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Publisher’s Message Welcome to summer in Coeur d’Alene. This season brings some fantastic festivals, flavors and full-on adventures. In this issue of CdA Magazine, we’ve captured some of the most interesting of them for your enjoyment and exploration.

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After reading about the new Lake Coeur d’Alene Quick Launch Club, I’m motivated to get out on the water again this summer. While I’m on the road, I might sample some café fare from our creative local chefs. I’m also interested in heading to Spirit Lake on Father’s Day to watch the lawn mower street drag racing. Or taking a kayak to one of our region’s smaller lakes, including Killarney Lake, Round Lake and Twin Lakes. If you’re like me, and you like capturing some photos to remember your travels by, you’ll appreciate the tips from professional landscape photographer Linda Lantzy.

In your travels, you might also investigate the St. Joe River and Heyburn State Park, a legendary place to boat, camp, fish, and hunt with great history, characters and stories. And plan to stop at One Shot Charlie’s, the longtime heart of Harrison, Idaho, and meet the latest owners of this legacy.

In this issue, you’ll also encounter the Idaho Disaster Dogs, a canine team ready to rescue you if and when duty calls. You’ll see how Emerge founder Jeni Hegsted has created equity in the arts. And find out what’s happening at Cougar Bay Lodge, the former Hagadone log cabin home now run by Chef Cara and Jeff Anthony. Get some de-stressing advice from wellness trainer Emily Hudson. And consider the value of that potential treasure in your attic with antique trader James Supp. From backyard blacksmiths making all kinds of excellent implements to moto riders who returned victorious after finishing the brutal Baja 1000, I am continually amazed by my fellow citizens of this remarkable place we call North Idaho. Get out there and enjoy!

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CafÉ Fare To Drive For

Comfy Log Cabin Getaway

Little Lakes To Play On

Dogs That Rescue People

Moto Racing The Baja 1000

Harrison, Small Town USA

Blacksmiths Born Of Fire

Relax In An Idaho A-Frame

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Ways To Practice Self Care

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Antiques Guru James Supp

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Solo Voyage To The St. Joe

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Quick Launch Club Amazes

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Classic Idaho Landscapes

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Drag Racing Your Mower

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Hub Of The CDA Arts Scene

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Where To Dine In North Idaho

FOOD

beef tartare 2 ounce filet mignon, small chopped 1 ounce tobiko (flying fish roe) 1 piece of cooked bacon, minced 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon shallots, minced 1 teaspoon parsley, fine chopped 1 /2 teaspoon white balsamic vinaigrette 1 /2 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed 1 egg yolk Salt & pepper, to taste 6 pieces of thin sliced baguette, lightly toasted Place a ring mold in the middle of a plate. Mix the mayo and bacon and place in the bottom of the ring mold. In a bowl mix the beef, shallots, parsley, vinaigrette, lemon juice and salt & pepper. Place the filet mixture atop the bacon mayo in the ring mold. Place the tobiko in an even layer over the mixture. Place the egg yolk on top of the tobiko and slide the ring mold off. Place the toasted bread around the plate.

“We use prime beef from Snake River Farms and butcher in-house, since tartare can only include the freshest ingredients.” Rob Wuerfel, owner & chef, Blackboard Cafe

Rob was a professional skier who also cooked for a living. When a serious ski accident ended his career in the mountains, he returned to the kitchen full time. While he made gourmet food in Los Angeles, Park City and an upscale Alaskan lodge, Luanne had a successful career as a resort executive. Together, they consulted for other restaurant openings, but most of all, they wanted their own place. What started as a sandwich shop soon grew to include sit-down dining, and more. They bought the building and expanded the restaurant by adding a bakery, coffee shop, bookstore and clothing store. Future plans include an art gallery and boutique hotel.

“Make sure to not over toast the bread. Keep it soft to match the texture of the tartare.” Luanne Wuerfel, owner & operator, Blackboard Cafe

“Rob and I love to be creative,” Luanne says. “The local community is so supportive and open to new concepts and has been a huge influence on our decision-making. We’ve been able to surround ourselves with people who aren't just staff and customers, but friends.”

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A LAKE LODGE

Reawakened OUR STAY AT COEUR D'ALENE'S ICONIC CABIN As a trout fisherman and a backcountry rambler, I have spent many nights in a cabin. But never like the one last November, as a guest of the Cougar Bay Lodge on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene. The evening begins in front of a large and roaring fire, sipping away at raspberry bellinis and trading travel stories with proprietors Cara and Jeff Anthony. We’ve just met, but they seem like friends we have known all our lives. A black bear in a red neck scarf, holding a peace symbol in its paw, grins a whimsical greeting down at us from over the river rock fireplace. While Cara hustles back into the kitchen to continue dinner, Jeff takes my travel partner, Rebecca, and me for a tour of this rather extraordinary dwelling. He points to the ceiling of the great room, noting the straightness and uniformity of each log. The house was commissioned in 1932 by a doctor who worked for Silver Valley’s mining interests; those cedar logs were fastidiously chosen from right where they floated in Cougar Bay.

“It was the top craftsmen of the time, working with the very best trees they could find,” Jeff tells us. “They made an exceptional structure even by today’s standards.” Architectural magazines on a side table wax eloquent about this cabin in its previous heyday, under the ownership of hospitality legend Duane B. Hagadone.

and then floated gingerly across Lake Coeur d’Alene by John Condon of North Idaho Maritime and his fleet of tugboats.

He purchased the cabin on the sandy shores of Casco Bay and enjoyed it as a summer residence, commuting by boat every day to his offices in downtown Coeur d’Alene. When Hagadone decided to build a larger house, he put the cabin, but not the land beneath it, up for sale.

It was tricky work all around. To make the move, the 4,400-square-foot house had to be cut in two. Jeff shows us the telltale signs where chainsaws sliced off the master wing. It took an extra high spring flood in order to get the house up onto dry land again. Certainly few homes in the world have undertaken such an interesting journey.

And so Rocky Watson, Kootenai County sheriff at the time, and his wife, Mary, came up with a far-fetched idea. They purchased the home and arranged for the unorthodox move from Casco Bay to Cougar Bay. In 2008, the cabin was jacked up, inch by careful inch, by a Montana house moving company

Rebecca and I get a special peek at that master suite, and because this is the part of the house where the owners actually live, leaving the rest for entertaining visitors, we also get to meet the real bosses of this operation: French bulldogs Mimi and Frankie. Tails wag up a storm as they offer their own heartfelt hospitality.

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We are riveted by a photo of a woman jumping on a magnificent horse, frozen at the apex of the leap, pure concentration on her face. Cara, we learn, spent 25 years owning a top-ranked show jumping stable, handling dozens of championship horses and their riders in international competition. Now, as she calls us to the table for dinner, her elegant intensity has new meaning. It turns out her drive for perfection is equally evident in the world of cuisine. Chef Cara proceeds to bring a series of courses to the table that delight first our eyes, then our palates and ultimately our hearts.

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The menu is Italian themed, honoring Cara’s heritage. Our insalata Caesar is crisp, balanced and dressed to perfection. Next up, risotto ai funghi, made with local mushrooms, oh-so-delicious. Then arrosto alla Fiorentina, happily surprising with its flavors of apple and sauteed fennel. It’s all-around superb cooking: fresh ingredients, a chef ’s respectful yet creative interpretation and presentation.

“I love handcrafting the food, like the pasta, ricotta and pastry,” Cara says. “And North Idaho provides an abundant selection of fresh ingredients that really supports our mission.” Finally we arrive at the dolce, a lovely chocolate cake with coffee gelato. Chef Cara has just put on a command performance, every bit as impressive as soaring into the air on a 1,200-pound equine athlete, this dinner a summation of all her years of focus, toil and training, an act of love for hungry travelers. Bravo! It’s no wonder people come here to Cougar Bay for her dinners and cooking classes, and rely on her for gourmet catering and delivery. Meanwhile, Jeff has paired the wines to perfection. 38

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He makes an excellent counterpoint and partner; with a lifetime career as an investment banker and fund manager, he knows how to keep the wheels turning in all the necessary ways behind the scenes. He’s also a front-of-the-house ambassador and conversationalist. Together, the pair are consummate hosts. Their Idaho roots are evident. Cara was raised on a 110-acre farm along the Wood River just south of Hailey and Jeff spent his youthful summers on Lake Coeur d’Alene at his grandparents’ cabin on Rockford Bay. “We are so excited to be the new custodians of this grand structure, preserving its history and bringing new life and purpose to a local treasure,” Jeff says. Our stay happens to coincide with the day after Thanksgiving, when the Hagadone Corporation puts on their traditionally famous fireworks display to kick off the holiday season. So after dinner, we bundle up and walk out onto the lawn to watch the show. The vantage point here is ideal, the night skies clear, and each bright burst is reflected in the darkness of the lake.

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“We feel so lucky to be here on Cougar Bay,” Cara says. “My favorite time is the early morning, watching the sunrise over the lake. It’s magical. We also get an incredible array of wildlife that come and go throughout the year, which made me buy a bigger lens for my camera!”

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This is a legacy home where each generation of owners adds their own chapters; the good times that have been, and those yet to come. Rebecca and I collapse gratefully into our comfortable bed, and wake up to views of the blue and sparkling lake. At breakfast, the sensation of being spoiled is complete. Cara’s Florentine overnight oats are packed with healthy goodness, the avocado toast is wonderful, but the pezzo di resistenza is a beautiful tray of cornetti, her Italian-style croissants, presented in passion fruit, raspberry, cinnamon, plain and pain au chocolat (making it extremely hard to choose).

In the daylight, Jeff takes us for an outdoor tour. We admire the improvements they’ve made since buying the cabin in 2018. With five bedrooms, a private dining room and butler’s pantry, covered heated patio, infinity lawns and even a custom mobile kitchen, this is a place they host get-togethers of every kind. Cara’s gardens are still producing fare for the table in November, a real feat. We are pleased to see their proximity to Cougar Bay Preserve, with hiking trails and plenty of bird and animal life. The cabin here has its own dock, and we are already making plans to come back by boat next summer. I am struck by a sense of history, of the tales these cedar walls could tell. This is a legacy home, where each ensuing generation of owners adds their own chapters. I imagine those big cedar trees floating down the St. Joe River on their way to becoming a house. The fine green lawns and laughter of the Hagadone years. The heroics of the transport. All the good times that have been, and are yet to come. As we regretfully depart, Cara very sweetly hands us a box of her unbelievable pastries. We hug our goodbyes and drive off into the crisp November morning, confident that this Lake Coeur d’Alene cabin is in very good hands.

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F E AT U R E

s e k a L n i Tw All who wander are not lost, the saying goes, so why not wander off the beaten path this summer? How about taking the road less taken? Paddling the lake less paddled? Dipping your toes into some new and welcoming waters? When you go, take a

e k a L d n Rou kayak, a paddleboard or a little boat. Or maybe just your towel and flip flops. Have a camera handy and watch for moose, heron and eagles. Pack a picnic lunch. And bring a sense of wonder while Mother Nature works her watery charms.

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KILLARNEY LAKE

An island of off-season calm “I first became aware of the Coeur d’Alene Chain Lakes in 1965, when I was a camp counselor at Camp Easter Seal on Cottonwood Bay,” says Dwight McCain, president of the Coeur d'Alene Canoe & Kayak Club. “It’s always seemed mysterious the way the narrow passageways open up into the larger water on both sides of the river. My first trip into Killarney Lake was with our club in 2009. We put in at the DNR boat launch on the east side of the lake. I was impressed by the varied terrain, with two islands to paddle around and places we could go with a kayak or canoe which were not accessible in a motorboat. It’s a very photogenic place.”

500-acre Killarney Lake is easily accessible from Highway 3, and is the quickest way to get a boat into the water on the lower Coeur d’Alene River. Fishing and boating are popular in summer, so Dwight prefers to paddle Killarney on the shoulder seasons. The lake has two floating outhouses, one at the launch and one at Popcorn Island. This little island also has a boat-in campsite at the top, but it is not easily accessed by paddle craft because of the high dock and very little beach on which to pull out. There is another beach and restroom at a day-use area on the northeast shore. For a small lake, Killarney has a variety of paddling environments, including deep water, shallow water, grassy wetlands and interesting historical remnants. Paddlers frequently see wildlife including eagles, deer, moose and evidence of beaver.

“Without the Coeur d'Alene Canoe & Kayak Club, I may have never discovered Killarney Lake,” Dwight says. “The club helps paddlers improve their skills, increase their safety, provides a social environment where they can connect with other paddlers and introduces them to new and varied places they can paddle.” More at cdacanoekayakclub.com 44

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Family fun & wildlife encounters “What I like most about Round Lake State Park are the visitors,” says park manager Mary McGraw. “Over the years I have seen young families bringing their kids to enjoy the park. And I’ve watched those kids return with families of their own to have those same outdoor experiences. I’ve seen the value that parks like this have during difficult times, such as after 9/11 or during the recent pandemic. People come to relax, reflect and recharge. It’s a place to leave stress behind.” This pocket-sized paradise sports a campground, visitor center, hiking and biking, paddling and fishing opportunities and a kid friendly vibe. Trails wind around the 58-acre lake and along Cocolalla Creek. The lake is shallow, so it warms up quickly in the spring, making it a fun place to swim.

The Essentials The park is open year round with 51 campsites, shower facilities, a dump station, grills, picnic tables and horseshoe pits. The visitor center rents canoes, paddleboards and kayaks. The summer backpack program provides activities for visitors to explore the park at their own pace. The rod loaner program is for anyone who wants to try fishing or forgot their gear. In partnership with Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, the park hosts a winter tracks program. In the summer they host junior naturalist classes with Selkirk Outdoor Leadership and Education.

She’s spotted deer, elk, mountain lions, bobcat, beaver, muskrats, mink and turtles. Eagles and osprey are common here, as well as many songbirds; some here as residents and others that pass through during the spring and fall migrations. “I’ve seen great blue heron fish alongside fishermen on the dock or on the ice in winter, with the heron typically outfishing the human,” she says. “I’ve seen owls teaching their young to hunt on the edge of the full campground in the evening, going unnoticed by the campers. Moose feed in the park in the springtime. When we were rebuilding a bridge over the outlet creek, a black bear cub came to the edge of the wooded area and watched us for a few minutes. It seemed curious to see what we were up to.”

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Fighting fish in old-school Idaho George Fettig discovered his favorite place in the world 40 years ago when his friend suggested they go try out his new canoe. “He took me out to Twin Lakes, and it quickly became my lake of choice,” he says. After retiring from his job in nursing home maintenance, he had even more time to pilot his little two-seat bass boat. “I’ve got my favorite fishing holes on both the upper and lower lakes,” George says. “I’ve been fishing this place religiously for 20 years. Boat’s never been anywhere else. I’ve fished it for so long I don’t even put on my fish finder anymore.”

He lives for spring days in the high 70s, with sunshine and no wind. He targets crappie, which usually works out well, but says you can always be surprised with a bass, a trout or a northern pike. He fishes early, and he fishes late. “It’s about more than just fishing,” he says. “You might turn around and there’s a moose grazing; a bald eagle or an osprey. I know where all those nests are.” His most exciting fish was a 20-pound pike, caught on a 4-pound test rig. “He dragged the whole boat out in the lake,” George says. “I kept him taut, played him out and got a net underneath him. It was like a snapping alligator in there with all those teeth. I kept the head, and have it hanging in my garage. I bought one of those Halloween arms and stuck it in its mouth.”

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to the Rescue I dah o D isa ste r D ogs are a victim’s be st fr ie nd Imagine for a moment the unthinkable has happened. A building has collapsed around you. You can’t move. Everything is dark and your eyes and mouth are thick with dust and debris. You feel the air is being squeezed out of you and you can’t even cry out for help. It’s the stuff of nightmares. And then, from above you, there is the sound of barking. You have been found

by an energetic labrador that might as well be wearing a cape and a giant S on its chest. You have been saved by an Idaho Disaster Dog. Your rescuer’s name might be Lady, or Bear, Tamarack, Scout, Duke or Murphy. These are the heroes on four legs who train relentlessly with their human handlers so that one day, if you ever need them, they will be there for you.

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“These dogs are miracles with paws,” says Kathy Sells, a member of the Idaho Disaster Dogs program. Idaho Disaster Dogs have aided in numerous responses in North Idaho, and have also been called around the nation for assistance. Although the dogs can work in most scenarios, including snow, mountain and forest environments, they are especially trained for building collapse. With their acute sense of smell and their stamina, they can search a large, chaotic site much more efficiently than a human. “People are always amazed at how fast they are,” says Cody Moore, who coordinates the Idaho Disaster Dogs program. “The short amount of time it takes them to locate a victim is truly incredible.”

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He handles Murphy, a yellow lab who has been on the squad since he was seven weeks old. By now, Murphy is a seasoned team member and has passed rigorous certification with Idaho Task Force 1 and FEMA Washington Task Force 1. “He’s known as the dog with no off switch,” Cody says. “After each successful certification exercise, he was happy to earn a cheeseburger as a special reward.” The team was founded by Coeur d’Alene firefighters Dave Tysdal and Jeff Sells to help augment the search capabilities of federal rescue task forces. They believed that bringing this search capability that would arrive early at an incident would save lives. Idaho Disaster Dogs is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department and Idaho Task Force 1.

passing the test Here are some of the skills the Disaster Dogs must be able to perform Obedience: Be non-aggressive to strangers and non-aggressive to other dogs, heel through crowds, stop and stay for a long wait with the handler out of sight. Alerting: Locate a victim and remain at the victim while alerting by barking for more than thirty seconds. Control: Be signaled by the handler from a distance to move in specific directions, and stay there until signaled again. Agility: Climb ladders, cross elevated planks and uneven, wobbly and slick surfaces, go through a dark narrow tunnel with a 90-degree turn, cross over a seesaw and under a low obstacle. Location: Locate victims who are trapped under debris or rubble, with and without their handler in sight.

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Rescue dogs are chosen at a young age based on their medical evaluation, drive, and ability to relate to people. They learn to search, not with noses to the ground like the tracking dogs in the movies, but by sniffing the air for traces of human scent. “A canine will rapidly search the area and alert where they smell a victim,” Cody says. “This saves time by dedicating rescue resources to areas where victims are located, and not wasting valuable time in others.” During training, some volunteers play victim and hide. When the dogs find them, it’s important that the dog gets rewarded, and in this case, the best reward is a good hard game of tug-of-war. The dogs love it and are all the more motivated. "It makes them go non-stop,” Jeff says. “Their whole focus in life is finding that victim." Over time, the K9s and their human handlers develop incredible bonds. The dogs typically live with their handler, so when they are off the clock, they are hiking outdoors or playing at the lake together. Time, training and trust make the pair inseparable. “You absolutely learn to trust your dog,” Cody says. “Much of the time, they are probably right. Humans often overthink situations. You have to remember that you brought this canine to do what we are not capable of. Trust them." Fo llo w t h e I d a h o D i sast er D o g s o n Fa c e b o o k a n d at i da h o d isaster d o gs.co m

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They raced on through the night, ripping full out over sand, rock and gully, battling threadbare tires and busted up bodies, these seven friends from North Idaho who traded turns riding their trusty bike as fast as they dared, believing they could claw their way to the finish line…

The Race

The Baja 1000 is a legendary off-road race across the remote landscapes of Baja California, Mexico. In an event notorious for mechanical failures, crashes and navigational nightmares, it’s a real accomplishment just to get to the finish line. That’s what Team 247X from North Idaho hoped to accomplish in November 2021. All kinds of vehicles race the Baja 1000, but competing by motorcycle has to be the biggest challenge of all: Two wheels instead of four, no navigator, riding at maximum speed possible at all times through wild and unfamiliar terrain, with only your instincts and split-second reflexes to keep you upright. To add to the difficulty, the riders must hit 1,200 virtual checkpoints, or VCPs, with a costly 10 minutes penalty on the overall finish time for each missed checkpoint. The team took turns riding the bike, and getting the whole team to predetermined exchanges all while the bike raced full speed was a major challenge of its own. There was minimal cell coverage so communications were via InReach satellite messaging. Chase car drivers would have to go non-stop with little sleep on narrow, winding roads, dodging potholes and livestock.

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The prep

Most of the team’s riders were already veterans at distance events like this one. Kevin Dean says to show up ready he trained like a maniac. “Endurance and top-level off-road bike handling was the key,” he says. He rode 100-200 miles a week in the Idaho mountains, splitting the type of terrain. “I focused on high-intensity heart rate on technical singletrack trails for 70 percent,” he says. “The rest was high speed sections on loose gravel fire roads for reflexes, hand-eye coordination and bike control. That and a healthy diet got me physically prepared.” The team met at Michael's Burger Express for monthly planning meetings; nailing down details and responsibilities for each team member and their chase drivers. They poured over maps and assigned sections of the course. Each rider then memorized their own precise route info. The team rented a beach house in Ensenada as a base camp. There they used large paper maps with matchbox cars and lego figures to plot out each exchange location. “We sat at our war room table and made plans to the mile,” Kevin says. They considered the fuel, spare parts and fresh tires they would need along the way.

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“I was given the privilege of starting the race, which began for bikes at two in the morning,” Kevin says. “All I could think was, ‘Don't crash, don't run out of gas and don’t get lost and ruin it for everyone else.’ I felt a lot of pressure to not only find and follow the course, but to also go as fast as I could safely. Getting all those things right was a huge high, and handing off the bike to the next man was a massive rush of adrenaline.”

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Navigating the course was super tricky, and demanded constant alertness, laden as it was with obstacles like suffocating dust, rocks, cactus, livestock, other racers and spectator vehicles. “Not having the luxury of pre-running the sections on the bike was a huge disadvantage,” Kevin says. “Most successful teams arrive a few weeks early, and everyone pre-runs their section over and over. We just went out, lined up and took off.” They made a critical error that could have cost them the race. They badly needed spare air filters and left them behind at base camp. Their fix was to keep re-treating their one precious filter with any gear or fuel oil they could find, an old school solution that worked.

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And then, on a critical full-throttle section, the rear tire unexpectedly wore down to where, instead of knobbies, there was just the tube poking out. (They were running nitro mousse foam type tubes, a vital piece of kit which saved the day). “I saw that and thought for sure we were done,” Kevin says. “There was no way that tire could go another mile, let alone the remaining 300 miles to the finish.” They rode on anyway, scrambling to try to get another at the next stop. “As I handed Michael the bike, I apologized for the tire and wished him the best. I felt sick to my stomach thinking that he would soon be stranded along the desolate course somewhere past Loreto.”

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“EVER SINCE I WAS A KID, I HAD DREAMS OF SOMEDAY RACING THROUGH THE BAJA DESERT AND THE MOUNTAINS. I WOULD WATCH IN DISBELIEF AT HOW SO MANY VEHICLES WOULD CRASH, FAIL OR GET LOST AND RUN OUT OF FUEL. GETTING TO THE FINISH AND CROSSING THE LINE WAS THE APPEAL; TO DO WHAT SO MANY HAVE CHASED FOR 50 PLUS YEARS OF THIS EVENT’S HISTORY. TO TRAVERSE THE BAJA PENINSULA INTO THE UNKNOWN, AS FAST AS POSSIBLE.” - KEVIN DEAN

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“Michael rode on and raced as if the tire was fresh,” Kevin says. “His experience and calmness came through big time and we were all exhilarated when he pulled into view. We were able to get the wheels changed back out and do a little maintenance. At this point I began to feel we were actually going to get to the finish line.” The team's ability to adjust on the fly and keep the bike moving with no delays, no matter what came their way, proved essential. They were definitely the underdogs from Idaho. “Most teams live in the San Diego area and ride that area constantly,” Kevin says. “They are permanently equipped with all the essential parts, tools and gear to overland that terrain and spend months down there every year. Some even use helicopters to follow the race as yet another advantage.” The riders and their families contributed massively to make the dream happen, as well as sponsors including Michael’s Burger Express, Clyde Excavation and Grading, Pucci & Sons Concrete, Almost Anything Storage and Coeur d'Alene Powersports. Kevin Dean spent 60 hours preparing the race bike. And Dylan Julian at EVO Idaho achieved the near-impossible, making the suspension work for riders ranging 100 pounds between weights. “This race gets into your heart and soul,” Kevin says. “The locals are excited and welcome us like royalty of sorts. The atmosphere is energized and all along the route they are lined up, camped out, bonfires going, waiting for each racer to pass by. I will always remember riding into the sunrise, approaching the Sea of Cortez and knowing the finish was nearly in sight. I felt like something just took over, while doing 100 mph in the desert, with utter confidence in the way the bike was working.”

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The Finish

The biggest setback for Team247X was Kevin Clyde’s nasty crash at race mile 1,170, with the race nearly over, separating his shoulder badly. “Most anyone else would have been unable to continue. He was able to tough it out and ride that bike across the finish line,” Kevin Dean says. Team 247X finished in 35 hours, 47 mins and 12 seconds. Add a few minutes in penalties, and their finish time was 36:19:31. This put them in 9th position in the Sportsman class, and the 28th dirt bike to finish. Quite the achievement, considering the difficulties, their grassroots budget and the way they’d navigated the course on first sight. With the team reunited on the victory stage in La Paz, there were high fives and grins all around as they accepted the coveted Baja 1000 finisher’s medal. It’s the kind of thing that inhabits your blood, and these motorheads from the north are already training to go back, to once again take on one of the planet’s most epic off-road adventures, to persevere through dark night and blinding sun, past dust, sweat and fear, to seek that elusive finish line once again.

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Dave Ekins and Billy Robertson Jr. first took on this long-distance challenge as a publicity bid to prove the reliability of the new American Honda CL72 Scrambler motorcycle. After an aerial pre-run over the peninsula in a Cessna 180, Ekins and Robertson set out from Tijuana to La Paz just after midnight on March 22, 1962. The route was 950 miles of rocks, sand washes, dry lake beds, cattle crossings, and mountain passes, with few paved roads. While followed by two journalists in an airplane and using telegraph offices at the Mexican border and in La Paz, Dave Ekins recorded the first official timed run in 39 hours 56 minutes. The event received coverage in the Globe, Argosy, and Cycle World magazines, earning awe and respect for Honda and the Baja run.

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ENDUR ING HEART of HARRISON THROUGH FIRE AND RAIN, ITS STEADY BEAT GOES ON by DAVID KILMER

t’s a late October afternoon in Harrison, Idaho, a small and handsome brick settlement on a hill by a lake. Cottonwood, poplar and aspen glow quite splendidly in the last of the light. It won’t be long before those branches are bare. This is the end of the season. The Gateway Marina holds a few empty boats, in contrast with the boisterous docks of summer. The celebrated bike path is simply a dark ribbon stretching away from town, north and south. It doesn’t take long to walk the entirety of downtown, those three or so blocks from the Osprey Inn to the Harrison Creamery, past the Grant Building, Cycle Haus Harrison Trading Post and the city park.

Imagine for a moment what Harrison looked like in 1903, 1,250 citizens strong, when President Theodore Roosevelt arrived in his six-car private train amid a whistle-stop tour of the West. He stood on the rear platform of his

portable White House, a 70-foot luxury rail car named The Elysian, and praised the town’s hard-work ethic. “To you here, to you of the Rocky Mountains, to you of the west, I do not have to preach the gospel of the strenuous life, because you have led it,” Roosevelt thundered. “That is why you have made of your state what it is… I believe in courage, hardihood, the spirit that dares, the spirit that endures… because you have had those qualities, the qualities that you need to conquer in any contest, you have made Idaho great.” Roosevelt would have admired what he saw; the lumber mills, steam lines and the railway depot for the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co. Along wooden sidewalks went merchant men in suits, women in big hats and lumberjacks still smelling of the deep forests with their pockets full of cash.

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nd then came the fire. There were warnings, of course; there almost always are. Small blazes, quickly extinguished. But on July 21, 1917, the big one broke out at the Grant Lumber Co. and nearly wiped this town off the map. Sparks ignited awnings and buildings. Wooden sidewalks spread the blaze. When the flames hit the hardware store, thousands of rounds of ammunition went off, sounding like a battlefield. In little more than an hour, the fire annihilated 30 years of progress. Gone were 40 businesses, four churches, two meeting halls, 23 homes, and the town’s water works, utility company and city clerk's office with all the town's records. It burned so hot it baked the apples on trees and ruined dozens of war gardens. But true to Roosevelt’s words, these people would rebuild. And much of

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what one sees of the town today stems from that determined initiative.

With the dusk, a cold rain begins to fall. At this hour, this time of year, there aren’t many places to take shelter. Except for a warm light down the street, the doors of One Shot Charlie’s.

Walk into the cozy interior, meet a few friendly locals, and one begins to realize what this famous—and sometimes infamous—establishment truly means. For those passing through in summer, it’s a place to park the Cobalt boat or the Harley bike, have a burger, maybe buy the cool T-shirt with the pinup girl. No trip to Lake Coeur d’Alene is quite complete without it. But on this chilly fall night, it’s evident the deeper role Charlie’s plays. Part grange hall, part day care, this is where important business is discussed and settled, stories retold and friendships deepened.

This was the first real building constructed after the big fire, rising from the town’s ashes that very same year as a lodge for the International Order of Odd Fellows. Its walls have held a mercantile, meat

locker, post office, barbershop, hardware store and a sewing machine maker.

In the early days there was a tavern called the Oasis on the lower level, with a sawdust floor and honky-tonk piano. Reba and Charlie Jenicek purchased the place in 1952 and One Shot Charlie's was born. The name might have come from the unique way Charlie poured his drinks, or maybe even from a bullet hole in the window, a reminder of the wilder days, but for many the name came to represent the town. Since then, Charlie’s has been shuttered, then reopened, a few times.

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he regulars here tonight include a Seahawks fan who should definitely have his bar stool named after him, retired old-timers out for a romantic yet reasonably priced dinner, workmen playing pool after remodeling vacation homes all day and duck hunters looking for a warm meal after their early run down the lake. Here, too, is Paul Hoskinson, a welltraveled renaissance man who calls Harrison home and knows everyone in the place tonight. He and his wife own the Lakeview Lodge, and says his guests run toward bike riders, motorcycle riders and just plain wanderers. “And if you are weird and eccentric enough, you stay here,” he says with a grin.

And now here is a welcoming smile from Whitney Hruza, the latest person to own and operate One Shot Charlie’s, in a business partnership with her brother, Jordan Hall.

IT TAKES REAL GRIT TO GIVE THIS LEGEND NEW LIFE. “Harrison is a special place,” she says. “I’m so happy to be raising my children here, to be a part of this community in any way we possibly can.” Spend a little time with Whitney, and it’s clear she epitomizes the pioneer spirit that Roosevelt so admired. She has the grit it takes to survive through seasonal ups and downs, and to give this legendary place new life. Harrison was built by the intersection of railways, mills and steam lines. And today, those influences remain. The rails-to-trails route, the Trail of The Coeur d’Alenes, brings migrations of bright-colored cyclists as reliably as the waterfowl who pass here. Steam ships are replaced by all manner of private craft, seeking a port to explore. Perhaps its greatest offering is tranquility, that 72

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slower pace so often craved in the Western world, yet so seldom found. Here one stops to admire a tree in full autumn glory.

Whitney’s daughter has taken to riding horses, part of the charm of rural life.

There is a little town cemetery, up on the hill overlooking Lake Coeur d’Alene, with headstones under the pines. Some are simple wooden crosses for an early family who perished all at once. Others are granite monuments to the town’s founding mothers and fathers. One can’t help but think those pioneers would be impressed with the town’s modern day heroes who are still keeping the lights on, who are putting in all the mornings of elbow grease, who are always organizing charity fundraisers and 4th of July picnics. Those Oddfellows who built in brick 100 years ago are long gone. But they left not just a lasting building but a timeless set of principles still practiced in this town today: “To improve and elevate the character of mankind by promoting friendship, love, truth, faith, hope, charity and universal justice.”

Thanks to those industrious people buried on the hill, Harrison exists. And thanks to Whitney, Jordan, Paul and many others like them, the town marches steadfastly on, no matter the next challenge. Why are we drawn to fall colors? Because they are fleeting, certainly; but also because they are created by hardship, by long cold nights. In adversity, the green chlorophyll fades away and the tree finally shows us its true colors, those ones that have been there all along. This is the ultimate strength of small town America.

This is the truth of Harrison, Idaho, population 219, with a heart far bigger than its size.

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As a child of the 1980s, David Walker devoured more than his share of sword shows. He watched spellbound when Connor MacLeod wielded an ivory-handled katana in Highlander, and as Conan the Barbarian swung his father’s two-handed Atlantean blade. Even Leonardo, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, vanquished the bad guys with dual ninjatōs.

“It got me very interested in all kinds of weapons,” he says. “By the time I was in the third grade I had a World War I bayonet, a real samurai sword and a bunch of throwing stars. For the talent show in 4th grade I swung my nunchucks around. Looking back now I wonder what my mom was thinking.” When junior high rolled around, his weapons gathered dust as he tried instead to meet girls and spend every day possible snowboarding. He married after high school, and found himself with a good paying job, no kids and a sudden budget for a hobby.

“I thought, I’d really like to make some of those things I enjoyed as a kid,” he says. “All I really knew was you had to get the metal super hot, then hit it with a hammer. So on my garage floor, I used a piece of railroad track as an anvil, fired up a weed burner for heat, held some steel with pliers and hit it with a claw hammer.”

Those first forays became knife blades, which he enjoyed, but he found the rest of knife making tedious, including “a lot of grinding,” fit and finish, choosing a wood, bone or antler handle and handling glues and epoxies. “But what I really loved was the iron work,” he says. “Getting it hot and manipulating it with a hammer. So I set out to answer the question, ‘What else can I make with metal?’ Turns out, just about anything. Humans have been doing this for thousands of years. You name it; and at some point a blacksmith would have made it.”

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Today, at his business Fire Iron Forge, he exults in the mission of handing off those skills to others. He does a few commissions but most of his day-to-day work is teaching. “We practice forge welding, which can be challenging and difficult,” David says.“Modern welding adds metal and heat, like a hot glue gun. Forge welding, instead, takes two existing pieces of metal and turns them into one solid piece.” To do that, the blacksmith takes the steel right up to the limit. But if he burns it, it's unusable. There are those few precious seconds when the metal can be worked, before the process begins all over again. It’s that fine line, those moments, that David finds fascinating. “It’s my favorite part, because this is not easy, and there are no shortcuts. When I see a student struggling the hardest, I know they’ve almost got it. In that moment of frustration, they are nearly at the peak where they will figure it out.”

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He’s taught this transformation to people from ages five to 75, during field trips, ongoing classes, or simply hosting parents and their kids. “There is longevity in both memory and in the item itself,” he says. “Steel will outlive them and become a keepsake for many generations. And they will never forget that time they went to the forge with dad and made a knife.” Now nearly 40, David was previously a helicopter flight instructor and also spent time ministering to others, founding a men's group fittingly called Anvil Ministries. He and his wife, Kristin, have two kids. In those rare times when he’s making something just for himself at the forge, he aspires to the perfect blend of creativity and function. A knife might have different purposes to fulfill—cooking, defense, hunting—but it should also look good. 78

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“What I really want to make next is some armor,” David says. “It’s typically cold forged for greater strength, which means working the metal merely by percussion at room temperature. I want to make a whole outfit; chestplate, helmet, forearm guards, greaves, leggings. That will be really, really fun.” One time he set out to weld a heart shape to show Kristin his love. How hard could it be? “Actually, it didn’t turn out that great,” he says. “One side was smooth, the other really rough. But when I showed it to my wife, it took on an unexpected meaning. ‘Hey, honey, this is for the good times and bad times. I’m rough, you’re shiny. But see, we complement each other.’”

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“The most intriguing aspect of bladesmithing is the idea of creating a legacy item that will be passed down through generations,” he says. “I find it incredibly rewarding to take a pile of raw materials and refine them into something both functional and beautiful.” Take the knife, one of the most basic tools in the history of the human race, and still prevalent today in diverse cultures around the world. In his elegant yet practical designs, he reinterprets the knife, elevating it to an art form.

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The first time he swung a hammer onto an anvil was in shop class, and Andrew Hall was quickly hooked. He loved it so much he took the same forging and welding class five times. It launched his lifelong practice of metal crafting, particularly blades of all kinds.

Andrew, in his mid-30s, works as a firefighter and paramedic. His wife, Kate, is also a firefighter and paramedic, which makes for some interesting conversations. They have a young daughter, and there are always dogs, cats and chickens roaming the yard. Working in his garage forge, or sitting at his fly-tying bench, helps Andrew deal with the stress of his day job. “I find it therapeutic to focus on where the next hammer blow will be or where to place the fly in the water column to best entice a fish,” he says. “These things really help me leave work at work and be myself and focus on being a father when I’m home.”

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He recently gained national recognition in the $10,000 History Channel Forged in Fire competition. He was pitted against three other bladesmiths to see who could make the best blade to precise characteristics. In the final round he had to create a 16th century battle sword called the Walloon. The blacksmith used an intriguing and complex technique called pattern-welded, or damascus steel, making 21 layers of two kinds of metal, hammered together at 2,200°F, over and over again. In the end, his blade won the test in dramatic fashion against a thick wooden door as well as cutting completely through a pig carcass, and he came away the winner. “I was given four days at my home shop in Coeur d’Alene to make that Walloon, and I used every minute of it,” he says. “I poured my heart and soul into building that sword and I couldn't believe how it turned out, of what I was capable of making.” At his hobby, Flatline Knives, he continues his constant pursuit of unique, technical blades that push the limits, including complex damascus patterns, technical chef’s knives and whatever next innovation might take the bladesmithing community completely by surprise. “Bladesmithing is the peak of forceful refinement,” Andrew says. “Striking a red hot bar of damascus repeatedly and with precision requires intense focus. One mistake and the project is scrap.” Photo by Andrew Hall

WHEN IT WORKS, ALL THAT ATTENTION AND SKILL CULMINATES IN A FUNCTIONAL AND BEAUTIFUL KNIFE THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME. THAT IS THE ULTIMATE ACHIEVEMENT.

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For some reason, I am always happy to see an A-frame cabin. That simple triangle evokes summer camp at a mountain lake, beach shacks hung with driftwood on the Oregon Coast and roadside attractions glimpsed out the rear window as our family embarked on another great American road trip. So I particularly enjoyed a recent visit to a well-preserved A-frame which has been reinvented as a North Idaho lakeside getaway. I was lucky enough to arrive by boat, which is the right way to arrive. The owners welcomed my co-captain, Rebecca, and I at their dock and helped us tie up our craft. Then they eagerly showed us around the place.

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he A-frame concept goes way back.

These same steep rooflines sheltered ancient Japanese farmers, medieval English villagers and Maori elders. Take two equal sides, join them together at the top at an angle of 60 degrees and anchor them at the bottom into the ground. In an age of increasingly complicated everything, there is something ultimately reassuring about this elemental design where form and function share equal footing along with a dash of playfulness.

A-frames first captured America’s attention in the post-WWII boom, when people found themselves with 88

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new families, cash in their pockets and time on their hands. Automobile production quadrupled and highways rolled everywhere. Land was cheap and the American Dream dared to imagine a second home, ideally in the woods or by the water. The A-frame was easy to build, easy on the eyes and the family budget.

Would-be buyers were bedazzled in 1950, when they opened Interiors Magazine to find the Leisure House A-Frame by California architect John Campbell. That stylish story captured the imagination of thousands of potential A-frame owners.

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New York architect Andrew Geller had his own hit, designing the Reese A-Frame as a beach house for his friend and client Betty Reese. Her budget was $5,000, and Geller blew it by 40 percent, but a story about the project in the New York Times made the A-frame a household name.

In the early days of America’s golden age of aspirational advertising, the A-frame flourished. They sprouted everywhere, the ultimate embodiment of post-war American optimism and status. Nationwide ads extolled the need for “One house for work, and another one for play.”

You could even pick up a prefab A-frame kit from Sears and cobble it together in a few weekends with the help of some handy friends. Plans from the American Plywood Association described a dwelling with “maximum living space and convenience on a minimum building budget, where a dramatic glass outlook brings the whole view inside the house.” The classic A-frame had 480 square feet on the main floor and 159 square feet in the balcony, with a fireplace, kitchen, bathroom and one bedroom down and stairs leading to a comfortable sleeping loft up, and a cozy interior finish. 90

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We head up this property’s rock stairs, past the beach firepit, and through spruce and cedar trees. As we step inside those slanted walls, our jaws drop. This place is gorgeous. The rich wood floors match the sturdy exposed cross beam overhead. The compact kitchen is light and modern, and the lovingly decorated living room makes us want to kick off our shoes and curl up with a good book. Lighting shows off the warmth of the wood. This place instantly feels like home. The master suite in the loft, which looks out over the lake, is quite charming in its cozy way.

It strikes me that this vintage A-frame design was onto something we cherish in modern design, and that is open space. With minimal walls, every bit of available room, including the open balcony plan overhead, adds to that feeling.

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As we cast off dock lines and pull away out into the lake, the warm glow in that distinctive triangle shape, like the winking eye of a friendly Halloween pumpkin, shines across the lake, and brings one more parting smile. 98

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“Just as I said, ‘Allow your body to relax and be surrounded by the beauty of nature,’ a massive bald eagle flew right overhead,” Emily remembers. “I told them, ‘Look up! We have a special visitor you don’t want to miss.’

oga and meditation teacher Emily Hudson will never forget that fortuitous fly-by. She was leading a group yoga session on the beach, while sparkling waves lapped at the shore and a pleasant breeze stirred the trees. As she guided her students into the last move, a pose called savasana where they were lying on their backs, it happened.

“It felt like we took a collective inhale as we watched that eagle with awe and wonder,” she says. “There’s something magical about practicing yoga and meditation by Lake Coeur d’Alene. It’s a unique setting that delivers a sense of oneness I hope to feel in every yoga class.”

Emily first started yoga for agility and flexibility as a high school soccer player, and it has become a lifelong journey of learning about herself, exploring the world and becoming a teacher. Fifteen years of practice and more than 700 hours of training, instruction and retreats have taken her to teach in California, Costa Rica, the Galapagos and back to Coeur d'Alene where she grew up.

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“When people feel better in their bodies and minds, they move through the day in a more positive way and make the lives around them better, too,” she says. “Yoga really does have a lovely domino effect.”

She offers private and group instruction to guests of The Coeur d’Alene Resort who feel the need to take a “vacation from their vacation,” or to supplement an active outdoor getaway. “Nobody wants to come home from vacation feeling more stressed than when they left,” she says. “And that’s where yoga and meditation really 102

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“This practice has supported me through thick and thin, from reducing my anxiety, to healing my body, to staying mobile despite my other pursuit, my desk job as a writer,” she says. “I’ve learned how important it is to prioritize self-care as the best healthcare. It’s also helped frame my own core values. Without a doubt, yoga, meditation and the incredible students and teachers I’ve had over the years have helped me become a better person.”

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Her first experiences on the lake were at Camp Sweyolakan as a kid. All the campers would always stop for lunch at The Coeur d’Alene Resort before boarding their cruise boat to camp. In that moment when that boat pulled away from the dock, with the anticipation of all the activities to come, she always felt wonderfully independent and carefree.

Start small, do it daily Tips from the teacher “Remember that you deserve to practice self-care as a necessity, not a luxury.” “You will benefit from any amount of practice. Try 10 minutes doing Yoga with Adriene on YouTube, or two minutes meditating before bed using the Insight Timer app. Better some than none at all.”

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“Be realistic about what fits into your life, and you’ll find you can sustain your practice as a lifestyle, not just an activity.” “Yoga and meditation are essential for your daily life’s toolbox. Use breath practice when you can’t find a parking space. Practice desk yoga when you’ve had too many Zoom meetings. And practice meditating when anxious thoughts make it hard to fall asleep.” cdamagazine.com

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“I love having practices that I can do anytime, anywhere. Neither yoga or meditation requires equipment or space, so I feel like I’m always at home and can stay healthy wherever I go.”

“I still have the same giddy feeling about the lake now as I did then,” she says. “And I find that other people come here to The Resort and Lake Coeur d’Alene seeking that same sense of childlike freedom and adventure.” For first-timers to yoga, she recommends taking one of her evening relaxation classes, either in person or online. “We focus on winding down and coming home to yourself,” she says. “Combining breath, movement and meditation go a long way toward helping us all release the tension built up during our day.” Both on and off the mat, Emily uses the principles herself to make every day

better. She downloads meditations for plane rides to stay relaxed and pass the time, uses her favorite yoga stretches to warm up for summer hikes and practices handstands while playing with her niece.

“In reality, life will never really be balanced,” she says. “Instead, it’s up to us to create our own sense of balance by remaining centered. That’s what the practice does. It makes me the best version of myself. I think of my brain as an internet browser with hundreds of tabs open. Yoga and meditation help me close all those tabs and get back to what’s really important.”

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“Every day I'm learning something new, and helping people see things in a new light. More often than not, it's the story of the object that provides the value. A pair of Native American moccasins can be interesting and valuable on their own, but one with buttons taken from soldiers who were killed at the Battle of the Little Bighorn? That's a lot more exciting!”

“I call myself a consulting antiquarian, which is about as close as I can get to narrowing down what I actually do. I get paid to appraise, research, and sell antiques and collectibles, but I also get calls from collectors, artists and other people in the field for advice, authentication and consulting. I appraise the kinds of things most other appraisers tend to shy away from. It's not too hard to value a print by Salvador Dali, since they aren't exactly rare, but how do you put a value on Mark Twain's typewriter? That's where I come in.”

“It takes research, sometimes a tremendous amount. I've spent years on certain large or complicated projects, just gathering enough data to be able to render an opinion. After I've learned as much as I feel I need to about the object, the marketplace, and so on, it becomes a math problem. Then I need to articulate why the piece is as valuable as I think it is. And do it in such a way that someone who doesn't know the market can understand. Sometimes that can be fairly easy; other times it’s a huge challenge.”

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“I love objects that tell stories. Without a story, a teapot is just a teapot, but if that teapot was brought over from the Old World by your great grandmother? It's suddenly a bit more important; it links you to your great grandmother. Now, if she brought that teapot with her on the Titanic, that’s a whole other story…”

“A large or complicated collection is a challenge. It’s tough trying to figure out a plan of attack when there's a room full of boxes, and no way to know what's in each one. I may mull over things for a bit, trying to make a plan, but I've often found that just by jumping in and starting to sort things, the collection tells you how it wants to be sorted. Most people have a certain logic to the way they collect, and once I figure out that logic, putting the pieces in their place gets much easier.”

“This is the greatest job in the world for someone like me. I get to play with crazy valuable or important objects I'd never have any hope of affording, and I'm getting paid to do that. Every adventure has its own highs and lows, and I learn something every time. Right now, I'm in New York City, consulting for an auction house on a major collection. I'd like to do more of that type of work; making order out of chaos. And I can get just as excited about a fun letter from Thomas Edison as I can about a million-dollar painting.”

FAMILY treasures

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have long appreciated a good solo trip; a vision quest to sea or summit. It tends to sharpen everything, to maximize the important and minimize the rest. Some years this involves scrambling to the top of a mountain. One year I sailed for 10 days solo in the splendid Sea of Cortez. But I had lost the habit of late. In 2021, in particular, I felt the strong need to renew this tradition with myself. And so, in mid-October, I kissed my mate, Rebecca, goodbye and pointed the bow of our 25-foot Ranger tugboat toward the south end of Lake Coeur d’Alene, away from headlines and responsibility to plumb the reaches of the legendary St. Joe River. There, channeling my inner Huck Finn, I would turn off my phone and abandon myself to the watery stretches. I hoped to discover more about my home waters, and maybe learn a little about myself in the process. I’d protected this week on the calendar, scheduling no contact. I turned off social media, and vowed not to read the news. Instead I would focus on what I found around me, and on books I had onboard. I promised Rebecca I would text her every night if I could, but otherwise I was creating some space in order to breathe a little easier, and see what would fill that space instead. I steamed south, by Arrow Point, past that little island off Swede Bay and then made Driftwood Point. The water and sky were equal shades of silver, and the water was mirror flat without wind and without any other boat wakes. As the engine chugged out the slow miles beneath my feet, I felt an unreasonably fine sense of freedom. I ate my breakfast underway, at leisure. Moving at 7 mph, nothing comes at you fast. The name of the boat is Tuggy. We had purchased this tiny trawler and brought it to Lake Coeur d’Alene three seasons ago, and absolutely loved it, our tiny floating cabin, neat, compact and romantic. Things just looked better through her round portholes. cdamagazine.com

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fell into a contemplative mood, lulled by the pleasantly hypnotic diesel. I pondered what a marvel a lake is. The water under my keel today is not the same water as yesterday. But despite its fluid state, or perhaps because of it, this lake held a powerful hold on me. Each memory could be pinpointed as precisely as a thumbtack on a map. Down this shore, on a blustery day, my crew and I had battled it out with other sailboats, tooth and nail, in the annual Commodore’s Cup Regatta during the glory days of sailboat racing on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Right over there, I’d once caught a tough old northern pike on a fly rod. Here I had picked up the bride and groom in a sleek Coeur Custom wood boat, her dream getaway car, and escorted them at high speed to The Coeur d’Alene Resort for their honeymoon, detained only briefly by the marine sheriff along the way. Only a few of the gifts this lesser-traveled part of the lake had given me. I thought of all the memories this body of water holds, for first timers and oldtimers. And now I was on my merry way to make some new ones. My first night’s destination was Heyburn State Park, and to get there required some attentive navigation. The shoals, logs and shallows must be handled with care. After chugging past Conkling Park Marina, I turned off the autopilot, and zoomed in on the navigation app on my phone to get through the channels through Hidden Lake and beyond.

I was actually now technically in the new waters of Chatcolet Lake. This was one of three separate lakes until 1906, when Washington Water Power Company built a hydroelectric dam downstream to supply power to the mines in the Silver Valley. That dam raised water levels enough to essentially merge all waterways here. Tuggy crossed under the former railway bridge that is now the Trail of The Coeur d’Alenes and hung a right. We kept to the deeper water along the shore and found a suitable anchorage. I liked this spot, near Plummer Point, because it was away from the highway, had great views, and was sheltered from most wind directions. Cruising on a boat with a galley, head and berth, you carry your home on your back like a turtle. Wherever you go, there you are. With the anchor down and set, I launched the paddleboard and went off to explore my surroundings. By now, the sun had come out, and it was as gorgeous as it gets on these cool fall days. I paddled under big Ponderosa pines; some of them, I’d read, were more than 400 years old. These giants would have seen storms and fires, heat and snow. Red-necked grebes were fishing nearby. This is the southernmost range of these colorful birds, who are more suited for the wilds of Canada and even northern Alaska.

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ll around me were greater flocks of waterfowl, rising into the air together, settling into a new spot, chatting heartily. At least 5,000-10,000 at a time use this site as a staging area from October to freeze-up, and the most abundant species are American wigeon, mallards and Canada geese. It’s a marvelous place, this intersection of waters. The more time I spent here, the more I liked it, and I could see why its early inhabitants did, too. These same pines would have sheltered the Schitsu'umsh, who this time of year would have been here in the wetlands, harvesting sqigwts, or water potatoes, then baking or boiling the potatoes around the fire. The practice continues to this day by their descendants, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, a connection to traditional ways. Created in 1908, Heyburn State Park is the oldest park in the Pacific Northwest. It is named after Weldon Brinton Heyburn, born a Quaker, who came West from Pennsylvania and wasted no time furthering Manifest Destiny here. He practiced law in Wallace, helped create the Idaho state constitution, discovered the Polaris silver vein (later mined by Hecla Mining), served as U.S. senator from Idaho, introduced the Pure Food and Drug Act, and led the way to get this park created (in the process, taking the place by presidential act). 118

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Succeeding generations have left their mark. When I paddled ashore, I peeked into a picnic shelter that dates back to the Great Depression, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps as a make-work project. Late in the day, I climbed up into the hills and along an old logging road to get the lay of the land. Alone on the ridgeline, I had one of those otherworldly encounters with the wild that leave you breathless. Heads arose from the thicket, and I watched, spellbound, as mule deer floated into the air all around me, bounding into the twilight, stiff legged with all four legs at a time, a movement called stotting, from the Scots expression for “walking with a bounce.” Mule deer are one of a few animals that do this. The gazelle is another. Nobody knows exactly why. But in that moment, on my solo voyage, it was a gift of unexpected delight. Back to the boat, then, to watch a particularly grand full moon ascend from the mountains. With no other lights out here, it was particularly intense. I dug out a little dinner, ate it cold in silence, and then went about my routine of voluntary simplicity. It has been said that cruising on a boat is the most expensive way to live a primitive existence, and in many ways that is true. I used very little heat, power and water. It was a cold night with a lot of stars. In the morning, I woke up to explosions in the mist. Duck hunters were hard at work. I took a chilly plunge off the back of the boat.

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As I moved upriver, the fall colors shimmered, perfectly doubled in the water’s surface. I saw very few humans. Every now and then a duck hunter’s boat would break the reflections momentarily. A red canoe went its leisurely way, a modern echo of the ancient ways. I did see moose, two eagles in a tree and a series of herons. Heyburn State Park has a rookery with up to 50 breeding pairs. At my idyllic anchorage at a wide bend in the river, a frog and a small brown bat joined my crew. Toward the end, I did welcome some company. Mom and Dad joined me for a fall colors cruise, and then Rebecca brought some good friends to continue the river exploration. I enjoyed sharing my newfound treasures. wrote by hand in a journal, always a luxury, and spent the morning blissfully doing not much else. In the afternoon I took a superb hike up to Indian Cliffs. The afternoon sun was warm on my back, and from here I could see all of Heyburn State Park in miniature: The railroad trestles cutting through the hills, the shining wetlands and thick stands of pines. The centerpiece was the St. Joe, curving in unlikely fashion right through the lake. The next day I followed that very route, pulling up the anchor on Tuggy, transiting the shallows with care and heading between the channel markers that guided me into the river banks. I almost expected to see a canoe paddling out of the mists of time. It would have been made, perhaps, of a large cottonwood or cedar tree, hewn with elbow adzes. There would be a shovel nose to this workhorse boat, so its pilots could lean out over the bow to harvest wild rice or tie onto a fishing platform. Or maybe I’d glimpse a log raft, manned by fur traders and prospectors. Or a steamboat heavy with mining ore. I could definitely picture the river pigs who came with the logging boom, those daring souls riding and guiding great rafts of logs down with the spring floods, hopping from log to log in their cork boots with spikes for grip, a push pole in hand, dangerous work to be sure. Keep them doggies movin’ all the way down. Deliver your charges to the tugboat headed for the mills. Then go upstream and get some more. Men of action, living by reflex and animal instinct. 120

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We took Tuggy back north to Coeur d’Alene, the last run of the season. I’d found that a small trip close to home can have great significance. I now viewed Lake Coeur d’Alene with a greater appreciation than ever before. And my digital fast had a long-lasting effect. I’ve stayed off of social media for good. We are the sum of all our experiences, of everything we feel and witness. And so I am very grateful that part of me is now the St. Joe River on a cold October morning. I am part of that moonrise, those ducks, part of that endless flow.

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It’s a dream of sunny skies, sparkling water and lazy afternoons, of best friends and loved ones along for the ride. Here in your own little floating world, you call all the shots. And now you’ve just cued up your favorite playlist and cracked open a chilled beverage… Ahh, what bliss! And every boat owner also knows the nightmare. There’s a dusty, cobwebbed boat to clean and multiple annoying things to check before launch. And now you are trying to back up down a crowded ramp, before dragging coolers, gear and teary-eyed kids down the dock, and then struggling to find a place to park… Argh, what a pain! And so the Lake Coeur d’Alene Quick Launch Club was born.

This newest addition from Hagadone Marine Group makes boating a breeze. Your craft is tucked neatly away in a dry slip until you need it. Then you whip out your phone, order up your boat and head out to the lake to play. “Our boaters are really in for something special,” says Craig Brosenne, president of Hagadone Marine Group. “The Quick Launch Club provides quite the guest experience.”

This brand-new, $15-million operation stands five stories high. It holds 360 boats, and once your reservation has been made, it has the capability to launch each boat within just ten minutes. But the most impressive part is how easy and luxurious it all is. Say you’re planning a day on the water. You use the BoatCloud app to reserve your launch on your smartphone, similar to reserving a tee time. Then you drive your car right into an entrance that feels more like arriving at a private golf club than it does a launch ramp.

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“When you arrive, it feels very upscale, with a nice entrance and a personalized key card to the gate,” Brosenne says. “We launch and park your boat in a valet slip, and the app tells you exactly where to find it. Our staff meets you with a golf cart and helps transport your stuff to your boat. And there is plenty of parking. We’ve taken all the hassle and worry away, and replaced it with an easy process for your boat from storage to water and back again, all with a country club feel.” The clubhouse includes a bar, coffee stand and convenience store with a six-door cooler, as well as an ice machine that has the capability to pre-bag the ice for the day out on the water. Members enjoy 60,000-btu fire pits, snacks and food to go. Big screens show boats coming and going inside the Quick Launch building.

The custom racking system is versatile enough to handle a variety of boat designs from 18-30 feet long. Two specially designed Wiggins marina forklifts, each weighing 80,000 pounds, have the ability to remove and launch—or retrieve and restack—boats at a rate of every ten minutes, meaning boats and their owners can come and go with ease.

“We asked everyone, ‘What would you have done differently?’” Brosenne says. “And what are your best features? Then we set out to design something at an even higher level, from both a functional aspect as well as a member viewpoint.”

“We look forward to taking VIP care of our members, and treating them like family,” says AJ Haynes, manager of operations at the Quick Launch Club. “This is the way boating should work.”

Under the vision of the Hagadone Corporation, Brosenne determinedly led a team which spent five years planning this operation, including in-depth research of dry slip operations in Destin, Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, as well as South Carolina.

It was a major construction project which required 470 tons of steel and houses the most advanced storage, security and fire system in the industry. “I’ve got to toot our build team’s horn,” he says. “We got all the details right. For a project of this size, doing it over the winter, to be on time and close to budget, especially in a time when labor and materials are hard to find, is an incredible achievement.” 126

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When a boat returns, the staff tops off the fuel using a 4,000-gallon wagon. They blow dry the boat, put the cover on if needed, then place it back home in its dry slip. Boats are stored here year-round and can be detailed, serviced and upgraded as desired by the Hagadone Marine Center, all on the same campus.

At the end of an ideal day on the lake, what a treat to be able to toss someone else the boat keys, knowing your pride and joy is taken great care of. “The Quick Launch Club experience is changing the face of North Idaho boating forever,” Brosenne says. “We know everybody leads a busy life, so we’ve done everything possible to make things worry free. It’s all about enjoying that precious time on the water.”

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For anyone who loves the water, Hagadone Marine Group brings the dream alive. The idea is to maximize the fun on the water and minimize the hassle factor, by providing anything needed for a great day on the lake. Perhaps clients even want dinner delivered at the dock, or driving lessons on their new boat? Everything can be provided—with a smile. From rentals to sales, classic wood boats to gleaming new wake craft, from the smallest service detail to a major rebuild, Hagadone Marine Group handles it all. Formerly known as Yacht Club Sales & Service, and in existence since 1944, it was purchased in 2004 by the Hagadone Corporation with a record of high-end hospitality. Today, that hospitality extends to the sales, service and storage of many thousands of premium boats, along with a wood boat building and restoration shop, cruise boat operation, pro shop, marine convenience stores, 1,200 full-service marina wet slips and 360 Quick Launch dry slips, totaling 1,580 marina slips. The company stores 2,500 boats in its custom indoor winter storage facility.

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HER ADVICE Learn to use the camera you have. More expensive cameras don’t necessarily make better images. Use a tripod to capture low-light landscapes, which require low ISO, maximum depth of field and longer shutter speeds. Often, these scenes are not captured well with handheld methods. Be there at the right time of day. You’ll have great, low angle light for an hour after sunrise or an hour before sunset. Know the sun and moon rise and set times and angles. Be flexible when things don’t work out, or open to other opportunities should they present themselves. Know the weather in advance and be prepared for any emergency.

oday she chases that next epic image wherever it leads. She is obsessed with waterfalls and wildflowers, and is still looking for the perfect skies over the Sawtooths, Idaho’s signature mountain range. “I’ll shoot anytime there is amazing light,” she says. “That’s normally early or late in the day, but can also occur on the tail edge of a storm, or as the fog clears, or even on a puffy cloud day with lots of cloud shadows.” In every image, she tries her best to capture what she loves most: solitude, adventure, exploration and examination of the natural world.

“I also love what my images can do for others,” she says. “Many of my photos are hanging in medical environments. I like to think they offer a visual escape to patients who may need a calming environment during a time of stress or pain. Art can be very therapeutic in that way.”

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His shop has a wall of fame with the trophies he’s earned. “It used to be the wall of shame,” he says.“I was always the bridesmaid, never the bride.” Then his luck changed and he and his 1985 John Deere R72, race number #24, found themselves at the top of this eclectic sport. For three years in a row, 2017, 2018 and 2019, he was overall points champion for North Idaho, collecting his 30th overall trophy at Timber Days in Priest River. He has two different mowers, one for racing that’s themed in John Deere gold and green and nicknamed 'Oh Deere', and a red-white-and-blue mower which he rides in the two-block-long Spirit Lake Labor Day parade.

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“Lawn mower racing is a great family day,” says Andy Morse, one of the organizers. “Some of the kids give the racers high fives on their way back to the pits after a race.The smiles on their faces are great to see.” He calls his own machine “a rust bucket that runs good.” The Spirit Lake event, called The Big Back-In, draws up to 2,500 spectators of all ages, along with food, art and craft booths. This is Spirit Lake’s biggest fundraiser, and proceeds go to parks and community improvements. “I think I enjoy seeing everyone else's machines as much as running my own,” Andy says. “The creativity and ingenuity is impressive. As far as my racing style goes, it's pretty much the same as everybody else… full throttle and let ‘er rip!”

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A CHAMPION for CHANGE EMERGE FOUNDER JENI HEGSTED IS FIERCELY DETERMINED TO CREATE EQUITY IN THE ARTS

he first time she experienced success as an artist was putting her hands in clay. As a young person who craved self expression and belonging, the simple act of creating something gave her value. That discovery would make an enormous impact on the rest of her life. Today, Jeni Hegsted is repaying that favor by creating Emerge, a community art collective that unites diverse talents, eases the stage fright of art exhibitions and provides a place of encouragement and learning. Inspired by pop-up art shows and festivals in larger cities, she launched the non-profit in 2014 with a few hundred of her own dollars and an idea.

aspiring and existing artists come to play together. Here, someone has a genuine chance to break through to sharing and selling their work. In this sunlit space, ideas and encouragement flow freely. “When I was a teen here in Coeur d’Alene, struggling to find connection and belonging, I could have really used a place like Emerge,” Jeni says. “Honestly, that was a lot of the drive behind the launch. We need young people to want to stay here. We need fresh ideas and perspectives.”

“It started out of a necessity to diversify our arts community and begin to build real culture here in Coeur d’Alene,” she says. “Many of our uber-talented artists don’t fit inside traditional gallery walls. They need space where they can truly have freedom of expression; where their work can be about their vision and not just making sales.”

In January of 2020, Emerge suffered a near-fatal blow. A fire, sparked by a faulty salon heater at the other end of the building, destroyed nearby businesses and caused significant damage to Emerge’s fledgling studio. Despite a well built firewall, the smoke and water damage threatened everything they had worked so hard to create. They managed to salvage a music teacher’s baby grand piano, along with pottery and darkroom equipment. But now they were without a home.

Today, at Emerge, at the corner of 2nd and Lakeside in downtown Coeur d’Alene,

Because Emerge was not fully destroyed, the non-profit only received a partial

settlement. They were able to secure a new location but only had a fraction of the funds needed to renovate. Through a capital campaign and online funding events, the community and faithful donors helped raise some of the needed funds. Another breakthrough came in the summer of 2020, when Jeni connected with the Windgate Foundation through an artist friend, Jill Kyong. This private, family foundation based in Little Rock, Arkansas, ultimately gave generous assistance.

“We would not be here today if it was not for the Windgate Foundation, the outpouring of community support and the dedication of our board and staff,” Jeni says. Emerge hosts a robust schedule of art exhibits, workshops, music and other community events. Careers are launched here, including that of Jeff Weir, the painter who came up through Emerge and is now exhibited in some of the top galleries in the West. (Donated sales from Jeff ’s work have since proved a lifesaver). “Each day I am proud of a different aspect of Emerge,” Jeni says. “There was this young man who volunteered many hours during our annual pop-up show. He wrote to thank us for the most impactful week of his life. He couldn’t believe how kind and trusting everyone 152

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was. He loved helping to bring the show together, and seeing art in so many forms by so many different kinds of people. He started painting and sculpting a few months later and really hopes to be a part of the show one day. That was a proud moment.” Born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Jeni has a real heart for this town. She cherishes its natural beauty and easygoing charm, but sometimes yearns for more diversity, opportunity and dining choices. But instead of moving to a big city, she and her husband, chef and restaurateur Adam Hegsted, chose to stay home and try to create some of those things here instead. She has received accolades for distinguished service including the 2014 Inlander Peirone Prize and the 2014 Coeur d’Alene Mayor’s Arts Award.

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She envisioned a space where work is created and exhibited without limitations, and where artists find belonging, purpose and self worth.

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“I'm passionate about nonconformity, self expression, inclusive spaces, building a diverse community and deep relationships and supporting all things local,” she says. “In some way, Emerge is all of these things. I want us to continue to expand our reach until everyone in Coeur d’Alene has had a powerful experience with the arts. There are so many people who create this unique space and all the magic within its walls.”

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Jen Erickson “Emerge is an incredibly valuable asset to our community. It’s so important for artists to have a non-profit venue to show their work, and I have seen so many artists grow and benefit from the opportunity to participate in this beautiful space. I appreciate the thought-provoking exhibits and look forward to seeing new work every month.” Jen holds a BFA in painting and drawing from The University of Montana and an MFA from Central Washington University. She has been involved with several artist-run galleries and served on the board of Saranac Art Projects for several years. She has taught at Central Washington University, Gonzaga, and Eastern Washington University, and currently teaches oil painting, printmaking, watercolor and drawing at North Idaho College.

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“Emerge is a space for anyone and everyone to engage with the arts at whatever level they choose. You will find affordable classes, live performance and interesting and exciting local art from emerging to professional artists. Maybe you’ll even start a collection of your own. For me, that mission of bringing community and families together through creative pursuits is potent and necessary.” Trained as a bronze foundry artisan and mold-maker, Sarah studied in Florence, Italy, and holds a BFA in sculpture from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Her site-specific public art allows her to more deeply engage with themes of nature, history, culture, community and scale.

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At the end of the day, it’s always a good feeling to be heading for home. Imagine if home was in North Idaho near one of the beautiful lakes we have come to love.

“Emerge provides a really engaging space for artists, emerging and otherwise, to explore ideas and processes that might not otherwise find a home in more profit-oriented galleries. I feel that for the creative health of any community there needs to be access for artists to exhibit and perform their art in safe and publicly accessible environments. Jeni has worked tirelessly to bring this active and creative space to our Coeur d’Alene community.”

I was born and raised in Idaho and grew up thinking that all kids got to run in the forest and jump into mountain lakes as soon as the ice thawed. I was very surprised to find out how lucky I was to have that experience.

Michael has worked in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene region since 1995, with an MFA from the University of Idaho and a bachelor of arts from the University of Washington in Seattle. He exhibits his work extensively, has received regional awards and public art commissions and volunteers for local arts organizations. He is a professor of studio art and art history at North Idaho College, where the intense exchange of ideas inspires both teaching and art-making.

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What one sees in my wall-sculptures in the show are works that are oriented horizontally, like a traditional landscape painting, but are compositionally separated between the top and bottom. The space between these two parts becomes an arena for what I call the energy of proximity, a feeling we all have experienced when we are near another significant form or space. It’s akin to standing right next to a raging waterfall… far enough away to not be caught up in the torrent, but close enough to appreciate its beauty and sheer physical power of it all.

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All About Emerge This thriving arts organization hosts 12 gallery shows a year, featuring more than 200 up-and-coming artists and facilitates four major community events; The Block Party, INK! Print Fest, The Winner Gala and the Ceramic Showdown Throwdown & Cup Frenzy. Classrooms house a full pottery studio, darkroom, printmaking, youth programs, drawing and painting and a lot more. Instructors bring years of experience and high level teaching to each of their classes, with more than 50 students per week.

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Dining Guide BEVERLY’S RESTAURANT

SWEET LOU’S RESTAURANT AND TAP HOUSE

Beverly’s, The Coeur d’Alene Resort’s signature restaurant, overlooks the lake from the seventh floor, with fine dining in an atmosphere of casual elegance. Praised by food critics as one of America’s top restaurants, Beverly’s offers innovative cuisine using the freshest locally sourced ingredients by season. Reservations suggested.

Open every day, 11am to 10pm Terrific traditional and regional fare. Serving hand-cut steaks, freshly ground burgers, wild salmon and smoked ribs. Family-friendly environment.

601 E Front Ave., Cd’A (208) 667-1170 477272 US 95, Ponderay (208) 263-1381 Opening Spring 2022 in Athol sweetlousidaho.com

The Coeur d’Alene Resort 115 S 2nd St., 7th floor Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 763-3950 beverlyscda.com

VINE & OLIVE EATERY AND WINE BAR Located in the heart of Riverstone offering European inspired menu executed with NW flair in a warm, inviting atmosphere and industrial chic decor. Dynamic Northwest wine list with interesting imports and 8 local taps. Beautiful private room seats 12 and is home to our floor to ceiling wine club bins. Covered patio seating in the summertime.

2037 N Main St., Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 758-7770 • vineandolivecda.com

THAI BAMBOO Considered one of Coeur d’Alene’s finest restaurants, Thai Bamboo has served millions of Thai and Asian dish entrées to the greater Spokane & CdA community since opening in 2001. Enjoy our award winning food, amazing decor and top shelf service. Come step inside and be transported to a beautiful, exotic, and tasty place. (208) 667-5300 2010 N 4th Street Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 thaibamboorestaurant.com

CRICKET’S Restaurant & Oyster Bar Indoor and outdoor seating with a full food menu and the largest liquor selection in downtown Coeur d’Alene! First opened in 1985, Cricket’s has stood the test of time. Maybe it’s because Cricket’s is the only game in town for oysters, or maybe it’s their vast menu that spans from build–your–own pizzas to steaks and sandwiches. Whatever it is, it’s working. Happy Hour from 4pm–7pm.

424 E Sherman Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 765-1990

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Floating Green Restaurant

THE FLOATING GREEN Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course, this restaurant makes a fabulous dining experience for any meal of the day. Northwest-inspired cuisine and traditional fare with full bar service and an excellent wine selection. The Cd’A Resort Golf Course 900 S Floating Green Dr. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 765-4000 floatinggreenrestaurant.com

THE OVAL OFFICE BISTRO & MARTINI BAR Distinctively different, in our original White House location, The Oval Office is a quaint, romantic restaurant that serves Northwest cuisine with a foreign flair. You will love the steaks, ever-changing fresh fish selection and extensive selection of appetizers and martinis to choose from. Take advantage of the best happy hour in the Northwest. 3-6pm and 9-11pm daily.

620 N Spokane Street Post Falls, ID 83854 (208) 777-2102

CAPONE’S PUB & GRILL Capone’s is the sports bar and beer Mecca of Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Post Falls and now the Ponderosa Golf Course. An extreme selection of craft beer (41 on tap), excellent food, and the best pizza in town and a full liquor bar, Capone’s is THE place to be for any sporting event, party or night out.

751 N 4th St. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 667-4843 Also in: Post Falls, Hayden & PonderosaGolf Course caponespub.com

Dining Guide WHISPERS

A waterfront lounge with a cool vibe, Whispers is the place where the bar staff put a superb twist on the classic shaker martini, with flavors like Cosmo, Lemon Drop or Chocolate. Get cozy and enjoy a drink by the fireplaces above Lake Coeur d’Alene. The Coeur d’Alene Resort 115 S 2nd Street Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 765-4000 cdaresort.com

TAPHOUSE UNCHAINED Lunch, dinner and 24 craft beers and ciders on tap. This unique cycling-themed bar is the ideal sports watching-location. Build a 6 pack to-go with our NEW Bottle Shoppe featuring 250 bottles from over 100 breweries. 210 E Sherman Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 765-4000 cdataphouse.com

MACKENZIE RIVER PIZZA, GRILL & PUB PIZZA. BEER. GOOD. 405 W Canfield Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 772-5111 mackenzieriverpizza.com

KAIJU SUSHI Mouthwatering Monstrous Sushi! Now Open Late! 11:30am - 12:00am

Located in Beautiful Downtown CdA on the corner of 5th and Sherman. Open for lunch and dinner. Serving beer and signature spirits.

424 Sherman Ave. Coeur d’Alene ID, 83814 (208) 966-4019 kaijusushicda@gmail.com

TITO’S ITALIAN GRILL & WINE SHOP

Our fresh menu features Italian cooking with a Mediterranean twist. We are downtown Coeur d’Alene’s original Italian restaurant, with indoor and outdoor seating on Sherman Ave., private dining area, brick oven and fully stocked bar and premium wine collection in our wine shop. 210 E Sherman Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 667-2782 titoscda.com

THE CEDARS FLOATING RESTAURANT A Coeur d’Alene landmark that is rich in tradition. Enjoy this unique award-winning floating restaurant with 360˚ views of Lake Coeur d’Alene. Entrees include a large selection of fresh seafood, aged steaks, prime rib and pasta specialties. Located only a few minutes from downtown. 1514 S Marina Dr. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 664-2922 cedarsfloatingrestaurant.com

THE WHITE HOUSE GRILL

If you want a taste and feel of the Mediterranean while drinking Ouzo and eating a crazy amount of garlic, just drive to Post Falls to be with us in our crazy, noisy, but also romantic White House Grill. Guests can enjoy seasonal outdoor dining on the patio. “You love garlic; we love you!” Full bar, extensive wine list, 12 beers on tap. 702 N Spokane Street Post Falls, ID 83854 (208) 777-9672

DOCKSIDE

Celebrate your North Idaho getaway at The Coeur d’Alene Resort’s family restaurant, open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the water’s edge. Dockside is known for their legendary Gooey Desserts, 18-foot salad bar and stunning views of the Boardwalk and Marina.

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Dining Guide MULLIGAN’S BAR & GRILLE

Mulligan’s Bar and Grille features home-style comfort food and is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They offer signature dishes such as Mulligan’s legendary omelets, home-style chicken fried steak, premier steaks and seafood and a garden-fresh salad bar.

2385 N Old Mill Loop Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 758-7997 vicinopizza.com

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EL TACO LOCO Authentic Mexican Taqueria

The Springs Restaurant & Lounge is known for the best steaks and seafood in the region, and you’ll see why when you try our mouth-watering recipes for yourself. Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, sample the best our area has to offer while you enjoy riverside views and the wildlife of North Idaho. Check out our great monthly specials. (208) 267-8511 7169 Plaza Street Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805 kootenairiverinn.com

FISHERMAN’S MARKET Best Seafood in Town! Contemporary counter-serve offering sushi & other dishes such as fish tacos plus a seafood market where you can buy the freshest seafood to take home! 12 varieties of fish & chips, sushi, smoked fish, soups, salads, beer, wine and sake. (208) 664-4800 215 W Kathleen Ave Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 FishermansMarketCdA.com

RANCHO VIEJO Experience the ambiance And taste of Mexico! We offer a Full Bar and Happy Hour! Taco Tuesdays Specials $2.00 Tacos All Day! E 2525 Seltice Way Post Falls, Idaho (208) 773-6600

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Neapolitan Style Pizzeria in Riverstone. Wood fired pizzas, salads and the best meatballs in town. CDA’s only 100% Italian wine list. Six draft beers and 5 TVs with NFL Sunday Ticket for the sports fanatic in a casual Italian farmhouse setting. Expansive bar, plus seating at the garage door overlooking our large patio area for outside dining.

(208) 765-3200 506 W Appleway Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 cdainn.com/mulligans

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Tacos • Burritos • Tortas • Quesadillas Ensaladas • Beer & Wine • Salsa Bar Dine-In or Take-Out

219 W Canfield Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 719-0040

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As your neighborhood pizzeria, we want to say: thank you. We’re proud to serve you delicious calzones, ooey gooey pasta, and of course, piping hot pizzas. Since we made our first pie, we’ve used only the freshest ingredients around. But we wouldn’t bePizza Factory without hungry customers like you. So sit down, grab a slice (or two, or three), and dig in. That secret ingredient? It’s love.

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