You can dock your boat at Coeur d'Alene Marina, but that's just the tip of the very beautiful iceberg at this stunning lakeside location. The marina is surrounded by sweeping views of the lake and mountains and the surrounding boardwalk allows anyone to take an incredibly scenic stroll along the water. Factor in the dining options and live music on the boardwalk and you've got a night out pre-planned.
Surrounding the marina is one of the world's longest floating boardwalks. The amenities for those docking boats are off-the-charts luxurious, but the awe-inspiring views are accessible to everyone.
The boardwalk leads to a vaulted bridge in the far corner that allows visitors to enjoy the magical scenery from an appropriate height.
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After a stroll along the boardwalk, stop in the Marina Cantina for craft cocktails and light bites under the warm sun next to the water.
Every Friday and Saturday you can also enjoy live music at the Marina Cantina, bringing an especially festive atmosphere to the beautiful locale.
Feeling like the boardwalk just isn't close enough to the water? Choose from a fleet of sport boats, jet skis, paddle boards, and pontoon boats for rent and get out on the expansive lake yourself.
Once a year the Marina runs a boat festival featuring everything from vintage classics to the newest high-tech gear. For boaters and admirers of all kinds, it's a mecca of inspiration and information.
You don't have to be a boat owner, or the winner of one of those coveted docking spots, to enjoy the Coeur d'Alene Marina. Grab a cocktail, dance to a little live music, and walk to the vaulted bridge to savor the breathtaking views of the lake all around you.
If this is your first time in Coeur d'Alene, plan to stay in the Coeur d'Alene Resort. This is one of the best hotels in Idaho and when you visit, you'll quickly see why.
Do you ever wonder what life is like on a working ranch? What does a list of daily chores look like? What is it like to spend the day on the back of a horse? You will find the answer to all of these questions and many more when you visit McGarry Ranches in southeastern Idaho. This unique destination lets you experience life on a working cattle ranch. It may be an experience full of hard work but it’s also one full of satisfaction, excitement, and unforgettable moments.
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McGarry Ranches is actually two ranches in the upper Snake River Valley and along the South Fork of the Snake River.
This ranch is owned by Theron McGarry, a fourth-generation farmer. He is the founder behind the guest ranch where you can experience a day as a cowboy.
Throughout certain times of the year, McGarry Ranches welcomes guests to stay for a week and perform the chores and duties typical of cowboys and ranchers. Depending on the time of year, these activities could range from calving and branding to gathering and moving cattle.
You’ll want to be ready for some hard, but rewarding work. You may rope cattle and fix fences. You may even doctor cattle if needed.
Plus, most of your work will be spent riding Quarter Horses. You will be paired with a horse for the duration of your stay.
During this experience, you’ll stay in a log cabin. Breakfast is served at 7 a.m. and then you’ll get right to work. The day typically ends around 5:30 p.m. There is wireless internet, small refrigerators, a library of books, and a TV to enjoy during your down time. However, don’t be surprised if you are too tired for many of these activities. After a day of hard work, you may just want to go to bed.
Only 10 guests can work on the ranch each week and don’t be surprised if you make lifelong friends during your stay. You will visit from Monday through Saturday, with checkout on Sunday. The cost of your stay will include all of your meals, lodging, and use of the horses and other equipment. There is also a shuttle from the Idaho Falls Airport for an additional fee if needed.
You can become a true cowboy, if only for a week, at McGarry Ranches in Idaho. There’s no place quite like it in southeastern Idaho.
For more information and to book your experience, visit the McGarry Ranches website. Make sure to follow the McGarry Ranches Facebook page as well.
Have you ever visited McGarry Ranches in Idaho? If so, what was your experience like? Let us know in the comments. And, of course, if you need some gear before you go, consider checking out REI and Backcountry.
This Idaho High School Is Among The Most Haunted Places In The Nation
Pocatello High School in Idaho is considered one of the most haunted high schools in the nation, with numerous reports and video evidence of paranormal activity.
Located in southeastern Idaho, Pocatello is one of the most historic cities in the Gem State. The area was first developed by fur trappers in the early 19th century and continued to see massive growth during the Gold Rush of the 1860s. It's fair to say that Pocatello has an unbelievably rich history. In fact, the town's extensive history may play a part in the fact that it's considered one of the most haunted places in Idaho. However, one of the creepiest locations in this southeastern city is Pocatello High School. Thanks to video footage and various report, Pocatello High School is considered one of the most haunted high schools in Idaho and maybe even the entire country.
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Pocatello is full of supposedly haunted places that are worth checking out if you're a paranormal enthusiast. However, Pocatello High School may just be the most haunted. In fact, some would say it's one of the most haunted places in the nation and there's a video to prove it.
Back in 2014, security footage from Pocatello High School went viral. The footage was taken during the school's winter break when not a soul was supposed to be in the building. However, the video shows a mysterious shadowy figure that walks in and out of the bathroom and then down the hallway. Meanwhile, the hallway's lights flicker on and off.
The figure is definitely not a person ... but it moves like a person. The video caused a lot of excitement among ghost hunters and some news stations even picked up on the story. If you scour the internet, you'll find that a lot of people deem the video as some of the best "ghost footage" ever captured.
The reason so many people believe the figure in the video is actually a ghost is because Pocatello High School, for quite some time, has had a reputation for being haunted.
Both faculty and students agree that there's something off about the building. Toilets randomly flush, doors mysteriously close, and some have reported either seeing or feeling the presence of an apparition. But what exactly is haunting the school? Pocatello High School was originally constructed in 1892. In 1914, the school burned to the ground and had to be reconstructed. It's safe to say that many of the school's structures boast a long history and they make for the perfect setting for a ghost story.
Many people believe that the school's ghost is the spirit of a girl who killed herself in the school sometime between 1930 and 1950. It's believed that the girl made a suicide pact with her friend and the next day she hanged herself from her locker. However, the friend didn't go through with it.
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Some say they can still smell the strong scent of the girl's favorite perfume lingering in the air at random times. Others have even reported seeing an apparition of a young girl wandering the hallways. Although the story of the girl hasn't been confirmed, there have been at least six confirmed deaths at Pocatello High School.
Pocatello High School may very well just be one of the most haunted places in the nation and is likely the most haunted high school in Idaho. After all, it has the stories and video footage to prove it!
Be sure to take a look at the YouTube video below and decide for yourself whether or not there's something paranormal in this security footage.
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Did you know about the haunted history of Pocatello High School? Were you aware of the Pocatello High School deaths? It's no wonder this school is considered one of the most haunted places in Idaho.
What is one of your favorite haunted places in Idaho to visit? Do you believe Pocatello High School is haunted? Tell us all about it! Share with us your experiences in the comments below.