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Local Flavor
What better way to find a good snack for the boat than to wander into the local farmers market?! You can experience some of the local flavor of the Inland Northwest and spend an amazing day on one of our rental boats. The Market just opened on May 8th and will run...
Let’s Race a Marathon!
We’re not talking about racing in a surf boat on Lake Coeur d’Alene - although we'd love to be on the lake - but we are talking about a Pacific Northwest gem called the Windermere Marathon. What is the The Windermere Marathon Race The Coeur d’Alene and Spokane...
There’s a Mac and Cheese Festival!
Our last post talked about 2nd Friday where you can peruse artwork to your heart's delight. Today, we're like to introduce you to another great way to enjoy the downtown area. So, after a day of speeding around Lake Coeur d’Alene on a wake surf boat, what better way...
The Beauty of Coeur d’Alene in Art
The Coeur d’Alene area is gorgeous. We could go on and on about its glittering lake—I mean, the Coeur d’Alene lake is a great lake for boating--and the views with the green sloped or snow covered mountains depending on the time of year. Needless to say, we at Lake...
Enjoy an Igloo and Food on the Lake
(Igloo photo from coeurdalene.org) When it’s still chilly out, we understand wake surfing or tubing might not be the ideal way to spend your day. So, while the weather makes boat rentals less likely, we encourage other ways to enjoy and experience the Coeur d’Alene...
2021 Coeur d’Alene Ironman
(Image from the 2021 Ironman Site) You can run, bike, and swim in the beautiful Inland Northwest during the 2021 Coeur d’Alene Ironman! Unlike last year with the Ironman 70.3, this year will host a full Ironman. When: June 27, 2021 Past courses have included a swim...
Cruising with Hot Cocoa
It’s still pretty chilly out on the water right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a 90-minute cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene. In fact, there’s something about the crisp clear air of winter and the pristine blanket of snow around the water’s edge that just takes...
Plan Ahead for Spring
We’ve hit that lull between the holidays and spring. So it’s the perfect time to plan ahead for some great adventures. We, of course, encourage you to plan a trip out onto one of the many fantastic lakes around the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene areas, but if you’re feeling...
Spokane Boat Show 2021
As you can see from past years, we love to highlight the Spokane Boat Show! It’s a great opportunity to see new boats, visit with vendors from around the area, and get into the boating frame of mind for the upcoming year. Although Covid has changed a lot of...
Consider a Fun Simplified Vacation
Welcome to 2021! There’s something about a fresh start to open the mind to future possibilities. Perhaps this year will be full of new opportunities or great new friendships. Perhaps you’ll get to relax a bit more. Perhaps a vacation is glimmering on the horizon and...
North Pole Cruises 2020
(North Pole Cruise image from coeurdalene.org) This month is our Lake Coeur d’Alene cruise month =) There’s something truly beautiful about a lake, snowcapped shores and a brisk breeze. Last post we talked about the eagle watching cruise you can go on until early...
Eagle Watching and Boating on a Lake Cruise!
(Image from cdacruises.com for their eagle lake cruise) This time of year is perfect for finding great activities for the family. Check out this opportunity to mix boating with seeing a lot of magnificent eagles during a lake cruise on Coeur d'Alene lake! Every year...
It’s an Aloha TriToon With A Water Slide!
We at Lake Escapes of course offer luxurious TriToons or great Wake Surf Boats. (Check out our newest ones by clicking on the links.) However, if you’re looking for something a little different and whole lot of fun for the family, we recommend the Aloha Water Slide...
Meet Our New Bennington TriToon!
We realized we hadn't posted about our new boats for 2020 yet, so in our last post we introduced you to the Air Natique G23. This time we’d like to introduce you to our newest TriToon. Meet the Bennington SSR 25’ Performance TriToon! This boat is a beauty! It offers...
New 2020 Boat! Air Nautique G23
We at Lake Escapes get excited about the new boats we add to our fleet and we have some awesome boats to talk up this year. Let’s start with the boat that’s been nationally recognized as the wake sport boat of the year for consecutive years! Say hello to the new Air...
Boating, It’s a Great Way to Social Distance!
Everything’s about the need to social distance right now! The grocery store has arrows for which way you’re supposed to shop. Every checkout has plexiglass or stickers showing you just where six feet is from the person in front and behind you when you’re standing in...
Can’t Forget Lake Pend Oreille
(Photo of the lake from visitnorthidaho.com) I had a realization. As we’ve been highlighting Sandpoint Idaho and the surrounding activities, we’ve mentioned Lake Pend Oreille—in almost every single post of the area—yet it hasn’t gotten its own post. Seeing as how this...
Drive the International Selkirk Loop!
(Map of the Selkirk Loop Drive from visitnorthidaho.com) We started out talking about Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille, which led to Farragut State Park and then the Wild Horse Scenic Byway, which now leads us to the International Selkirk Loop. If the Wild...
It’s Time for a Scenic Drive!
(Photo of the scenic Wild Horse Trail Byway from visitnorthidaho.com) We decided since we highlighted Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille, and then recommended Farragut State park, that we’d keep the Sandpoint activities theme going. If camping and hiking aren’t your cup...
Camp at Farragut State Park
(Photo of Farragut State Park from visitnorthidaho.com) In our last post, we highlighted the wonderful Sandpoint Idaho as a great location for a vacation. We also mentioned Lake Pend Oreille. Today we’d like to suggest a perfect camping location found near Sandpoint...
Explore Sandpoint Idaho
(Photo from visitnorthidaho.com Sandpoint) Getting outdoors is healthy for us. Plus, if we choose the right place, it’s easy to social distance and still enjoy time away from home. And as you all know, we here at Lake Escapes Boat Rentals encourage anything that...
Ride and Dine at Silver Mountain Resort
With states slowly opening activities back up, we’re all looking for a way to get out of the house, but still be as safe as possible. How about an outing with a lovely, scenic gondola ride and a dinner on top of a mountain? Or a Mountain Bike ride and BBQ dinner atop...
Boat Time Amidst Covid
Getting away from the house and enjoying the sun right now can be a little stressful. We understand that and want to put your mind at ease if you’d like to rent a boat and spend some quality time on one of the local lakes. Here’s what Lake Escapes is doing...
Explore the #1 Bike Park in the Northwest!
(SM logo-bike park-from Silver Mountain website) We’ve been on a trails kick for awhile because, if you’re not feeling like hanging out on a boat, the Inland Northwest has so much outdoor amazingness to offer elsewhere too. We brought to your attention how to explore...
Explore CDA with the Mudgy and Millie Book!
(Image of Mudgy and Millie book from mudgyandmillie.com) Over the last several posts, we’ve highlighted some amazing trails in the Inland Northwest including the Centennial Trail, the Hiawatha Trail, and the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes. All of these are great to...
Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes!
(Image of Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes from ParksandRecreation.Idaho.gov) There are so many outdoor places to explore in the Inland Northwest! Over the last several posts, we’ve shared with you the Centennial Trail, the Hiawatha Trail, the Q’emiln Park area, and now...
Family Fun at Q’emln Park!
(Photo of Q'emiln Park from postfallsidaho.org) There are a ton of great picnic places around the Inland Northwest. Let me highlight just one for you that’s not far from Coeur d’Alene and that features some water activities for those of us who love water. Q’emiln Park...
Check Out the Hiawatha Trail!
In our last post we highlighted the Centennial Trail. This week, we have another great place you might consider exploring, and since this amazing trail opens soon for the season, we thought we’d bring it to your attention. If you like hiking or biking, this might be...
Check Out The Centennial Trail!
(Image of The Centennial Trail from spokanecounty.org) Although we love to focus on boating here at Lake Escapes for obvious reasons, we also love the Inland Northwest for its variety of other outdoor activities. There’s hiking, biking, canoeing, horseback riding and...
2020 Ironman 70.3 Triathlon in Coeur d’Alene
(Image from Ironman 70.3 Triathlon website) Although there won’t be a full Ironman in Coeur d’Alene this year, the city is still hosting the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon. So, if you want to compete this summer, now would be a great time to be training. Here are some details...
Try A SeaDoo Speedster For A Day =)
Last time we checked in, we told you about the fun and fast Yamaha VX Cruiser Jet Ski. But maybe you’d like the jet ski adrenaline with a little more space. Let me tell you about the SeaDoo 150 Speedster. This speedster is like a jet ski. It drives like one and...
All This and Jet Skis Too!!
Our last couple posts have highlighted some of the boats we haven’t talked about before such as the Yamaha 21’ AR210 and the Alumacract 19’ fishing boat. However, did you know we rent jet skis as well? That’s right. We offer everything from half day to full week...
Check Out The Yamaha 21′ AR210!
Last week we highlighted the Alumacraft 19’ fishing boat, but perhaps you’re not feeling like fishing. Maybe you’re looking for something that fits more people or that accommodates a couple faster paced activities. Let me introduce the Yamaha 21’ AR210. That’s a...
Alumacraft 19 Fishing Boat!!
It’s the beginning of February and yet, it’s almost warm enough to believe it’s spring. Which gets us in the frame of mind to think about boating…well, admittedly we here at Lake Escapes always have boating on the mind in some way, shape, or form. But seriously, the...
2020 Spokane Boat Show Part 2
In our last post, we highlighted a few of the dealers who will be attending the 2020 Annual Spokane Boat Show. Today, we'd like to give you some more dealers along with the brands they'll be representing. In case you missed the general details, here they are really...
2020 Spokane Boat Show Part 1
The new year has started and that means for us boat fanatics, it’s time for the annual Spokane Boat Show! In case you’re totally new to the show, it’s been running a whopping 66 years and features the latest in boats and accessories from dealers of the Inland...
Easy Dark Chocolate Fudge for the Holidays
First of all, we at Lake Escapes Boat Rentals wish you an amazing holiday season! We hope you get to celebrate this time with wonderful friends and family. As we all know, this time of year is filled with gatherings in which you usually need to bring a delicious dish...
See A Christmas Story Live
(Image of A Christmas Story live musical from coeurdalene.org) Although December isn’t the greatest time for certain water related activities that we all know and love (unless you’re into ice fishing) it is the perfect time for other things, such as seeing A Christmas...
Dockside Thanksgiving Feast
First off, we at Lake Escapes Boat Rentals wish you a happy, delicious Thanksgiving and hope you get to spend this Thursday with some special people! Some people love to cook and so Thanksgiving is an opportunity to let your inner chief go crazy. Some, however, would...
Avondale Arts and Gift Fair
Especially around this time of year, there’s something about the joy of giving that just makes this season special. And if you can combine the joy of giving with the fun of an arts and gift fair, all the better! So here’s a great way to combine the two for a great way...
Did Someone Say Scavenger Hunt?
Whether you live in Coeur d’Alene or are visiting, the Coeur d’Alene Scavenger Hunt is a great way to learn about the local culture and history. Looking for a date idea? A way to hang out with friends? Something for your visiting family members? Consider this nifty...
Idaho Comicon!
(Image of Lake City Idaho Comicon from coeurdalene.org) It’s time to figure out a costume! Not for Halloween—unless you’d like to use the costume more then once—but for the Lake City Comicon coming up this weekend. Here’s the details: What: Lake City Idaho Comicon....
What’s this?! A Whiskey Weekend?
(Photo from coeurdalene.org's Whiskey Barrel Weekend Event page) The Coeur d’Alene Resort knows how to host a great event. Check this one out coming up this weekend. What: It’s a Whiskey Barrel Weekend Event (What a great way to combat the chill in the fall air!)...
2019 Coeur d’Fondo Bike Race
With the fall bringing its delicious cooler weather to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho it’s time for the Coeur d’Fondo bike race this weekend! What: Fondo Bike Race and Oktoberfest When: September 21, 2019 (If you’re interested in actually racing instead of being a bystander,...
Spokane Water Lantern Festival
As you know, we here at Lakes Escapes Boat Rentals love all things water. So when the local Water Lantern Festival rolls around each year, it’s an exciting event in our book. Here are the details if you’d like to take your family to this memorable evening. Spokane...
5 Boating Laws to Keep You Safe on Idaho Lakes
We love boating. It’s one of the glorious joys in life to be out on the water, but nothing ruins a fantastic day on the lake like someone getting hurt. So although it’s not a fun topic to cover, we still want to give you a few guidelines on the regulations in Idaho...
FREE Concerts!!!
We love finding things to do outside, particularly when the weather is this wonderful! Of course, we recommend some boat time but, if you’re not feeling like hanging out on a boat, then music is a great alternative. Here’s a great way to get in some music time....
Race the River 2019!!!
If it includes water and the whole family, we’re in, especially if the activity happens to be in Coeur d’Alene! Coeur d'Alene's Race the River Triathlon 2019: As their website says, this race is “Coeur d’Alene’s Premier Sprint Triathlon that offers an unmatched...
Eat, Support, and Enjoy the Inland Northwest Farmer’s Market!
The Northwest boasts some of the best growing land in the country. And what better way to experience the bounty of this beautiful area than to peruse the local Farmers Market?! Check out the details of this awesome Farmer's Market: What: Kootenai County Farmers Market...
July 4th Celebrations!!!
Coeur d’Alene in the summer is not only beautiful but also full of fantastic activities! For the Fourth of July, you have some great options to celebrate this country’s birthday. Check out these celebration options: Steaks N Sparklers When: July 4 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm...
Wake CDA – Wakesurfing Lessons!
Our last post pointed you to a great company out of Hayden, ID where you can get wakesurfing lessons. (You can check out the post here.) This week, we’d love to point you to a second choice for your wakesurfing learning. Check it out: Wake CDA - School of Wakesurfing...
Surfs Up North Idaho – Wakesurf Lessons!
Happy Memorial Day! If you haven’t guessed already, we’re having fun highlighting wakesurfing stuff lately. It’s kinda our theme this summer. So in that vein, let me introduce you to a place where you can get lessons, and it doesn’t matter whether you’ve wakesurfed...
NEW for 2019: The Super Air Nautique G23
If you haven’t noticed, we love to share about our new boats each year. We’re like kids in a candy shop wanting to show off all the shiny goodies! This year, we’ve added the Super Air Nautique G23 to our fleet. This boat is a beauty! It’s recognized as a leading boat...
Wakesurfing in an Air Nautique
We offer Air Nautique boats for Rentals and they make amazing wake surfing boats. Check out some of their fancy features!
Wakesurfing in a Moomba!!
Moomba boats are amazing for wake surfing! Plus, we have a couple to choose from depending on your group size and outing plans. Take a look at all the spiffy features!
Impeccable Used Boats for SALE
We at Lake Escapes Boat Rentals maintain our boats to the highest standard. It’s just good business. So when we say we have a couple 2016 boats for sale, they may be used, but they’re in outstanding condition.
5 Tips to Stay Safe While Wakesurfing
Wakesurfing is a load of fun! But it does entail some dangers, so here are some tips on how to stay safe while enjoying your time on the water.
Early Bird Special!!!
We at Lake Escapes Boat Rentals are dreaming of the upcoming boating season already. The chilly weather can’t keep us down! And we’d like to encourage you to dream too by offering an Early Bird Special for 2019!
2019 Spokane Boat Show Part 2 Events!
In our last post, we gave you a heads up that the annual, national Spokane Boat show is coming up! (February 1st-9that the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center). Now we’d love to give you a preview of a couple of the events you can find at the Boat Show and a little...
2019 Spokane Boat Show Part 1
This February 1st-9th, Spokane is hosting it’s annual boat show! After the cold of December, this is a great way to pass scratch the boating itch before the seasons warm up! Here are the details for the 2019 Spokane Boat Show. (We’ll cover Events in our next post ;)...
Raise a Glass!
If you haven’t noticed already, we at Lakes Escapes like to keep things simple and enjoy life as much as possible. Although it’s uber chilly on the water right now, we’re not letting that get us down as we take this opportunity to raise a glass in a toast to you, our...
It’s Time to Find Your Skates!
Imagine the whole family on skates. It’s a picturesque holiday activity or a lot of laughs as everyone blunders around but either way, it's a lot of fun. So here's your chance to bundle up in warm sweaters and slide around, or fumble around, on a pond of frozen water....
CDA’s Amazing Holiday Light Show
Snow on the trees, ice glazing the edges of needles, holiday lights... There are some sights that make this time of year truly beautiful (even if we’re not able to be in a boat when we view them…or can we?) There’s at least one thing you can view from a boat this...
Wine Getaway Anyone?
Sometimes you just have to splurge. And if you like wine and good food, this is a great way to do it. Check out the Wine Getaway details: The Coeur d’Alene Resort is hosting an Autumn Wine Weekend Getaway on Lake Coeur d’Alene this Friday though Sunday. Have you ever...
Trick or Treating in Downtown CDA
Ah, Trick or Treating. The fun! The costumes! The excited smiles on your kid’s faces. But sometimes finding good locations for the candy filled fun can be tricky—er—challenging. We’ve got the perfect location for you to head for Trick or Treating this October 31st...
Masquerade Charity Ball!
This is so cool. North Idaho Life, a group who highlights beauty and culture in Northern Idaho, is hosting a Masquerade Ball to support The Children’s Village. Let’s fill in some details. “The Children’s Village is a residential home for children who are in need of a...
Colors of Fall in Coeur d’Alene
September 22ndwas the first day of fall. I’m not sure where the summer went, but the crisp air of fall has arrived, and with it the gorgeous colors of changing leaves grace us with amazing views. According to the World Property Journal, Coeur d’Alene’s scenic byway is...
Hiking the Coeur d’Alene Area
Since you're a boating person, we're betting you enjoy a variety of outdoor activities and, since we covered camping earlier this month, we'd like to highlight a couple lovely hiking trails to explore just outside of Coeur d'Alene. With the weather still nice, it's...
Did Someone Say Lake Camping?!
We've covered this before, but because Washington and Idaho both offer great areas for lake camping, it's totally worth mentioning again. You can point blindly at a list of all the lakes in the area and, most likely, there’s a camping option. It’s fantastic but can...
New Air Nautique Wake Surf Boat!
As always, it’s a pleasure to introduce each new boat in the Lake Escapes fleet, and our newest gem will offer you a premium surf experience! Let me present to you, new in 2018, the Air Nautique Wake Surf Boat. The fit, finish, and features of the Super Air Nautique...
Wake Board Wednesdays!
We like making things fun and simple, and if you're looking for a deal on wake surf boat rentals, this is the thing for you. Every Wednesday right now, it's 15% off all Wake Surf Boat Rentals! This Includes: Air Nautique G21 This 22′ Wake Surf boat offers a...
Let’s Take the Beach on The Boat: Sand Pudding Cups
(Image from FoodFunFamily.com) So thinking about boating got me to thinking about hanging out on the beach. This got me to thinking about fun food on the beach and from there I ran down the rabbit hole of finding fun food ideas to share with you to take on the boat....
Summer Theatre Brings You Guys and Dolls!
(Guys and Dolls Image from coeurdalene.org) This summer the Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre is bringing you some great shows and, if you’re into classic musicals, now’s your time to catch Guys and Dolls on the stage! When: July 12-29, 7:30 pm every Sunday, Wednesday,...
Fourth of July in Coeur d’Alene ID
Every year we have a blog post about the Fourth of July in Coeur d’Alene because it's such a great way to experience this beautiful place. We highly encourage you to see the fireworks from the deck of a boat on the Lake. However, if you'd like to be in Downtown CDA...
Car d’Lane Car Show!
This is a fun event with a pre-party all rolled into one! If you enjoy car shows, check this out. Car d’Alan Pre-Funk at Slate Creek Brewing What: Car d’ Alene PRE-FUNK parking lot party. Say what! Hang out before and get a delicious brew before seeing some classic...
Lemon Cream Taco Boats
(Photo and recipe for Lemon Cream Taco Boats from tasteandtellblog.com) It’s been quite some time since we’ve posted a recipe here but with the weather warming up, it’s about time to share a ‘boat’ named snack perfect for the season. This one’s nice and light for...
Silverwood’s American Heroes Weekend
(Image from Silverwood's Event Page for the American Heroes Weekend) If you can’t guess from the title, the American Heroes Weekend is a thank you from the Silverwood Theme Park to all military personnel, veterans, police officers and firefighters. When: May 26th,...
Safety Reminder if You’re Boating with Fido
To keep with our safety theme for this month as we gear up for boating, we'd like to remind of some things to keep in mind if you're planning on boating with your best furry friend, Fido. Don’t assume your dog can swim. Consider taking Fido to a lake before hand and...
5 Tips for Staying Safe While Boating
The boating season is almost here! In all the excitement, it's easy to forget the simple things we can do to keep ourselves safe while out on the water. At Lake Escapes, we endeavor to make your boating trip as fun and safe as possible so you can hit the water and...
Ready for Golf, Anyone?
April 5th is opening day for the Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course to open this year! In case you’re not familiar with this place, let me give you a quick rundown on this beautiful course. This is home to the world’s only Floating Green. On top of that, you get...
Comedy Night Out!
(Image from Best Western Comedy Webpage) What better way to spend an evening, other than on the lake, of course, than to spend it laughing and getting the endorphins flowing? We're talking about a couple of nights where you can sit back and let the worries of the...
Moomba Max for 2018!
Now that we’ve introduced all the 2017 boats that were new to the Lake Escapes fleet last year, we can introduce a new boat for 2018. The Moomba Max Wake/Surf boat will arrive for the 2018 boating season! Meet the new Moomba MAX! We love our surf/wake fleet and Moomba...
Yamaha VX Cruiser Waverunner (2017)
We…or maybe just me, the blog writer…must have been slacking in the introductions department during 2017. So the month of February this year is full of boat introductions and I get to act like a little kid with new toys to show off. The Yamaha VX Cruiser Waverunner...
Aqua Patio (New in 2017-Oops)
We at Lake Escapes Boat Rentals like to introduce our new boats as we get them. We’re like excited little children who want to show off anything new and shiny. Somehow the Agua Patio 250 XP slipped through the cracks last year. So although it was new in 2017, we’d...
Night Skiing!
Silver Mountain’s offering a weekend of Night Skiing! We’ve talked about the Silver Mountain Resort’s awesomeness before…with its outdoor skiing and its indoor water park and so on. (Check out the post about it here.) Well, here’s another awesome facet to their...
Mac and Cheese Festival…Say What?!
(Picture from Mac & Cheese Festival Event Page) What: A festival that celebrates a classic and favorite childhood dish. The festival will feature variations of Mac & Cheese prepared by local Coeur d’Alene Chefs who will be competing for the Golden Noodle...
Well Wishes to All
On this wonderful day, we at Lake Escapes wish you all much cheer and joy! With only a week left in 2017, hopefully you have much to look forward to in the coming year. (Maybe boating’s a part of that picture, eh?) As for ourselves, we dream of beautiful spring, or...
Holiday Cranberry Cider Deliciousness
We’ve posted before about this Cranberry Cider drink but it’s that time of year again when hot drinks just make the day better. So we couldn’t resist throwing this recipe out there again for you to consider in your warm drink repertoire right along side coffee and hot...
Water and Frozen Water
(Image from Silver Mountain's website) …You can have it all. We like water, if you couldn’t have guessed. So it’s super exciting to tell you about Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg, Idaho. “Sounds like a ski resort,” you say. And it is. That’s where the frozen water...
Holiday Lights in Beautiful Coeur d’Alene
Some things make each season its own special piece of the year. Holiday lights, their twinkle brightening up the fresh snow and making the chill night glow is one of those things for winter. Every year The Coeur d’Alene Resort puts up a gorgeous light show and the...
A Spooky Good Time for Halloween
It’s Halloween tomorrow! (Just making sure you know in case the chill on the wind didn’t tell you.) Leaves are turning orange and yellow and the wind's fluttering them to the ground. It's time to get out and knock on doors for delicious candy... or maybe there's a...
Craft Beer and Cookie Fest
Let’s combine two of our favorite things. No, boating isn’t one of them, although these two things go great with a day hanging out on the water. No, I’m talking about Craft Beer and Girl Scout Cookies. Yum! Here are the Details: Thursday, October 19, 2017 from...
Try Square Dancing Tomorrow Night!
(Square Dancing image from Coeurdalene.org) This is coming up fast! It’s time to put your dancing feet on…your square dancing feet that is =) Just because the weather changed from Spring warmth to Fall chill in what seemed like a matter of hours doesn’t mean we can’t...
CDA Oktoberfest 2017!
(Picture from CDA Downtown Association Oktoberfest site) When: Sept. 22nd from 4pm-9pm and 23rd from noon-9pm This is the 8th year that Downtown Coeur d’Alene has hosted Oktoberfest and this year promises to be a roaring good time. If you’re not on a boat, we highly...
Glowing Cosmic Coeur d’Alene?
(Picture from CDA Casino Cosmic event page.) Happy Labor Day! We're headed toward fall but that doesn’t mean there aren’t fun things to do around the Inland Northwest area. In fact, the weather’s warm (for those wanting to be on the water, it’s still a great time to...
Upper Priest Lake Camping
It’s that time of year for a camping trip to enjoy the beautiful weather and spend some time away! And what better way to camp than at an area only accessible by boating or hiking? Let me introduce to you Upper Priest Lake...and its camping opportunities. There's...
Beautiful Places: Post Falls Park
(Photo find Trip Advisor. (Traveler photo by 2travelersasof2001: "reflections in the water" Sept 2015)) This little place just west of Coeur d’Alene that gets overlooked when everyone’s talking about what they want to do on the weekend. It’s called Post Falls Park....
No-Li Brewhouse
(Image from No-Li Brewhouse website) Since Lake Escapes Boat Rentals is a local business, we love to support other local businesses as well. So let us introduce the No-Li Brewhouse =) Bit of Background for you: No-Li’s been around since 1993. It was Spokane's first...
New Boat…The Moomba CRAZ Surf/Wake!
It’s been a while since we’ve talked about Lake Escapes specifically here on the blog because there’s so much to brag about in the area! But we just can’t contain our excitement for the new addition to our fleet! The New Boat: Meet The Moomba CRAZ Surf/Wake. Isn’t she...
CDA’s Fourth of July Festival
The Fourth of July in Coeur d’Alene brings out the best in this beautiful place. Not only do you get to see the sparkling waters of Lake Coeur d’Alene but you get to watch the fireworks above the lake as well. Imagine what a view that would be from a boat! But that’s...