3.3 mile loop! Directions: Mineral Ridge National Recreation Trail is located 11 miles east of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Drive I-90 east from Coeur d'Alene for 8 miles to the Wolf Lodge Bay exit (exit 22), then south on State Highway 97 for 3 miles. The trailhead is at Mineral Ridge Scenic Area.
This 2 mile shoreline hike is right in the heart of downtown Coeur d'Alene. Directions: From I-90 take NW Boulevard south, continue on as the road curves left and turns into Sherman Avenue. Turn right on Second Street, which again curves left and hang a right into the 3rd Street Parking Lot. Walk toward the boat launch ramp and you should see the trailhead to the left!
This is a 24 mile paved trail that spans from Coeur d'Alene (Higgins Point) to Idaho-Washington state line. Many people walk/ bike this trail as it runs along the Coeur d'Alene Lake and Spokane River.
If you'd like to get out on the water, here are a few recommendations for boat rentals. Coeur d'Alene Lake: KJ Watersports, Coeur d'Alene Boat Rentals, & Summer Snow Outfitters (haydenwakecda.com). Hayden Lake: Hayden Lake Boat Rentals (at the Hayden Marina).
If you love pizza as much as Haley and Jake do, this is the restaurant for you!
If you're wanting to eat outdoors with a lake view, grab something at the Buoy!
A go-to for stuffed french toast! This restaurant is located in Coeur d'Alene and you have the option of sitting outside overlooking the Spokane River.
This restaurant is located near the Hayden Lake Country Club. It is a 20 minute drive from downtown Coeur d'Alene.