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estivals? We’ve got ‘em. Same with celebrations, get-togethers and parties. Even a powwow or two.
Inland Northwest residents love staying busy. Looking at the region’s calendars of events for big towns and small towns, there isn’t a week that goes by that nothing goes on. There are community celebrations and parades, commemorations of historic events, concerts by local and national entertainers, craft and art shows, food festivals and plenty more fun. Some community gatherings have followed the same format for decades, and longtime residents have their favorite traditions. At the same time, some town officials like putting together new ways to get people excited and new events to keep people entertained.
Not all the celebrations this year are of the small-town variety. Some of the larger towns enjoy putting together larger-scale events, such as Allegro, an annual Baroque music festival. Along with some excellent concerts over the course of several days, the show ends with a gala fireworks display. The Coeur d’Alene Tribe invites the whole community to Post Falls, Idaho, for Julyamsh, one of the largest outdoor powwows in the West. Whether you’re a veteran powwow watcher or new to the event, it’s a great way to see tribal heritage in action, including some great dancing and beautiful regalia. The next section includes a detailed calendar of events throughout the region. It by no means is comprehensive, since there are thousands of other interesting goings-on. But we hope it shows you the diverse activities available especially the next time someone says “there’s nothing to do around here” this summer.
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SPOKANE May 22-November 2 “SPOMA, Spokane Modern Architecture, 1948-1973.” Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. Exhibit shows the burst of architectural creativity in Spokane over a 25-year span. (509) 456-3931. northwestmuseum.org.
Through July 1
Pride Parade and Rainbow Festival. Downtown Spokane. Annual gathering celebrating LGBT community and their allies. outspokane.org.
June 22 Cruisin’ For Kids Car Show. The Garland District is closed to vehicle traffic except for cruisers for this carthemed charity event, which includes a showing of “The Wizard of Oz.” Sponsored by The Thunderbird Car Club. (509) 448-6140.
June 29-30
Get Lit! Collaborative Art Exhibition. Hoopfest. The world’s largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament. “Hotel Spokane: Hope in the Midst spokanehoopfest.net of Despair.” Chase Gallery. Includes works of art created by artist/writing July 20 teams. spokanearts.org. Garland District Street Fair. The 11th annual neighborhood celebration June 1 features food, music, entertainment, Comicon. Spokane Community crafts and other fun activities. This College. The area’s only comic book year’s includes a tribute to Judy and pop culture convention with Garland, plus a Dorothy and Toto gaming, collectables, costumes and costume contest. garlanddistrict.com local artists. spokanecomicon.com
May 31-June 2 Artfest. Browne’s Addition. 28th year of annual juried art festival includes 150 artists, food and more. http://northwestmuseum.org/
Through June 16 “Grease.” Spokane Civic Theater. Enjoy this favorite 50s-era musical. (509) 325-2507.
June 8 Parade of Paws. Pledge walk for Spokane Humane Society. Pets and owners can follow a 4-mile stroll. spokanehumanesociety.org/
June 8 Neighbor Day. Felts Field. Learn about the airport’s history, receive airplane rides, watch precision flying and meet local pilots.
July 26-28 Gem Faire. Spokane Fair and Expo Center. Check out gems and jewelry from around the world. gemfaire.com/
July 28 Allegro Royal Fireworks Concert. The high point of the season for Allegro Baroque and Beyond’s Summer Festival includes a firework display above Riverfront Park choreographed by Allegro’s 60-piece Royal Band performing Handel music. allegrobaroque.org/
August 2-4 Hillyard Festival. Celebrate your Hillyard Pride in one of Spokane’s oldest communities, with games, a car and motorcycle show, entertainment by New Beginnings, Chalk Art Walk and the Hi-Jinx Parade. hillyardfestival.org/
August 17 Unity in the Community. Riverfront Park. A showcase of cultural diversity. nwunity.org
MILLWOOD June 7 Millwood Art Walk. Millwood Gallery. Check out a variety of local paintings, pottery, fabric art, stained glass, soaps, collages and more, plus live music. teresaartglass.com.
CHENEY July 12-14 Cheney Rodeo. Highly skilled rodeo competitions, as well as a dance and family fun day. cheneyrodeo.com
MEDICAL LAKE August 9-11 Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival. World class bluegrass music in an intimate setting. bluewatersbluegrass.org
CHEWELAH July 12-14 Chataqua. One of the oldest and longest running festivals in eastern Washington offers food, entertainment, sports and shopping. chewelahchataqua.com
NEWPORT July 6-7 Lavender Festival. Shop locally grown lavender and lavender products at its peak bloom. povlavenderfestival.com
August 16-18 Inland Northwest Vintage Trailer Campout. Newport City Park. Bring your own vintage trailer to this informal gathering. inwvintagetrailers. blogspot.com
OMAK August 8-11 Omak Stampede. Rodeo all weekend, plus an Indian encampment, western and native art show, dances, vendors and the World Famous Suicide Race. omakstampede.org.
COLVILLE August 22-25 Northeast Washington Fair. Promoting education and awareness of the regions agricultural industry.
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PALOUSE
August 21-25
July 26-28 Art Walk/Wine Tasting. Come check out wineries and local artists. visitpalouse.com
June 28-29 Palouse Quilt Show. Second annual show features fiber artist and quilter Celia Borland from Moscow and Palouse photo artist Sarah Bailey. visitpalouse.com.
July 7 Ice Cream Social. Gather in the Palouse city park for the annual community event. (509) 878-1253.
July 27 Palouse Music Festival. The City Park is the spot for some great live tunes. (509) 595-1650
PULLMAN August 16-17
COEUR D’ALENE May 26 Coeur d’Alene Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k. nictf.org
June 1-29 “Into the Woods,” Lake City Playhouse. Stephen Sondheim’s fractured fairy tale amuses everyone. (208) 667-1323
June 13- August 25
North Idaho Fair and Rodeo. Kootenai County Fairgrounds. 2013 theme is “Everything Under the Sun” and includes entertainment, exhibits, rides and more. northidahofair.com.
August 30-September 1 Diamond Cup Race. Hydroplane races return to Lake Coeur d’Alene. cdadiamondcup.com
POST FALLS July 19-21
Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre. This Julyamsh. Greyhound Park and Events Center, The Coeur d’Alene Tribe year’s productions include Big River, Mary Poppins, Romance Romance and offers three days of dancing and tribal traditions at one the country’s largest 9 to 5. cdasummertheatre.com outdoor powwows. June 14-15 gpeventcenter.com/ Car d’Lane: A Classic Car Weekend. Sherman Avenue. Enjoy a cruise, show WALLACE and shine, swap meet and more fun. June 13-15
July 4
Gyro Days Carnival and Lead Creek Derby. Celebrate the region’s mining heritage and bet on how far a ball travels downstream. silvervalleychamber.com
National Lentil Festival. Celebrate the legume with food cook-offs, a carnival, live music, a grand parade, beer garden and lots of food to try. (509) 334-3565 or lentilfest.com
Fourth of July Celebration. Includes parade down Sherman Avenue, evening fireworks on Lake Coeur d’Alene.
DAYTON
Ride The Pass, 4th of July Pass, ThirdWallace Blues Festival. Enjoy great annual mountain bike event raises live music in a great community. money for Family Promise of North silvervalleychamber.com. Idaho. bicycleservice.com/4thJuly.html July 21-27
May 25-28 Dayton Days. Enjoy the parade on historic Main St. as well as a rodeo, tour of Dayton and Memorial Day fun run. historicdayton.com
KENNEWICK July 26-28 Water Follies. See the Columbia Cup Hydroplane Races, airshow and vintage boats. waterfollies.com
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Downtown Street Fair and Taste of Coeur d’Alene. Over 200 vendors of food, arts and crafts and fine art. Free music and entertainment. cdadowntown.com
August 3-5 Art on the Green. North Idaho College Campus. Award winning art, food and entertainment. artonthegreen.org.
July 12-13
High Mountain ATV Jamboree. Join other off-road enthusiasts in enjoying the outdoors. silvervalleychamber.com
PINEHURST August 3 Pinehurst Days and Comancheros Car Show. silvervalleychamber.com
MURRAY
August 9-11 Fort Walla Walla Museum Ice Cream August 10 Molly B’Damn and Gold Social. This traditional event offers Coeur d’Alene Triathlon. Coeur Rush Days. craft demonstrations, entertainment, d’Alene City Park. Some of the region’s silvervalleychamber.com Living History performances, and special exhibits. fortwallawallamuseum. top fitness contenders run, swim and bike for glory in this 30th annual org/ice-cream-social.html event. This year has a new scenic sprint start and womens’ sprint. cdatriathlon.com.
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BAYVIEW July 4-7
TROUT CREEK August 9-11
Pig in the Park. Celebration of great food and crafts plus a community garage sale. harrisonidaho.org/
Bayview Daze. Enjoy the street market, parade of restored and collector cars, a lighted boat parade, and the fireworks display on Lake Pend Oreille. (208) 683-1980
Huckleberry Festival. Try unique treats in the “Huckleberry Capitol of Montana.” huckleberryfestival.com
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Out to Lunch. A weekly performing arts festival featuring musicians and food vendors. Every Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. missouladowntown.com
HARRISON June 8
June 10 Fireworks Auction. Ranch Club. priestriverchamber.com
July 4 Community Fireworks celebration. Bonner Park West. priestriverchamber.com
July 26 Asphalt Angels, Hot Neon Nights Car Cruise. priestriverchamber.com
July 27 Timberdays and Lawnmower Races. City Park and downtown.
MALAD VALLEY June 27-30 Welsh Festival. Visit a traditional cultural arts event called an eisteddfod. welshfestival.com
SANDPOINT June 27 Summer Sampler. 8th annual street party presents the best of local restaurants, breweries and wineries. sandpointchamber.org/ summersampler/
August 1-11 Festival at Sandpoint. Memorial Field. For 31 years, some of the world’s top performers have visited Sandpoint for this week long music concert series. (208) 265-4554 or festivalatsandpoint.com/
July 5-6 Lapwai Days. Sports, community yard sale, powwow, frybread cookoff. Church in the Park. cityoflapwai.com
STANLEY June 16 A. J. Silva Cup Kite Festival. A day of kite contests and community at Stanley’s Pioneer Park.
August 24 Sawtooth Salmon Festival. Shoshone Bannock blessing of the Salmon, spawning tours, and a wild salmon dinner. stanleycc.org
RIGGINS July 26-27 Hot Summer Nights. Talent show, classic car show and oldies dance. (208) 628-3615 or rigginsidaho.com
SUN VALLEY July 18-20 32nd Annual Sun Valley Center Wine Auction. A celebration of wine and the arts. sunvalleycenter.org.
MISSOULA June-August
July 27 Celtic Festival. A celebration of Celtic culture. celticfestivalmissoula.com
August 23-25 River City Roots Fest. Arts and music festival showcasing downtown Missoula. rivercityrootsfestival.com
CLINTON July 21-August 4 Testicle Festival. Over 2-½ tons of Rocky Mountain Oysters will be served. (406) 825-4868.
HOT SPRINGS June 7-9 Homesteader Days Celebration. Honoring the original homesteaders and settlers. hotspringsmtchamber.org
HAMILTON June 14-16 Montana Mule Days. Montana’s largest mule and donkey show. montanamuledays.com.
August 24-25
MOIESE May 23 National Bison Range 105th Birthday. Trivia and historical displays. Drive fees will be waived. fws.gov/bisonrange/nbr
WHITEFISH August 4-10 Festival Amadeus. Week long festival of classical music includes concerts, soloists and the Amadeus Orchestra. gscmusic.org.
Bitterroot Scottish Irish Festival. Highland games, Celtic music, bagpipes, and dancing. bitterrootscottishirishfestival.org.
LIBBY June 20-22 Libby Logger Days. A competition of traditional logging skills. loggerdays.org.
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CRANBROOK July 19-20
KALISPELL July 4 Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social. Free treats and tours of the historic Conrad House. conradmansion.org
July 18-21 Glacier Rally in the Rockies. Classic car parade and show and shine. flatheadcare.org
August 22-25 Big Sky Classic Derby and Futurity. One of the largest reining horse shows in the Northwest. mtrha.com
BUTTE July 25-27 Evel Knievel Days. See where Evel took his first jumps and honed his nerves of steel. knieveldays.com
August 9-11 An Ri Ra Montana Irish Festival. Irish authors, musicians and dancers. Irish mass on Sunday. mtgaelic.org
CONRAD June 1-2 Whoop-Up Trail Days. Children’s carnival and rodeo, pancake breakfast, fun run and parade all lead up to The Whoop-Up Rodeo. conradmt.com or (406) 271-7791.
HARDIN June 21-23 Custer’s Last Stand 135th Anniversary Reenactment. The Seventh Cavalry and Indian warriors will face off once again. custerlaststand.org
WEST YELLOWSTONE August 2-11 Smoking Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous. Step into the 1800’s with tomahawk demonstrations, black powder shoots, and mountain-man storytelling. twoturtlestradingpost.com
CASTLEGAR May 31- June 2 Sunfest. Entertainment suitable for all ages, plus the Miss Castlegar Pageant. castlegarculture.com/artistvenue/ castlegar-sunfest
SPILLIMACHEEN June 1 Spilli Chili Cook-Off Festival. Simmering pots of blazing hot chili and ‘down home’ music. spillichilicookoff.com
SPARWOOD June 7-9 Coal Miner Days. sparwoodchamber.bc.ca
FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS June 14-15 East Kootenay Beer Festival. Beer tasting, live music and food. facebook. com/FairmontHotSpringsResort
FORT STEELE June 16 Gold Panning Day. Panning competitions, pioneering history and skills demonstrations, a living museum, and the Wild Horse Theatre. fortsteele.ca
SALMON ARM June 21-23 Shuswap Dragon Boat Festival. 16 teams will compete. shuswappaddleandrow.ca
INVERMERE July 17-20 Summerlude Festival and Lake Regatta. Sailing, swimming and canoeing races, rodeo and rowing demonstrations. invermerepanorama. com/content/summerlude-festival.
Mopars in the Mountains. Show and shine, outdoor movies, and swap meet. (250) 426-2542
KELOWNA July 27-28 Dragon Boat Festival. kelownadragonboatclub.com
ROSSLAND June 24-August 24 Gold Fever Follies. This annual show is loosely based on Rossland’s early gold rush days.
REVELSTOKE July 6 Timber Day. Lumberjack challenges, volleyball tournaments, and huckleberry bake off. 3.telus.net/ timberdays
August 16-18 Railways Days. Model railroad displays, speeder rides, magic lantern shows and music. railwaymuseum. com
SALMO August 7-12 Shambhala Music Festival. Canada’s Premiere electronic music extravaganza. shambhalamusicfestival. com
NEW DENVER September 8 Hills Garlic Festival. Over 150 vendors showcasing organic garlic from around the world. HillsGarlicFest.ca
SICAMOUS September 20-22 Shuswap Lake Wild Fungi Festival.Identify and pick wild mushrooms on guided hunting tours, and try gourmet mushroom meals. fungifestival.com
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ig Sky Country doesn’t begin to cover all that’s cool about Montana.
Idaho’s eastern neighbor offers a little bit of everything, from open plains to full forests. There are snowy mountain peaks and super fishing spots. Two of the world’s most renowned national parks are here (Yellowstone and Glacier), plus plenty of other scenic spots.
To Spokane-area residents, it’s an easy road trip, whether you’re heading to the Silver Dollar Bar for breakfast or a weekend trip to Bozeman or Billings. There are favorite places to recreate, such as Flathead Lake or the Clark Fork River, and plenty of territory to explore. Along with breathtaking scenery, the state also has plenty of history and cultural significance. Going back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth – some of the most vital finds of dinosaur specimens have been in Montana. Various American Indian tribes have also called Montana home. The state has an impressive ranching and timber legacy, a mining history and still is a vital part of North American’s oil process. The emphasis remains on tourism, and there is no shortage of destinations, from simple sightseeing to small-town festivals that seem to occur all year. These are small towns at their best, with traditions that have been in place for decades, but also open to change and welcoming newcomers.
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NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN DAYS, JULY 11–14
A time of year that’s looked forward to with excited anticipation and a craving for notable festivals and events, not to mention a healthy chunk of time spent in the great outdoors soaking up the sun. But with so many activities to choose from, it’s hard to know where to start. To help make the most of your summer, we’ve rounded up some of the coolest summer events taking place in Western Montana’s Glacier Country this summer.
Each year, American Indian tribes from across the United States and Canada gather at North American Indians Days. Held in Browning on the Blackfeet Nation, this annual festival celebrates the traditions and customs of American’s native people and welcomes tribal members from North American. The celebration is an incredible way to experience the traditions of the tribes, with a Pow Wow, rodeo, traditional drumming and dancing, a parade and traditional games. blackfeetcountry.com/naid.html
BIGFORK WHITEWATER FESTIVAL, MAY 25-26
This festival is best described as Missoula at its finest. Taking place in the heart of downtown, River City Roots Fest features a free all day music stage (on both Saturday and Sunday), a juried art show, a 4-mile run through the heart of Missoula and plentiful family activities. For a list of this year’s performers, visit rivercityrootsfestival.com.
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While this year marks the 38th year for the Bigfork Whitewater, it’s also the year that the festival is mixing it up and adding new events and races to the roster. While the kayak races will still take place on the Wild Mile of the Swan River, the festival will also have raft races, a Stand-Up Paddle Board Race, triathlon and kid’s activities. Rounding out the weekend in the village on the bay is the whitewater weekend jam, which includes live music on Saturday and Sunday nights. www.bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com
RIVER CITY ROOTS FESTIVAL, AUG. 23–25
MONTANA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL, SEPT. 7–8 Recently named Montana’s Tourism Event of the Year, this year’s Dragon Boat Festival has expanded to two days. The festival, held on Flathead Lake just south of Bigfork, welcomes teams of paddlers to row in 46-foot-long dragon boats, while the event also includes live music, food and drinks and Made in Montana vendors. montana.racedragonboats.com
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glittering waterways. Whitefish’s incorporation became official in April 1905, right when the Great Northern Railway chugged into town heading to the Pacific. At the time, the city was little more than a swamp on the edge of a long lake. At dedication, 950 settlers claimed residence, mostly with ties to timber or railroads. Today, the lake has three public beaches. City Beach has swim areas, summer lifeguards, float-toy rentals and picnic areas. Whitefish State Park’s camping and picnic areas are by the boat ramp. Les Mason Park has an accessible paved trail to a beach, picnic tables and swimmers’ dock. Several outfitters rent and sell sea kayaks, canoes, rafts, paddleboats, inflatable float toys and inner tubes. Many boaters put-in at City Beach, paddle westward 100 yards to the lake’s outlet and float the Whitefish River to Riverside Park. A longer halfday float continues through town to Highway 40. Summer in Whitefish is packed with fun from biking trails to hiking to berry picking to Zip Lining through the treetops. There’s Stumptown
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Historical Museum, downtown shops and eateries, and indoor pools at the public fitness center. Some things have not changed in a century, and timber and railroad still share territory with tourism. A 1926 Chamber of Commerce brochure stated: “...sparkling streams and beautiful lakes furnish a bountiful supply of the purest water. Here is to be found a veritable sportsman’s paradise, abounding in fishing and big game hunting.... Here is the land of shining mountains.”` Today the town of 6,385 encourages alpine adventures at Whitefish Mountain Resort, just eight miles from downtown. A golf course boasts 36 holes, near the newly renovated Grouse Mountain Lodge. Men’s Journal declared Whitefish as Montana’s best mountain town in its top 25 “Hideouts and Dream Towns” issue. Whitefish is 15 minutes from Glacier International Airport and 25 miles to Glacier National Park, and offers easy access to dirt roads for mountain biking. Four raft companies paddle the Flathead River. Other amenities include locallyraised produce at the Farmer’s Market, local-roasted coffee, alfresco dining, a yoga center and historic lodgings. Dorothy Johnson, the Old West-inspired hometown gal and author of “A Man Called Horse,” called Whitefish “boisterous and howling and always outgrowing its britches.”
Upcoming good times include: Fireworks at City Beach, July 4, sundown. Huckleberry Days, Aug. 9-11, celebrates the favorite berry with crafts, contests, music and dancing. Fish the Fish, Sept. 13-15, a fly-fishing expo and vintage trailer rally, takes place at Whitefish Mountain Resort. fishthefish2013.com. Whitefish Tourism Information explorewhitefish.com (877) 862-3548 The Sportsman & Ski Haus rents and sells boating gear, watercraft, sports and sporting goods. (406) 862-3111 sportsmanskihaus.com Marina at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake offers boat/watercraft rentals plus lodging and dining. lodgeatwhitefishlake.com (877) 887-4026 Grouse Mountain Lodge grousemountainlodge.com (406) 862-3000
Glacier Guides/Montana Raft glacierguides.com (800) 521-7238 Glacier Raft Company glacierraftco.com (800) 235-6781 Great Northern Raft Company greatnorthernresort.com (406) 387-5340 Wild River Adventures riverwild.com • (406) 387-9453
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ot everyone likes to camp, but most of us like to get closer to nature. Luckily, there are places like the Tamaracks Resort, which gives visitors to Western Montana plenty of comfort while they rough it – so the experience really isn’t that rough at all. Located on beautiful Seeley Lake in the Seeley-Swan Valley, Tamaracks offers 16 acres of lake front property and 17 furnished cabins complete with well-equipped kitchens. RV sites are also available with electric and water hook-ups. Tamaracks Resort has many activities for visitors all year round, such as cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter. But as we come into warmer weather, there’s no shortage of things to see and do, including easy access to hiking trails, fishing spots, golf courses and more. The resort offers rowboats, canoes and kayaks complimentary with your stay. It’s also a quick drive to Glacier National Park, which offers even more scenery and hiking opportunities. Visitors can get out and enjoy Seeley Lake by hitting the private beach, and either relaxing or taking an opportunity to launch a boat to explore the waterway. Another popular way to take in the scenic Seeley-Swan countryside is by boating down the Clearwater River. In just two hours, you can float a canoe as far as 3 miles down the river to encounter all sorts of wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Canoe and portage packages are available from Tamaracks Resort. For those who still want to try the area’s retail life, check out the town of Seeley Lake, where you can stock up on supplies or watch the comings and goings. The community also has a legendary Independence Day parade through downtown, where everyone is invited to come watch and clap.
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By Jean Arthur Marketing Correspondent
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rips begin at Fort Benton, Mont., a half-hour’s drive from Great Falls, at the Grand Union Hotel.
The 2,341-mile Missouri River rushes from headwaters at Three Forks near Bozeman, Mont., to St. Louis, yet it’s the 149-mile National Wild and Scenic Rivers section of the Mighty Mo that provides canoeists with an intimate trip past the White Cliffs, a region which has changed little since Meriwether Lewis and William Clark paddled here 200 years ago. Outfitter Lewis and Clark Trail Adventures packs gourmet food and gear for a three- or four-day unforgettable journey in a mostly unaltered landscape. Paddlers launch at Coal Banks Landing, 30 miles of paved and gravel road northeast and downriver of Fort Benton, the state’s first established town. Outfitters Gia and Wayne Fairchild, and their river crew provide canoes, dry bags, tents, cots and food. Guests provide paddle power. Among the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument’s 586 square miles of dramatic landscape, boaters will see a territory that Capt. Lewis called a “visionary inchantment (sic).” Immediately, visitors become enchanted by the river’s pull.
The rugged nature is what has saved the area from development. It’s a mix of grasslands and badlands, shale, sandstone and igneous rock, eroded into deep incisions and bold cliffs. Red, yellow and green canoes and kayaks spread out on the 150-footwide Missouri. From headwaters to convergence with the Mississippi River, the Missouri is the country’s longest river, draining a half-millionsquare-mile watershed. Some canoeists paddle, others float and fish and photograph scenery. It’s rugged territory, and the changing afternoon light provides a newly painted landscape around each bend. Each night, boaters find a new campsite, and thanks to the Bureau of Land Management, there are picnic tables, shelters and clean pit toilets. The Eagle Creek campsite is just a few hundred yards from where Lewis and Clark camped on May 31, 1805, “…the upper part of a timbered bottom of the Stard.(starboard) side …just above the mouth of …a stone wall creek.” As boaters unfurl sleeping bags, nature provides an incredible view: white cliffs angle off like cards stacked on edge. The river only slows momentarily at eddies in its northeasterly hustle to meet up with the Yellowstone River. Lewis and Clark Trail Adventures offers several Missouri River canoe trips each summer, but one float is special: the Ports of Call culinary adventure where Missoula chef Ray Risho, his wife, Susie, and kitchen staff offer
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exquisite meals. Each night, the Rishos present gourmet dinners including Chermoula of Mahi Loin and Lamb with Feta, herbs and Marsala wine. Quite an improvement from Lewis and Clark’s menu: “My fare is really sumptuous this evening; buffalo’s humps, tongues and marrowbones.â€? On the ďŹ nal night, paddlers enjoy North African fare. First course: Meze, a chick pea tagine, roasted olive and orange salad, and okra in spicy tomato sauce with nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, allspice and malagueta pepper. There’s chilled Moroccan almond soup with roasted garlic and green grapes. The Chermoula of Mahi loin is served with couscous and pine nuts with currants. Dessert is pistachio-ďŹ lled phyllo roles with caramelized peaches. The evening’s entertainment, shooting stars.
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n less than a twohour drive, we Ports of entry on the Canada/ US border allow access from find ourselves in a completely different country. Spokane, Washington; Coeur
d’Alene, Idaho; Kalispell, Montana and points south. At the Canadian/US border; be sure to carry your passport or equivalent. For information and updates, visit: Travel.state.gov, Cbsa.gc.ca or call: 1-800-461-9999. Today visitors come to the Kootenay Rockies for a rich palette of recreational activities that include world class hiking, biking, climbing, river rafting paragliding, canoeing, wildlife viewing and golfing. Typically, July and August are the best months for most outdoor activities, and for lazy days at the beach. Count on a fabulous display of fall colours, and any time of the year is great for a soak in the hot springs. And, if you just want to enjoy the view, there is no shortage of tranquility in these mountains and valleys. As playgrounds go, this one is big…
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his former mission near Cranbrook is a popular destination for locals and tourists.
One of the new additions to activities at the 100-year-old building is “Ktunaxa Legends Night,” which includes a tour of the all three levels of the historic building conducted by a former student. Following the tour, guests are led to the teepee area located outside of the former chapel, the Chief David room, to be greeted by a Ktunaxa Nation elder for an evening of traditional dining and telling of the unique Legends of the Ktunaxa Nation. Around a fire, you can enjoy your evening meal, which includes bison stew, fry bread and Kinnickinuck tea. Other notable guest rooms include the Deluxe Mission rooms, which offer outstanding views of Fisher Peak Mountain or the beautiful lush terrain of the St. Eugene Golf Course. The guest rooms have recently been upgraded with new mattresses and Nespresso Zenius Coffee & Tea Makers. Hardier guests can also stay in teepees if arrangements are made in advance. Another valuable area of St. Eugene is the Ktunaxa Interpretive Center, which includes contemporary aboriginal art, culture, and heritage. Permanent displays include many historic photographs, a scale model of a traditional teepee and the sturgeon-nosed canoe. Admission to the centre is by donation and it’s open year-round Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Private tours can be arranged by calling (250) 417-4001.
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ildstone Golf Course is only in its second year but already has become popular.
The Cranbrook course features a walkable, player-friendly layout with spectacular views, and a forested, parkland feel. The gently rolling par72 routing plays from five sets of tees measuring 7,127 yards from the tips, 6,669 yards for Blue, 6,233 for White, 5,629 for Red and 4,947 from the forward gold tees. “A lot of people grab their camera before they grab their pitching wedge,” said Wildstone Head Professional Dave Linardic. A friend who has played around the world described Wildstone as ‘the second best range in the world after Augusta.’” Golf Digest Architecture Editor Ron Whitten called Wildstone course his “favorite round” of the year. It was also named a 2012 Regional Finalist for the BC PGA Golf Facility of the Year Award, and received a regional bronze medal in BC course rankings by the PGA of BC’s Top Tracks. “The Wildstone name and Gary Player’s Black Knight brand are drawing the attention of golfers and as more people visit, I think we’ll hear more accolades,” said Linardic. Wildstone and other area courses hope to draw more tourists this year through a partnership called Golf Kimberley. The group includes Trickle Creek, Bootleg Gap, St. Eugene and Kimberley. Visit www.golfkimberley. com for info. The club has a free Wildstone Golf Course mobile phone app, so users can book tee times, use a digital scorecard, check photos, get course details and more. Lindaric has been promoting golf at local schools and clinics in Cranbrook’s recreation program and wants to give young players affordable access, so they can learn and develop early passions. Wildstone has a Junior rate of $29, which includes free play after 5 p.m. with a paying adult. There are also plans for youth programs and camps. Wildstone is the only area course with “Starting New at Golf” that offers equipment for beginners plus simplified rules.
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or more than 150 years, people have been coming to Fort Steele.
Originally, it was simply a good stopping point during the gold rush in the 1860s, since one of the big strikes was nearby Wild Horse Creek. The community grew, along with the railroad and interest in settling this part of British Columbia. Provincial government offices were even located here. In the early days it was called Galbraith’s Ferry, centered around a ferry system crossing the Kootenay River. Thirty years after gold was found, miners returned because of new discoveries of silver, lead, coal and other natural minerals. It was renamed Fort Steele, named after Superintendent Samuel B. Steele, who helped establish the first post for the North West Mounted Police west of the Rockies. Then, this boom faded away, and the town also threatened to unwind as well. Even the railroad bypassed the area and the government moved to Cranbrook. By 1910, the fort and the community were in decline. But citizens found unique ways to keep people coming and share a snapshot of what life was like in the 19th century. Fort Steele is now considered a historic town, filled with people reenacting life in the 1890s. There are 60 buildings and structures that have been reconstructed and restored. Inhabitants, some permanent, some seasonal, play different roles, such as blacksmiths, dress makers, leather makers, tin smiths and gold panners. There are also other areas that appeal to visitors, such as restaurants, ice cream parlors and shops. The town now is open to visitors, and people can learn about past occupations, the gold rush, the interactions with neighboring First Nation members, and the course of settlement of this part of Canada. If you’re planning a historic tour of the East Kootenays, you can spend hours here. Then head to the nearby Canadian Museum of Rail Travel, the Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre in Cranbrook, and the Underground Mining Railway and Museum, both in Kimberley. For more info visit fortsteele.ca.
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The natural hot springs on Kootenay Lake in British Columbia is a great location for spring and summer visitors. It’s just north of Nelson, about four hours from the Spokane area. The location offers great views of the Purcell Mountains, and is beautiful day and night. Regular visitors will still find three pools for everyone’s enjoyment, including a U-shaped cave, a larger pool, and an outdoor ‘cool’ pool which some love popping into to give your body a change from the warmer temps in the other pools. The water starts out at an extra-toasty 117° F. But it quickly cools slightly when it enters the cave, so by the time it reaches the larger pool, it’s a pleasant 96° F. Water also drips off the cave’s ceiling, creating a natural steam experience. Some prefer to sit and soak, others like to slowly walk around. Along with the pool/spring complex, Ainsworth boasts a full-service restaurant and a 43-room resort. Resort guests receive unlimited access to the hot springs, or visitors staying at other motels in the area can pay a one-time day-use fee. Guests can stay at the recently renovated motel. Improvements in 2012 to the 41-room complex included updates to every guest room and the creation of elegant Premium View rooms, made by combining several standard rooms, and an equally impressive Designer Suite. The resort received a recent Excellence in Housekeeping Award from Tourism BC. Springs Restaurant on the top floor of the resort is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a casual fine dining menu. There are separate spring/summer and fall/winter menus, and a constant emphasis on seasonal ingredients. A drive to Ainsworth from the Spokane area can include a longer loop along on Highway 20 out of Newport, which follows the Pend Oreille River to Metaline Falls. For more info visit hotnaturally.com
ome visitors enjoy basking in the daytime sunshine in the warm pools, and others enjoy watching the stars at night in the soothing waters.
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hankfully, very few people remember the 1968 TV show “Here Comes the Brides.”
About the only good thing about it was the theme song about how blue Seattle’s skies are. And anyone who has spent any time over there knows that claim is a bit suspicious, unless the singer meant “bluish-gray.” It doesn’t really rain a lot in Seattle – more often than not, it’s about to start or just stopped, so there’s usually a touch of gray. However, like we on the eastern, drier side say, there’s a lot more to the Evergreen State than just the sprawl of Seattle. Places in central Washington, like Lake Chelan, proudly boast of receiving more than 300 days of sunshine annually. Washington is considered one of the most geographically diverse states in the lower 48. There’s coastal areas, there’s mountain ranges. There are enormous historical flood plains, where the last Ice Ages scoured the countryside and made breathtaking canyons. It’s also small enough that you can get from one side to the other in a day’s drive. Or hit many picturesque towns along the way. Spring and summer is where there is always activity in every community. Take in a farmer’s market, tour a dam or visit a museum. Learn the interesting history of the state, which has seen booms in everything from timber to high-tech, and where tourism continues to play a vital role.
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While we don’t have the NFL, NBA or MLB, we do have many quality athletes at the college level and beyond. Plus, our ballparks and arenas are much more affordable and accessible than the larger venues in the larger cities. Here’s a guide to some of the opportunities to support local teams and have a fun outing with your family.
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SPOKANE SHOCK: We love arena football! The Shock started as part of the AF2 league, but dominated this league so much that it’s now part of the more elite Arena Football League. Indoor football has plenty of exciting plays, and scores often make it up to the 50-70 range. Games offer the chance to cheer like crazy, maybe wearing your orange and blue. The regular season typically begins in late March and goes until July – if the team makes the playoffs, which it has done for the last several years, there can be even more opportunities to watch them in action. For more details on the Shock, visit spokesman.com/sections/shock/ or spokaneshock.com
SPOKANE INDIANS: Pretty much every local baseball fan will agree that summer evenings are best spent at Avista Stadium, home of the Spokane Indians. The minor-league team affiliated with the Texas Rangers is a perfect chance to see talented athletes play pretty much for the love of the game. Ticket and food prices are also lower than you’ll find at larger ballparks, which is great for families looking for a fun, affordable evening. Some Indians fans have been coming to these games for years and love every minute of it, including the antics of Otto, the zany mascot. The 2013 season opens June 14. Information: spokaneindiansbaseball.com
2013 SEASON SCHEDULE June 14-16 vs. Everett AquaSox June 20-24 vs. Boise Hawks June 25-27 vs. Vancouver Canadians July 4-8 vs. Eugene Emeralds July 15-17 vs. Tri-City Dust Devils July 23-25 vs. Vancouver Canadians July 31-Aug 4 vs. S-K Volcanoes August 16-20 vs. Hillsboro Hops August 21-23 vs. Tri-City Dust Devils August 28-30 vs. Everett AquaSox
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Connoisseur Concerts Ensemble WITH
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NORTHWEST BACH FESTIVAL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Reserved table and lawn seating available for picnics beginning at 5:30pm
FULL TABLE RESERVATIONS: $240 for a table for eight ($30 per person) includes gourmet desserts and coffee from Luna. Call Connoisseur Concerts to reserve a full table for eight ($240) (509-326-4942) INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $30 per person for seating at a table for eight with dessert & coffee
LAWN SEATING: $10 per person - no food or beverage service. Bring your own chairs or blankets.
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In the unlikely event of rain, the concert will move to St. John’s Cathedral, Grand Boulevard at 12th Avenue
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ake a bow, local theater fans. Because of you, the Spokane area has a deep pool of theatrical talent.
Because of your interest, the Spokane area now has many venues to catch high-quality productions, and many quality actors and backstage crews. Many area high schools and colleges also have excellent drama programs, which also contribute to a deep talent pool. Even better, the area’s quality of life has attracted several full-fledged Hollywood stars, who don’t mind scratching that acting itch once in awhile by appearing on a local stage. Fellow actors benefit from their experience and audiences enjoy this opportunity to see someone notable in action at a local venue. In this area, there’s a healthy selection of local theaters, from community productions heavy on volunteer cast and crew members, to more professional organizations that even bring in Equity performers once in a while. Here are some places to get started: • Coeur d’Alene Summer Theater: With more than 40 years of experience, CST is one of the most established theatre groups in the region. Each summer, it performs four shows at North Idaho College, ranging from favorite musicals to less known but still gshows. The talented organization holds casting around the country each winter for some of the top actors, singers and dancers, and also gives local performers a chance to shine. The line-up for 2013 includes “Big River” June 13-22, based on Mark Twain’s characters; Disney’s and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins” July 5-14, about a memorable, magical nanny; “Romance/Romance” July 25-Aug. 4, which presents two stories about love; and “9 to 5: The Musical” Aug. 15-25, the story about three office workers who take revenge on a bad boss. Individual and group tickets can be purchased at the CST Box Office or online at www.cdasummertheatre.com. Season tickets are also available. Information: (208)769-7780.
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Other theater options include Spokane Civic Theatre, which began in 1947, and is considered one of the oldest non-profits of its kind in the nation. spokanecivictheatre.com/; Interplayers, the Spokane area’s first resident professional theatre (interplayers.com/); the Lake City Playhouse, which also offers community theater options to Coeur d’Alene residents (http://lakecityplayhouse.org/); the Sixth Street Theater and Melodrama in Wallace, Idaho, (http://www.sixthstreetmelodrama.com/), and the Pend Oreille Players at the Pend Oreille Community Theater in Newport, Wash. http://www.pendoreilleplayers.org/. West Coast Entertainment’s Best of Broadway brings a selection of nationally touring productions to Spokane all year, including some highcaliber musicals. Upcoming shows for 2013 include “Anything Goes” in October and “Million Dollar Quartet” in December. Tickets are also on sale for the 2014 line-up which includes “Hello Dolly” “Sister Act” and “Wicked.” bestofbroadwayspokane.com. If live theatre isn’t your thing, consider checking out a movie. There are Regal Cinemas multiplexes at Northtown , Spokane Valley Mall and Riverstone in Coeur d’Alene. The AMC theater at Riverpark Square in downtown Spokane is also a great place to watch the latest blockbusters. There’s also an IMAX here plus the historic IMAX at Riverfront Park. The Garland Theater in north Spokane is a classy place to see shows you may have missed the first time around – or check out a favorite film from the past. If foreign or independent movies that may miss the bigger theaters are your thing, then be sure to see what’s showing at the Magic Lantern. Sometimes a film may have a very short engagement.
Mukogawa’s Weekend Homestay Program Share Summer Fun!
Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute is an intensive English Language Program for University students from Spokane’s sister city, Nishinomiya, Japan. We are currently accepting applications for host families. An MFWI host family is responsible for a homestay experience for just one weekend in the term! New host families receive information and orientation materials to make their first homestay a successful and memorable weekend for everyone. Summer Homestay weekend is August 16-18 with an orientation on August 11.
Please call us today to get involved at: (509) 232-2071 or visit our website: www.mfwi.edu/homestay
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July 6-7, 2013 Our 10th Anniversary Saturday July 6th 9-5pm Gala Concert Event 6-9pm
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Scenic Excursion Train Rides Twenty-mile round trip rides between Ione and Metaline Falls, crossing the Pend Oreille River
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There are dozens of lakes and rivers to jump into. Spokane has four public pools and aquatic centers, plus a growing number of public parks throughout the region have splash pads. Some gyms and fitness centers have pools, and community centers like the YMCA and the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene have plenty of pool space available for fitness and playing. If wet and wild fun is on your to-do list, check out the area’s larger water parks. Splash Down: For nearly 30 years, kids and families have zipped down a variety of twisty slides at this Spokane Valley outdoor water park. Splash Down is continuing efforts to bring in six new slides, including some for kids only and some for everyone to enjoy. It is open weekends only starting in late May, and then open daily through Labor Day. splashdownwaterpark.net/ Silver Rapids: Silver Mountain has a great year-round reputation for enjoyable outdoor recreation. But the Kellogg, Idaho, destination known for the world’s longest gondola is also home to Idaho’s largest indoor water park. Guests at Silver Mountain’s Morning Star Lodge receive access to the park, which includes a 315-foot Lazy River; Flow Rider, an indoor surfing area; and a variety of other slides and attractions for all ages. silvermt.com/ Raptor Reef: Triple Play Fun Center in Hayden, Idaho, offers a 25,000-square-foot indoor water park for all ages. It’s always warm inside so makes a perfect outing anytime. Visitors can try a variety of slides, a wave pool, even a relaxing indoor/outdoor Jacuzzi. The newest addition 3play.com/raptor-reef Boulder Beach Water Park: Silverwood Theme Park has everything from high speed slides to two wave pools, and two areas especially for kids. Boulder Beach opens in mid-June and closes on Labor Day weekend. Newer features include Avalanche Mountain, a 650-foot outdoor slide, and Ricochet Rapids, an enjoyable family raft slide.
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Advertising Supplement to S−R Media/The Spokesman−Review • Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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There are recognizable landmarks that are always worth visiting, such as the Space Needle, the Science Center or the Experimental Music Project. You can take in a Mariner’s game at Safeco Field, check out animals at Woodland Park Zoo, or take the monorail from Seattle Center to another part of downtown. If you’re a newcomer to the west side, you owe it to yourself to check out Seattle’s Pike Place Market, which has been around for about 100 years, and is an example of how to create a long-lasting but still vibrant community marketplace. Each day, established businesses owners mingle with craftspeople, artisans, farmers, ďŹ shermen and ďŹ sherwomen, and others, making it a pleasing spot to visit whether you’re a regular visitor or have never visited before. The market offers everything from one of the largest comic book stores in the Northwest to the world’s ďŹ rst Starbucks location. You’ll ďŹ nd antiques, fresh owers and ďŹ sh, even decade’s old chewing gum on the less famous Gum Wall. From the market, you can also get easy access to Seattle’s waterfront, where you can visit the Seattle Aquarium and The Great Wheel, a new Ferris wheel. Considered the largest observation wheel on the West Coast, it stands 175 feet tall and includes 42 enclosed gondolas. Each gondola
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Advertising Supplement to S−R Media/The Spokesman−Review • Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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In the last few years, businesses have had to tighten their belts and adapt to a changing economy and different customer demands. Smart retailers learned how to be more innovative, brought in new products or services, and returned to basics of impeccable customer service. This is good news to area shoppers, some who love heading out for just one item, others who just like to browse. Shopping expeditions can take us to malls and shopping centers, thrift stores, the unique neighborhood boutiques like the Garland District or the antique stores along Monroe and elsewhere. Downtown areas like Spokane and Coeur d’Alene are great for shoppers. Malls have never lost their allure, and today, Silver Lake Mall, Spokane Valley Mall, NorthTown Mall and River Park Square remain places for good deals, unique stores, meals, and peoplewatching. Many malls also have movie theaters nearby or inside them, adding another reason to linger. Some stores cater to certain customer interests, such as the many outdoor recreation retailers around for campers and hunters. For a low-down on different shopping areas visit spokane7.com.
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Most anyone who cooks will tell you that freshness counts and the freshest veggies and fruits can only come from local growers. This way, your meal will receive an extra spark of flavor that may not always be found at most grocery stores. In this area, more than 20 Farmers’ markets provide this local touch. Some markets are relatively new and were created recently because a growing interest in green living. But others have been meeting the needs of local customers for decades, offering not only produce but crafts and food. Markets have turned into social events, with live music, food and more. The concept goes back even further – for generations, growers worldwide have been bringing their fresh crops into towns and neighborhoods. Contemporary markets include a greater focus on quality, and more and more producers try and avoid chemicals of the past like non-natural fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides. Vendors strive to be as thorough as possible in what they’re growing, and some even go through the rigorous process of organic certification.
Some markets in other communities, or enclosed spots like Spokane’s Public Market, are open all year, but most of the outdoor ones in the Inland Northwest span May through September or October. Spring is also an opportunity look for vegetable plant starts for your garden. But that is not all that a local market offers. There is an ambiance about a farmers market, and good feelings can come by strolling through the vendors booths. Aromas originating from food vendors may encourage a meal. There are artisans offering hand-crafted one-of-a-kind creations to browse. Local residents also use the Farmers’ market as gathering places to meet or run into friends. Tourists passing through town get lucky if it is market day so they can mingle with the locals. If you are traveling through a town and spot a Farmers’ market, it’s always a good idea to stop and investigate. You will get a good feel of what the town and its people are about. Get an apple, carrot or cherries to eat in the car or a bouquet of freshly cut flowers to take home. You won’t be disappointed. Listed on the following pages are some of the nearby markets from around the Spokane region. Many markets are also part of the Spokane Farmers Market Association (spokanefarmersmarket.org/). Another organization is the Washington Farmers Markets at wafarmersmarkets. com/. Source: spokanepublicradio.org/farmers-markets
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NORTH IDAHO Bonners Ferry Farmers’ Market Highway 95/Kootenai Avenue Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., April 28-Oct. 6 • (208) 267-2780 info@bonnersferryfarmersmarket.org bonnersferryfarmersmarket.org/
Harrison Building Market 200 N. Coeur d’Alene Avenue Open daily, May 28-Oct. 7 (208) 689-9866
St. Maries Farmers’ Market 536 Main Street, (next to Hughes House) Friday, 3-6:30 p.m., May 18-Oct. 5 • (208) 245-4381
Rathdrum Farmers Market City Park off Hwy 53 Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 2-Oct. 20 • (208) 687-3293 pamc84@frontier.com rathdrumfarmersmarket.org/
Sandpoint Farmers’ Market Farmin Park, 3rd & Main Wednesday, 3-5:30 p.m., • May 9-Oct. 10 Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 5-Oct. 13 • (208) 597-335 sandpointfarmersmarket@yahoo.com sandpointfarmersmarket.com/
Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – Coeur d’Alene 5th & Sherman • Wednesday, 4-7 p.m., May 16-Sept. 26 • (208) 772-2290 Gail@KootenaiCountyFarmersMarkets.org kootenaifarmersmarkets.org/
Kootenai County Farmers’ Market — Hayden Highway 95 at Prairie Ave Saturday, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., May 12-Oct. 20 • (208) 772-2290 Gail@KootenaiCountyFarmersMarkets.org kootenaifarmersmarkets.org/
Moscow Farmers’ Market 4th & Main at Friendship Square Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., May 5-Oct. 27 • (208) 883-7132 farmersmarket@ci.moscow.id.us moscow.id.us/art/fm/index.aspx
EASTERN WASHINGTON Spokane Farmers’ Market 10 W 5th Ave Wednesday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., June 13- Oct Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., May 12-Oct (509) 995-0182
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Cheney Friday Farmers’ Market Cheney City Hall Parking Lot, 609 2nd St Tuesday, 2-7 p.m., • June 12-Sept 18 cheneyfarmersmkt@gmail.com cheneyfarmersmarket.com/
Chewelah Farmers’ Market Chewelah City Park, 600 N Park St Friday, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., May 18-Oct. 19 • (509) 936-4353 info@chewelahfarmersmarket.com chewelahfarmersmarket.blogspot.com/
Deer Park Farmers Market 412 W Crawford Thursday, 4-7 p.m., June 7-Oct. 11 (509) 276-4600 musgrave1@centurytel.net
South Perry Farmers’ Market The Shop, 924 S Perry Thursday, 3-7 p.m., May 17-Oct. 25 (509) 720-8449 maryann@thursdaymarket.org thursdaymarket.org/
Ferry County Farmers’ Market — Republic Patterson Park, Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., thru August FCFMMngr@gmail.com fcfmarket.blogspot.com/
NE Washington Farmers’ Market Main & Astor, Colville Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 5-Oct. 27 (517) 414-0399 johnprogar@yahoo.com
Winthrop Artisan Market 51 N. Highway 20 Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May 27-Sept. 2 (509) 341-9102 winthropmarket@gmail.com www.winthropmarket.com/
Pend Oreille Valley Farmers’ Market Spruce & Union, Newport Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 12-Oct. 27 (208) 448-1145 • nrw@intergate.com
Millwood Farmers’ Market Millwood Community Presbyterian Church 3223 N Marguerite Rd, Spokane Wednesday, 3-7 p.m., May 23-Sept. 26 (509) 924-2350 • craig@millwoodpc.org millwoodpc.org/Mission/
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Advertising Supplement to S−R Media/The Spokesman−Review • Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Sometimes, the food isn’t necessarily the official focus at some community celebrations, but still becomes a nice draw for visitors, and sometimes a fund-raiser. These gatherings often become social events, and many chefs are happy to talk shop with other competitors, provided it’s not a request to share some of those secret ingredients that make those ribs or chili so good. There are also more formal soirees where elegant fare is enjoyed, sometimes raising a lot of money for an area non-profit. One of the more prominent food events is Pig Out in the Park, which takes place in Riverfront Park Labor Day weekend. Dozens of restaurants and catering companies allow people to sample their treats for three days of eating indulgence. Admission is free but each restaurant does charge a varying amount. Throw in some local and regional bands and you have a whole lot of fun. The Taste of Coeur d’Alene takes place in Coeur d’Alene City Park the first weekend of August and includes dozens of food booths, plus live music and a variety of local and regional artists. The Colville Rotary Club is inviting chili fans to head north Sept. 21 for the first Chili Appreciation International-sanctioned Chili Cook-Off. This takes place at the Colville Fairgrounds, and includes fun, food, music, rodeo events, and dancing. It’s also the destination for the Blazing Saddles Bike Ride. You can fill up will all you can eat chili for $12 or free for ages 8 and under. Some towns have celebrations for special food, such as several Huckleberry-themed parties in Montana. Use Spokane’s 7 Calendar of Events to check out food events and other goings-on.
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The state runs the entire geographic spectrum from forests to deserts, from mountains to plains. Over the last century, the Gem State has reinvented itself. Mining communities produced record levels of gold and silver. Timber workers were responsible for making Idaho white pine a fixture in homes world wide. Idaho has placed a growing emphasis onto tourism and recreation. There are plenty of scenic areas, whether you want to launch a raft, take a jet boat ride, or soar in a hot-air balloon. There’s a lot to see in and around Coeur d’Alene and the Spokane River is also worth checking out, especially when you plan on fishing or rafting it. North Idaho alone is known for having the world’s longest gondola (Silver Mountain), the world’s largest boardwalk (The Coeur d’Alene Resort), home of the deepest gorge in the world (Hells Canyon, near Lewiston). Lake Pend Oreille, one of the deepest lakes in the country. The Craters of the Moon national monument really does look like a lunar surface and the busiest theme park in the Northwest (Silverwood, near Coeur d’Alene).
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Since 1988, the park has grown from a local attraction with air shows and an airplane museum to the most attended attraction in Idaho, with more than 650,000 annual visits. This year, the level of fun awaiting park guests will be ramped up even higher with two exciting new rides. Spin Cycle consists of a 104-foot tower with a cylindrical-shaped vehicle that seats 24 people wearing only harnesses at one end. The vehicle rotates 360 degrees at 13 revolutions per minutes while also swinging like a giant pendulum, so riders will be spun in every direction, sometimes at 3 ½ times normal gravitational pull. The ride was custom-built in Italy and the only ride of its kind in the world – the closest competition is a 40-foot version inside a mall in Sweden. If Spin Cycle proves to be too much thrill for younger riders, the park has brought in Barnstormer, a more mild airplane ride located in Garfield’s Summer Camp. It seats 20 and can easily accommodate adults and children. That’s only the beginning of the fun awaiting park guests this season, since, with more than 65 rides and attractions, there’s something for everyone, from thrilling roller coasts to a more sedate steam locomotive. Then there’s Boulder Beach Water Park, which offers two large wave pools, numerous water slides and family raft rides, a structure just for kids and a Lazy River around the middle of the complex that’s fun to paddle through. There are even VIP cabanas for rent. If you’ve never experienced Silverwood Theme Park, prepare to spend the day exploring, playing and making some great memories. If you’ve visited before, you’ll want to head out to your favorite areas,
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Nestled in the beautiful Lewis-Clark Valley, the canyon is North America’s deepest river gorge and home to abundant recreational attractions. Unlike the Grand Canyon, most of Hells Canyon can only be explored via its waterways, usually by guided jet boat tours. “The Nez Perce Indians have called this area home for thousands of years,” said Michelle Peters of Hells Canyon Visitor Bureau. “A guided jet boat tour here is an experience of a lifetime. The captains narrate the canyon’s legends and point out wildlife. The grandeur and the magnificence are awe-inspiring. It’s some of the most rugged and spectacular scenery on earth.” Biking and hiking opportunities also abound in Hells Gate State Park. Visitors can access 25 miles of paved pathways along the Clearwater and Snake River Recreation Trail. The region’s mild climate allows year-round outdoor activities, including four golf courses. Anglers also can discover many great fishing spots for bass, trout, steelhead and other species. “The canyon has a healthy number of North America’s largest freshwater fish, the great white sturgeon, which can reach up to eight feet,” Peters said. After exploring the canyon and possibly hauling in a monster lunker, check out shops and restaurants in Lewiston or Clarkston. Peters said area wineries also are helping the region earn distinction, and the area is even under consideration as an American Viticulture Area. For more info visit: hellscanyonvisitor.com.
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While a couple of rows of slot machines and a few table games would have satisfied gamers a decade ago, the modern Inland Northwest casino offers much more. They’re now event centers, with regular activities like concerts, sporting events and other entertainment. There are restaurants with high-quality and high-quantity food plus spas offering high levels of pampering. Some even boast luxury hotels, which allow you to stay longer. These resorts are always improving themselves. So even if you visited Northern Quest Resort and Casino or the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel in the past, it’s a smart bet that they’ve bigger and better since then. Here’s a guide to local casinos. • The Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel: The Coeur d’Alene Tribe continues to enhance its gaming location in Worley, Idaho, which started in 1993 as a small bingo hall. Since then, it has undergone seven major expansions. Today, it employs about 1,000 and is considered one of the largest employers in Idaho. Visitors can enjoy more than 1,600 video gaming machines, plus high-stakes bingo, off-track betting and more gaming options spanning 20,000 square feet of gaming floor.
Nearby, you’ll find Circling Raven, one of country’s top public golf courses. The par-72 7,189-yard course covers more than 620 acres of forest, meadows and wetlands. Designers worked to preserve the natural setting, and the course has won prestigious national awards for design. Guests are welcome to arrange a stay at the hotel, which includes 300 guest rooms in two towers. The Mountain Lodge Tower offers a more rustic style, and the Spa Tower offers more modern decor. Recent renovations have included two larger deluxe rooms, the Presidential and Chief suites. The Spa Ssakwa’q’n offers 15,000 square feet of natural light, water and stone. Many spa services are available, including massage, facials, body treatments, and nails. There are three soaking tubs – one 102 degrees, one 95 degrees and a cold plunge tub – plus two dry saunas and a boutique. Another draw is the food. Visitors to Chinook Steak Pasta & Spirits can enjoy Inland Northwest cuisine like elk stew, Columbia River steelhead and huckleberry cheesecake while looking out a large picture window. Sweetgrass Cafe, right in the heart of the casino, offers a comfortable place for players to enjoy homestyle meals. The High Mountain Buffet remains popular, especially the Friday night Seafood Buffet. A new addition to the casino’s dining options is Red Tail Bar and Grill, which includes pubstyle food plus signature items like fry bread
and an exclusive ale made by Sandpoint’s Laughing Dog Brewing. Every restaurant also tries to be as local as possible, and Hegsted likes to work with local small producers and sometimes gathers herbs from nearby fields. For more information visit cdacasino.com. • Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Airway Heights offers 46,000 square feet of gaming space, 14 restaurants and lounges like Fatburger, Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen and Impulse. All sorts of pampering is available at The Current Spa & Salon. There’s regular entertainment at indoor and outdoor concert venues. The Q lounge is ideal for sports fans, with the area’s largest HDTV (30 feet by 10 feet.) northernquest.com 888-603-7051. • Two Rivers Casino and Resort, on the shores of Lake Roosevelt, includes Vegas-style table games, plus regular promotions like car shows and entertainment. Visitors enjoy daily cash giveaways and other fun events. 800-722-4031 or tworiverscasinoandresort.com. • Best Western Kootenai River Inn Casino and Spa in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, features a restaurant and lounge, an elegant spa and more than 500 gaming machines. The more than 65 guest rooms overlook the scenic Kootenai River. (208) 267-8511 or kootenairiverinn.com • Chewelah Casino visitors can try gaming machines, plenty of promotions, a poker room, and a café and lounge. 800-322-2788 chewelahcasino.com
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