Thanks for stopping by. I'm here to help you nibble your way through all my city travels. I promise it will be a delicious journey with many exciting stops along the way.
The best Mexican food in Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, and Rathdrum, including Taco Works, El Paisa, El Ranchero, and Los Panchos. Taco Tuesday deals and what to order. Also a list of honorable mentions that didn’t make the cut.
The Hiawatha Trail is a 15-mile long downhill bike ride located in the Bitterroot Mountains near Lookout Pass on the Idaho / Montana border. Make sure to rent bikes ahead of time online and to buy your shuttle passes. Pack a picnic lunch and eat it on the trail. Ride through 10 old trail tunnels and experience gorgeous scenery. Bring a headlight to wear in the dark tunnels.
Yellowstone National Park, information on campsites, waterfall hikes along the North and South Rim, Old Faithful geyser, Grand Prismatic Spring. Renting a fishing boat from Bridge Bay Marina. What to expect with COVID-19 and closures throughout the park. Where to see the best wildlife in Hayden and Lamar Valley and my favorite areas to swim such as Firehole Falls and the Boiling River.
Downtown Coeur d’Alene is a fun place to visit. Stay at The Coeur d’Alene Resort and hike Tubbs Hills. Eat at Hudson’s Hamburgers and walk the floating boardwalk. Shop on Sherman Avenue and ride the carousel. Go golfing on the floating green at The Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course. What to do, eat, and see when you visit.
The Waipio Valley is one of the most beautiful places on the Earth. It is located on the Big Island of Hawaii. You need a 4WD vehicle to drive down the steep narrow road. Off-road through the water covered trails. See the waterfalls. Visit the black sand beach. See the wild horses. Stop at Tex Drive-In for some malasadas before you go and eat them at the Waipio Valley Lookout.
The Green Sand Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii is the southern most tip of the island and the whole United States. To get to the beach, you must take the 2 mile off-roading adventure perfect for a Jeep. If you aren’t up for Jeeping, you can also hike into the beach. The green sand is gorgeous and the cove is private and quiet. The water can be powerful so take caution.
Sublime Samaná Hotel and Residences is a great place to stay when visiting the Dominican Republic. The suites are clean and inviting, with a fully stocked kitchen. There are two restaurants, one right on the beach, and the food and service is great. This resort offers direct beach access. There are two large pools, a playground, and canopy beds to relax on. The staff are friendly and welcoming.
This baked brie puff pastry appetizer is delicious and pairs well with a good Chardonnay or Sancerre. It is easy to make and so tasty. It is made with toasted almonds and jam of your choice. Serve with apple slices, cherries, grapes, salami, and crackers.
Making homemade gak is easy! Elmer’s white glue, Borax, water, and food coloring is all that you need. Hours of fun for your little ones. I love the Betty Crocker Neon Gel Food Colors as they are vibrant and brighter than other food colorings. Also, ideas for special seasonal mix-ins and tools to use with the gak.
Making tie-dyed coffee filters is a fun craft for any age, from preschoolers to high schoolers. You need coffee filters, paper towels, a spray bottle filled with water, and markers. Be creative, and magically see how your design turns out when you spray it with water and unfold it!
This is my favorite playdough recipe that you can make at home. As a teacher and a mom, I can tell you that this is the BEST playdough, made with simple pantry ingredients. Benefits of playdough from an educational view. Teacher tips for incorporating literacy skills, and the best tools to use with the playdough for hours of fun.
The Museum of Ice Cream is a fun and interactive NYC experience that plays with your senses and makes you feel like a kid again. There is a slide and a giant sprinkle pool. There is a room full of bananas hanging from the ceiling and see-saws shaped like spoons. There are ice cream samples and cake pops shaped like ice cream cones. Closes May 1, 2020 and costs $39 a person.
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho’s top 6 brunch spots including Garnet Café, Izzy’s Comfort Kitchen, Terraza Waterfront Café, Jimmy’s Down the Street, Belles Brunch House, and Le Peep Café. I’ve also included a lighter and healthier option. What to order when you visit and other tips and tricks from a local foodie. Guy Fieri visited Jimmy’s Down the Street and raves about their pecan rolls.
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho’s 3 best coffee shops including Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, The Coeur d’Alene Coffee Company, and Vault Coffee. Also, a roaster in town that I love, Doma Coffee Roasters. The atmosphere, the location, the history of each of these shops, and a bit about their mission and what they are doing to help the community and the world.
The top 10 restaurants in Coeur d’Alene, idaho and what to order when you visit. Where to go for lunch and dinner, and where to watch the big game with good eats. The best places for fine-dining. Beverly’s and Cedars have great lake views of Coeur d’Alene Lake. Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives visited Capone’s. Cafe Carambola is my favorite restaurant in town!
