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Lights on the Water

Lights on the Water

The holiday season’s here! Or just about. Pardon me while I dance with joy =) And Coeur d’Alene’s a beautiful place, especially during the holidays. Anyone who’s been there can attest to that. Now, just imagine for a moment, Coeur d’Alene Lake covered in a million...

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Banana Boats

Banana Boats

Longing for the boating season not to be over? Wishing you could spend just one more warm, wonderful day out on the water? So are we but, sadly, the weather has truly started to turn here in the Inland Northwest and even if we went out on the boat, there wouldn’t be...

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Horses!

Horses!

Fun’s good for the soul! There’s a reason our moto’s Fun Simplified! We fully believe it’s required for healthy living…err, I’m sure there’s a study to support that but, well, that just kills the fun. Anyway, just because the weather’s turning chilly doesn’t mean all...

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Cranberry Cider

Cranberry Cider

The usual hot drinks, Coffee and Hot Chocolate, are obvious ‘go to’s’ when you want to throw something in the thermos and head to the boat, but sometimes it’s nice to have a different flavor. So when I ran across a recipe for Cranberry Cider, I figured I had to share....

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Camping on Upper Priest Lake

Camping on Upper Priest Lake

It’s that time of year for a last good camping trip before the weather turns truly chilly! And what better way to camp than at an area only accessible by boating or hiking? I mean, fewer people, time on the water, lovely yellow and red trees…ah, sounds like heaven to...

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Fruit Pops

Fruit Pops

So last week we looked at hot drinks to make the Fall season warm and delightful while still boating. This week, we’re going to have one more tasty fruit idea before we call it good on the Summer season. Couldn’t help myself. These looked too tasty, and perfect, not...

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3rd Annual Coeur D’Fondo

3rd Annual Coeur D’Fondo

It’s time to see what kind of fun can be had around here =) Let’s make a quick list of the things we want. Beautiful scenery. (Yup, a boat’s great for that). Something outside while the temperature’s perfect. Some exercise. (What! Okay, if you say so.) Boating fits...

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Boating Knots

Boating Knots

Last week a friend from the Water Ways Planet invited you, a citizen of Planet Dry Land, to a day aboard his boat. What fun! Apparently you held your own with the boating lingo, because said friend invited you back, but this time, he’d like your help with running the...

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Boating Lingo

Boating Lingo

Say you’re from Planet Dry Land and a species of the Water Ways Planet invites you to a day boating. You jump with glee. Everyone says the Water Ways Planet rivals your own for beauty. But you’re a bit nervous because, well, they speak a funny language you just don’t...

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3 Great Reasons to Go Boating

3 Great Reasons to Go Boating

Fun fact, most Americans live under an hour from a navigable body of water. Say what? It’s surprising there aren’t more people out there! If you’re trying to convince your friends to head out to the water this weekend, here are some great reasons to throw their way....

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Priest Lake Races

Priest Lake Races

There are all sorts of activities in the area and if you’re one of those athletic types who not only likes to boat, but enjoys running too, there are several Priest Lake races for you to choose. TRAIL RUN- SMOKECHASER 30K September 12  This trail race honors the...

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The New Bennington 24’ Tri Toon

The New Bennington 24’ Tri Toon

Last week we took a quick look at the new Chaparral that we added to our fleet. This week we’d like to introduce the lovely Bennington. Just like the Chaparral, we had to put in some hours on the new Bennington at Lake Coeur d’Alene. Such fun! This gorgeous boat can...

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The New Chaparral

The New Chaparral

Hope everyone’s Fourth of July was a blast! We’ve said on Facebook we’ve a couple new boats in the fleet this year, so here’s the skinny on the beautiful new Chaparral. Our aim is always to provide a quality experience, which means the Chaparral had to be taken out...

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Fireworks in Coeur d’Alene

Fireworks in Coeur d’Alene

This weekend’s the Fourth of July! If you’re looking for an event to celebrate and are in the Coeur d’Alene area, (boating, we hope) you might consider Silverwood’s Fireworks Extravaganza for your fill of exploding color displays celebrating the nation’s anniversary....

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Boating with Fido

Boating with Fido

There’s nothing like spending a day on the boat with your friends, and that includes the furry kind, but before you take Fido on the water, here are a few things to think about so your day runs smoothly and your outing truly is relaxing. Swimming: This might seem...

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Tasty Boat Snacks

Tasty Boat Snacks

This last week’s been absolutely beautiful! The perfect weather for boating with lots of sun and blue sky. On such warm days, a delicious, chilled snack on the boat makes the day’s outing the perfect mix of sun and relaxation. Here’re some suggested boat snacks for...

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Lake Camping

Lake Camping

Washington and Idaho both offer great areas for camping while boating. You can point blindly at a list of all the lakes in the area and, most likely, there’s a camping option on the lake you’ve selected. It’s fantastic, but can also be a bit overwhelming if you’re...

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Lake Pend Orielle

Lake Pend Orielle

So many lakes to choose from! It’s awesome! Now let’s look at another fantastic lake that might just be the perfect place for your next boating escape. Lake Pend Orielle…with the city of Sandpoint on its northern edge and the town of Bayview on its southern edge, this...

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5 Boating Safety Tips

5 Boating Safety Tips

Looks like so much fun! But nothing ruins a good outing like someone getting hurt. We'd like to avoid that, so here's what we do to help you stay safe while out on the water. We maintain our boats in excellent mechanical condition and keep them immaculately clean to...

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Hayden Lake

Hayden Lake

Last week we looked at perhaps the best-known lake in the area, Lake Coeur d’Alene. So this week, we’re heading slightly north to highlight a less known lake that offers a quieter but just as beautiful vacation location, Hayden Lake. Hayden Lake, of course, sits near...

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Lake Coeur d’Alene

Lake Coeur d’Alene

Lake Escapes Boat Rentals delivers boats to the lake and launch of your choice, including Lake Coeur d'Alene. Awesome, right? But how do you decide which lake you want to explore? Maybe you want to fish or perhaps you’re just looking for a great view or maybe you’re...

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German Coffee

German Coffee

A Root Beer float style coffee drink. Say what? You heard it. A Root Beer style coffee drink. It's called German Coffee. How awesome is that! I mean, it’s coffee and ice cream in a cup. Simple and delicious all in one fell scoop…err swoop. If you’re a coffee addict...

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Priest Lake

Priest Lake

Having recently visited this absolutely beautiful area, I just had to write a post highlighting Priest Lake. I mean, take a look. Who wouldn’t love that view!? The Lake Itself Is almost in Canada. Located in the northern part of the Idaho Panhandle, Priest Lake is 19...

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Raspberry Sparkler

Raspberry Sparkler

It’s time to plan that drink for your next boat adventure. (This one’s for those 21 or older). And what’s better than raspberries to celebrate the time away from the office? What, you don’t like raspberries? Sad. There’ll be other drink options posted for you, I...

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