Do You Belong Here?
Here you can find a number of activities for your enjoyment in North Idaho
Dining
From lakeside bistros to nationally recognized chefs, the Inland Northwest is quietly becoming a dining destination.
Just across the border in Spokane, you’ll find James Beard Award-winning talent elevating regional ingredients into inspired, unforgettable meals.
Closer to home, the Coeur d’Alene area is packed with character-rich kitchens — from rustic farm-to-table favorites to global flavors and seasonal tasting menus. Whether it’s a perfect espresso, a wood-fired pizza, or a multi-course celebration, every meal around here feels thoughtfully crafted — because it is.
Lakes Abound
North Idaho’s lakes are nothing short of legendary. From the vast blue expanse of Lake Pend Oreille to the cozy mountain-ringed shores of Priest Lake and the iconic waters of Lake Coeur d’Alene, this region is a lake lover’s dream.
Whether you're boating, paddling, fishing, or simply watching the sun set behind pine-covered hills, the lakes of North Idaho offer peace, adventure, and a timeless connection to nature.
Hiking
Idaho is a hiker’s paradise. With over 19,000 miles of trails winding through pristine wilderness, high desert, and rugged alpine terrain, the Gem State offers some of the most diverse hiking opportunities in the West. Whether you’re exploring the jagged peaks of the Sawtooths, tracing glacial lakes in the Bitterroots, or walking the serene pine-lined paths of the Panhandle, Idaho delivers unmatched natural beauty and solitude. It’s the perfect place to unplug, recharge, and reconnect with the land.
Concerts
Who needs a mega-city when you’ve got lakeside stages and mountain soundtracks?
North Idaho summers mean catching live music under the pines — especially at the Festival at Sandpoint, where you can see national acts in a setting that feels like a secret. And when bigger names roll through, Spokane’s just 40 minutes away with top venues that bring A-list energy without the traffic.
Bring a blanket, bring your boots, and bring your friends — concert season here hits different.
Fishing
With pristine mountain lakes, clear-running rivers, and quiet backcountry streams, North Idaho is an angler’s dream.
Cast for cutthroat, rainbow, and bull trout in alpine-fed creeks, troll deep waters on Lake Pend Oreille for giant lake trout and kokanee, or wade the quiet bends of the Priest River with a dry fly and no one else in sight.
Whether you're a seasoned fly fisher or a weekend bobber-watcher, the fish are biting — and the scenery never stops.
Hunting
North Idaho offers some of the most rewarding and rugged hunting in the West. Towering forests, alpine ridges, and remote valleys create the perfect habitat for elk, whitetail, mule deer, moose, black bear, mountain lion, turkey, and upland birds.
Whether you're stalking game deep in the Panhandle or glassing open basins at sunrise, the hunt here is as much about the land as the harvest. This is real wilderness — with vast public access, generous seasons, and a strong legacy of ethical hunting.