Each winter, beginning in November and going until as late as February, around 200 bald eagles will return to Wolf Lodge Bay on Coeur d'Alene lake to feed on the land-locked Kokanee Salmon. Eagles watching can be done easily from Higgins Point or the Mineral Ridge Boat ramp. Bundle up your family, grab some binoculars …
North Idaho's newest holiday tradition is opening for its second season on November 4th. Take the family down for ice skating and loaded hot cocoa or look into renting one of their igloos for a special event. More information can be found at: www.cdaonice.com
A favorite tradition among local families. Board a cozy cruise ship off the Resort Boardwalk and take a fun-filled ride out to the North Pole to see Santa. He'll even let your kiddo know if they made the nice list! More information can be found at: www.cdacruises.com
Get in the holiday spirit with North Idaho's favorite event. Beginning at 5 pm, watch the parade come down Sherman Ave, followed by caroling and a firework show on the front lawn of the Coeur d'Alene Resort ending with the flip of a switch illuminating the 1.5 million lights around downtown and the boardwalk! More …
The much anticipated 34th annual Kootenai Health Foundation's Festival of Trees will be benefiting the Heart Center Expansion Project. Take a stroll through the expertly decorated trees or put on your best holiday wear for the gala event. More information can be found at: www.kootenaihealthfoundation.org
During this holiday season, it is important to support local businesses when you can. Here are a handful of businesses that you can swing by and support during this time! Local Businesses: The Well•ness Bar Cam Fit CDA Beehive Bakery CDA Cyclebar cda Pilgrim's
Visit the shops on the downtown corridor every Friday through Sunday beginning Friday, November 25th. Santa's favorite scout elves will be on the lookout, hidden in your favorite shops. More information can be found at www.cdadowntown.com.
The much anticipated 34th annual Kootenai Health Foundation's Festival of Trees will be benefiting the Heart Center Expansion Project. Take a stroll through the expertly decorated trees or put on your best holiday wear for the gala event. More information can be found at: www.kootenaihealthfoundation.org Tickets & Sponsors are available at: www.kh.org/festival
Make the holidays even more magical by cutting down your own Christmas tree! Head up to Rathdrum to Miller's Tree Farm for your locally grown tree. More information can be found at: www.millersfamilytreefarm.weebly.com
Take a day trip to Schweitzer Moutain in Sandpoint to go snow tubing. Hermit's Hollow is located at the base of Schweitzer just beyond the village. After you get your fill of the slopes, warm up inside the yurt. More information can be found at: www.schweitzer.com