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Fall 2014 Calendar of Events ■ B.C. Canada Sept. 28 – Grand Forks Century Ride. Grand Forks.

Enjoy a 54-or 116-km ride through an especially picturesque part of the province. The terrain is partially hilly, partially flat. (250) 442-0421 grandforkscyclingclub.com

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Sept. 27-28 – Kimberley Fall Fair.

Kimberley.

Enjoy exhibits, live entertainment and much more. (250) 427-3666 Kimberley.ca

Oct. 4 – The Kettle Mettle Bike Race. Penticton.

This first-ever race of its kind takes participants along the Kettle Valley Trail, which covers 105 miles from Penticton to Kelowna, followed by an after party. kettlemettle.ca Oct. 18 – Grand Food & Wine Festival. Nelson.

Come experience fine food plus more than 600 wines from 25 representatives at this 13th annual gourmet event. (888) 722-2258 newgrandhotel.ca

Oct. 3-13 – Okanagan Fall Wine Festival. Penticton.

Enjoy more than 165 events centered around this festival, including vineyard tours, seminars, food pairings, and harvest parties. www.thewinefestivals.com.

Nov. 15-February 15 – “Wide Shot/Close Up,” by artist Amy Bohigan, Touchstones Museum, Nelson.

This new work is part art installation, part social experiment and part community development exercise. touchstonesnelson.ca Dec. 6 – Santa Claus Parade and Christmas Light-Up. Penticton.

The area’s 17th annual Christmas celebration heads along Main Street up to Front Street. downtownpenticton.org.

Sept. 28 – BC River’s Paddle.

Creston.

This day paddle celebrates our local water ways.

Bring your own canoe or kayak and nautical knowledge.

(250) 402-6908 CrestonWildlife.ca Through Sept.

30 – Castlegar SculptureWalk.

Castlegar.

This outdoor display of public art is part of a pleasant walking tour through downtown. Vote for your favorite, and the “People’s Choice” winner will be permanently installed.

(250) 354-9169 sculpturewalkcastlegar.com

Nov. 7-9 – Kaslo Fishing Derby, Kaslo.

Try to catch a bigger fish than the 2013 winner; an almost 18-pound rainbow trout. kaslorainbowderby. weebly.com

■ MONTANA Oct. 3-12 – Scarecrow Festival, Stevensville.

Vote for the best scarecrow sculpture and, new this year, living statues. sassart.org Salty’s Penticton B.C. Photo by Melissa Barnes

Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 – Fort Steele Heritage Town Ghost Tours.

Fort Steele.

Explore the scarier side of Fort Steele by lantern light on this onehour Walking tour. Open to ages 12 and up. (250) 417-6000 fortsteele.ca/ events/calendar/google_cal.asp Nov. 1-2 – Christmas Craft and Sustainable Living Faire. Penticton.

Community Centre. Start your holiday shopping early and also learn how to improve the efficiency of your home and life. http://visitpenticton. com/event/christmas-craft-andsustainable-living-show

Oct. 3-5 – Tamarack Festival & Brewfest. Seeley Lake.

Celebrate local beer with a pub crawl and a shuttle service through town. There are also art tours, booths and a biathlon. (406) 677-2880 seeleylakechamber.com Oct. 4 – McIntosh Apple Day. Hamilton.

Enjoy the biggest bake sale under the Big Sky, with apple produce, a giantFarmers Market with arts and crafts, and kids games. (406) 363-3338 brvhsmuseum.org/appleday.html Oct. 4 – 38th Annual Western Montana Hill Climb. Missoula.

Celebrate the end of the season with a 4-mile bike ride. missoulabike.org/ hillclimb

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■ MONTANA Cont.

Oct. 9-11 – Humanities Montana Festival of the Book. Missoula.

Enjoy 2 ½ days of readings, panels, exhibits, demonstrations, signings, workshops, entertainments, receptions, and other special events. humanitiesmontana.org/programs/fob

Through Nov. 2 – Missoula Maze. Missoula.

Test your sense of direction— even if you’re a maze expert you may end up getting lost.

(406) 529-8324

Dec. 12 – Philipsburg Yule Night on Broadway. Philipsburg.

Enjoy music, food, tree lighting, crafts and a lighted parade.

(406) 859-4444 Dec. 31 – First Night Flathead.

Kalispell.

Ring in the new year with an alcohol-free family-oriented entertainment program of music and festivities for all ages. (406) 253-2471

music, an auction and more fun. postfallshistoricalsociety.webs.com Oct. 4 – Harrison Oktoberfest.

Harrison City Park.

Fill your souvenir glass with various microbrews while enjoying food and music. There will also be activities for kids like face painting and a bounce house. harrisonidaho.org/event-calendar Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12 – Art Walk. Coeur d’Alene.

Visitors are invited downtown the second Friday for an evening enjoying local and nationally acclaimed artists at various galleries. There are also restaurant and business specials. artsincda.org Through Oct. 12 – Les Miserables. Lake City Playhouse, Coeur d’Alene.

The story of love, passion, sacrifice, and redemption along with an incredible musical score will leave you breathless. lakecityplayhouse. org/2014-15-Season-Shows.php

Nov. 22 – Bigfork Elves Decorate for Christmas.

Bigfork.

Enjoy decorations, ride a sleigh and check out local art.

(406) 837-5888

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Oct. 11 – Harvest Fest. Sandpoint.

Farmers Market closes out the season with entertainment, food booths, activities, displays at Farmin Park. (208) 597-3355 SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

Oct. 12 – Stix & Stones Last Chance Fall Dash. St. Maries.

The St. Joe Cycle Club invites motorcyle riders to come be part of the traditional fall ride.

(208) 245-4544 orstjoecycleclub.com Nov. 22 – Holly Eve. Sandpoint.

Annual holiday fashion show and gala benefits the Panida and Festival at Sandpoint with champagne, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment.

(208) 263-9191

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Nov. 29-Dec. 20 – North Pole Adventure/Charlie Downtown Philpsburg, Montana Photo by Donnie Sexton Russell Chew Choo.

It boards in Ware, Mont. and ends NORTH IDAHO in Lewistown, Mont. This fun-filled Sept. 26-27 – Oktoberfest and 40-minute train trip takes passengers Coeur d’Fondo. Coeur d’Alene. to see Santa Claus, plus Christmas A fun filled weekend includes carols and games. (406) 535-5436 a Gran Fondo biking event, then montanadinnertrain.com/schedule cultural entertainment, German Nov. 28-30 – Under the Big Sky food, activities for the entire family Holiday Festival. Missoula. downtown. cdadowntown.com This free juried art show features Oct. 3-Nov. 1 – Scarywood fine arts, ceramics, photography, Haunted Nights. Silverwood glassware, jewelry, fabric, candles Theme Park. and more (406) 207-6502 The Northwest’s largest Nov. 28 – Christmas City of the theme park transforms itself into North Parade. Kalispell. a spookier spot for a month.

Join the crowds on Main Street scarywoodhauntednights.com. for the annual Christmas parade that Oct. 3 – Post Falls Oktoberfest. ushers in the holiday season. Santa joins the festivities on his annual visit. Q’emiln Park, Post Fall The Post Falls Historical Society (406) 758-2803 organizes this event featuring food,

Oct. 17 An Evening with Tuck & Patti. Salvation Army Kroc Center, Coeur d’Alene.

Join this American jazz duo for an enjoyable, intimate performance. kroccda.org

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Oct. 11-12 – Alpine Artisans Tour of the Arts. Seeley Lake.

Meet the artists of the Seeley-Swan and Blackfoot valleys and see them at work during this self-guided tour. alpineartisans.org/tourofthearts

Dec. 12 – Whitefish Christmas Stroll. Whitefish.

Visit downtown stores, ride a horse-drawn carriage, sample roasted chestnuts and local music.

(406) 872-3501

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■ NORTH IDAHO Cont.

Nov. 22-26, 28-30 – K&K Thanksgiving Fishing Derby. Lake Pend Orielle.

Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club’s annual fall fishing contest always attracts interest from anglers throughout the region. (509) 9289245 LPOIC.org.

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Nov. 28 – Holiday Light Show.

Coeur d’Alene.

The Christmas season starts with a parade, then a firework show and then the illumination of lights around The Coeur d’Alene Resort.

There will also be nightly boat cruises to see lights on different displays through December. (208) 664-3194 Dec. 5 – “Traditions of Christmas,” Salvation Army Kroc Center, Coeur d’Alene.

Enjoy this musical journey around the world with great Christmas songs and traditions from around the world. coeurdalene.org/ event-calendar/traditionschristmas. kroccda.org

■ E. WASHINGTON Sept. 26- 27 - Inland NW Craft Beer Festival. Spokane.

Celebrate the local craft beer scene with 30 breweries, 70 different types of beer (including pumpkin beers), as well as live music and food. Washshingtonbeer.com/ inlandnwcraftbeerfestival Sept. 26-28, 25th Annual Great Prosser Balloon Rally. Prosser.

Hot air balloons take to the sky at sunrise from the airport. There’s also a lot of wine sampling available. visityakima.com/events/8122-25thAnnual-Great-Prosser-Balloon-Rally

Oct. 4 – Alzheimer’s Association 5k Walk. Riverfront Park, Spokane.

Join together and Walk to end Alzheimer’s disease. alz.org/InlandNorthwest Oct. 10- 25 – Haunted Zombie Hike. Riverside State Park, Spokane.

Get ready to hike the scariest 1/2 mile of your life on Fridays and Saturdays. Zombies lurk in the forest on this hike through the woods. visitspokane.com/includes/events/ Haunted-Forest-Zombie-Hike-atRiverside-State-Park/6880 Oct. 25 – Vampire-O. Manito Park. Spokane.

Take part in Spokane’s only nighttime orienteering event of the year.

Bring your family, wear a costume and watch out for vampires! ewoc. org/events.htm Nov. 15 – National Veterans Day Run. Riverfront Park, Spokane.

National Veterans Day Run11 K, 5 K & 1 mile walk/ run. veteransdayrun.org/register/ spokane

Coeur d’ Alene Holiday Lights

Dec. 7 – Yuletide Celebration.

Wallace.

Start a celebration than with a pie social sponsored by the Senior Center. Little ones can have lunch with Santa and families can enjoy a performance of The Nutcracker by local dance students followed by a winter walk through town.

(208) 753-7151 Dec. 28-Jan. 1 – Holidays in Sandpoint. Sandpoint.

Tree lighting ceremony and caroling opens the holiday season in Sandpoint.

(208) 255-1876

Photo courtesy Idaho Tourism

Sept. 27, Happy Girls Spokane Run. Spokane.

Women competitors can try a marathon, a 10K, or 5K run. The scenic route includes a mix of gentle trails, groomed paths, and paved surfaces, plus treats, drinks and swag. happygirlsrun.com Oct. 4 – Three Stone Foundation Fun Run. Manito Park, Spokane.

Dress as your favorite book character for this family-friendly 5k or 1-mile fun run and help support the foundation’s mission to low-income kids. threestone.org

Nov. 21-23 – Spokane Holiday Wine. Spokane.

Visit different wineries for samples, previews of future vintages and gift ideas for wine lovers on your list. spokanewineries.net Dec. 6 – Jingle Bell Run/Walk.

Spokane.

Don your holiday apparel, strap on your bells and kick off your holidays while benefiting the Arthritis Foundation. spokanejinglebellrun. kintera.org Dec. 11-14 – Winter Wonderland.

Riverside State Park, Spokane.

Take a hay ride, meet Santa, and enjoy holiday light displays hot beverages, snacks and more.

(509) 465-5064

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perfect spot for fall getaway

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id you know that Penticton means “a place to stay forever” in the Okanagan language?

And, only about 4.5 hours northwest of Spokane, Penticton offers visitors an easy and scenic road trip any time of the year.

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The city itself is worth a visit – even though the population is around 30,000, visitors say the community has been able to keep a welcoming and small-town flavor. Visitors feel welcome to walk through the downtown area, It’s the check out the shops center of the and even the fun Okanagan farmers market, Valley and which is the second the heart of largest of its kind in the area’s Penticton Wine Country Canada. Plus, this Photo by Melissa Barnes wine country. town likes to party, It also contains the only desert and there’s always a variety in Canada, so it offers visitors a of community festivals taking little bit of everything in terms of place pretty much all year long climate and weather.

– this includes the Jazz Festival, This has become a perfect way to describe the allure of this bustling community between Lake Okanagan and Skaha Lake in central British Columbia.

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Charming Penticton, B.C.

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up is Maple Leaf Spirits, a craft distillery, which includes a tasting room at Naramata Beach. It’s especially known for fruit brandies and other tasty artisan liqueurs.

the Elvis Festival, Gran Fondo, Challenge Penticton, Meadowlark Festival and more.

Fall and winter are also great times to visit – you’re not going to find the heavy snowfall like you would further east but you’ll find a warmer escape from the cold. In fact, the average annual snowfall is less than 67 cm, which is perfect for travel and enjoying sunshine.

Autumn is great for wine tasting, and you’ll find many hotels offering great stay-andplay packages with wine tours or beer tasting trips. The arid climate is perfect for the growing of wine grapes so you’ll find plenty of wineries and vineyards. At last count, there are about 60 wineries within a 20-minute drive of town, and some fun upcoming gatherings like the Okanagan Wine Festival that includes 165 events through the region over a 10-day period.

Even if you’re more interested in sight-seeing than grown-up drinks, there’s plenty to see and do in around town, including some world-class scenery.

Here are some opportunities for an exciting and memorable fall or winter getaway: Penticton Tuscan Dinner held at the Penticton Lakeside Resort Photo by Melissa Barnes

The community also offers breweries, cider operations and even a couple of new distilleries which add to the appeal and can make a tasting weekend even more interesting. Some of the popular breweries include Penticton Tuscan Dinner held Cannery Brewing, at the Penticton Lakeside Resort a concerted Photo by Melissa Barnes canning operation which includes tours, a retail shop and a wide variety of beer styles; Barley Mill Brewpub which creates great beer and great food; and Tin Whistle Brewing, which makes everything from the Killer Bee Dark Honey Ale to the Peaches n’ Creak Okanagan Fruit Ale. Another new addition to the grown-up line-

▲ Eat. Food fans will find

Hiking Penticton

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dozens of diverse restaurants, including Italian, Indian, and Japanese establishments. ▲ Ski. If you can’t decide whether to seek somewhere warm or somewhere cold for your next vacation, Penticton is maybe the only community around where you can do both. The town is generally warmer, but only 20 miles away is Apex Mountain Resort, a ski destination which will give you your fill of the white stuff. Apex boasts as a unique ski-in/ski-out hotel which makes it easy to start and end your day on the slope.

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▲ Hike and Bike. Outdoor enthusiasts can find plenty to see and do, including walking through the countryside. The city offers an impressive trail system in the form of the Trans Canada Trail. In this area, the trail follows the route of the former Kettle Valley Railway, so you can learn something of the region’s railroad history while staying fit. The trail is great for walkers, joggers and passes through some delightful scenery.

▲ Play. The Lake City Casino can be found in the Penticton Lakeside Resort on Okanagan Lake. If you like gambling, you’ll find table games and slot machines, plus the Sandbar Café and Lounge, which offers a restaurant and full-service bar. http://penticton. lakecitycasinos.com Overall, the Penticton area has plenty to offer Spokane-area residents seeking good times or even warmer times in the fall and winter. It’s a scenic and satisfying drive.

For more information visit: visitpenticton.com/

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Missoula-area Top 10 Fall Activities

By Jean Arthur Marketing Correspondent

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issoula is western Montana’s trailhead, snug among five valleys that encompass nearly 19,000 square miles of wild land, five mountain ranges, three major rivers, and dozens of streams.

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Nicknamed the Garden City, and living up to that nomenclature with hanging flower baskets over sidewalk cafes and mountain scenes reflected in office buildings, the city of 69,000 launches many a fly fishing trip, bike ride or hikes.

Missoula leads the state in indoor or outdoor arts and culture outlets. After active days on the rivers and trails, visitors find relaxing accommodations allowing them to recharge before heading out for local brews and fare.

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Fall is a fine time for adventures around this college town, 200 miles east of Spokane.

Flyfishing Hiking photo courtesy Glacier Country Tourism

The Clark Fork of the Columbia River threads through the center of Missoula and offers

recreational, transportation and scenic opportunities, including blue-ribbon trout streams which are notable trout fisheries.

The Blackfoot River, made famous by Norman Maclean’s

Blackfoot River Photo by Jean Arthur

1976 novel “A River Runs Through It,” heads from the Continental Divide and courses 130 miles to its confluence with the Clark Fork, 6 miles east of Missoula.

Montana’s newest state park, Milltown, opened recently after seven years of Superfund cleaning and removal of mining tailings and other waste.

The Blackfoot provides rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout, which reach astonishing size. Several public access points allow bank or wade fishing or float fishing.

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Keeping Missoula’s History Alive!

■ 13 historical structures ■ Over 30,000 objects ■ Indoor galleries ■ Outdoor interpretive areas ■ AAM accredited ■ Located on 32 acres at Historic Fort Missoula

406-728-3476 ■ www.fortmissoulamuseum.org 3400 Captain Rawn Way • Missoula, MT.

Open: Labor Day-Memorial Day Tues. - Sun. Noon - 5:00p.m., Closed Monday

Rock Creek, another famed fishery about 30 minutes’ drive east of Missoula, features brook, brown, bull, rainbow and cutthroat trout. In fall, fly fishers find success with October cadis and grasshoppers.

South of Missoula, the Bitterroot River pools and riffles through the valley of the same name.

Float fishing provides interesting side channel casting and outstanding views of the Sapphire Mountains to the east and Bitterroots to the west.

The main river flows 80 miles northward to the Clark Fork.

campus and winds for ¾ mile, gaining 620 feet elevation to the cement “M” on Mount Sentential.

Three miles north of the “M” Trail is the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area. Routes heading further north cross into the Rattlesnake Wilderness, a 32,976-acre, non-motorized wild place.

Downtown Missoula Photo by Jean Arthur

Hovering over the Rattlesnake Valley is Mount Jumbo, recognizable by the “L” for Loyola High School, laced with four trails and a wildflower expanse on public lands.

Hikers may encounter sheep, the city’s “organic” weed control solution.

Blackfoot To River the west Outfitters The “M” Trail. Missoula courtesy rises the blackfootriver. Glacier Country Tourism Blue Mountain Recreation Area, com popular for families with young (406) 542-7411, Grizzly children because of the 1.8-mile Hackle International Fishing Maclay Flats Interpretive Trail. grizzlyhackle.com (406) 721-8996, Adventurers ready for more and The Missoulian Angler Fly may prefer the 7-mile long Blue Shop missoulianangler.com Mountain National Recreation (406) 728-7766 help start Trail, which climbs 3,260 feet to a adventures. fire lookout.

Hiking For a city view and excellent workout, the “M” Trail departs from the University of Montana

Trail maps and gear are available at The Trailhead (406) 543-6966 trailheadmontana.net , Bob Wards & Sons Sporting Goods (406) 728-3220 Bobwards.com

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visible year round.

The Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge, 25 miles south, is known for migratory birds, Missoula is known for in-town songbirds, waterfowl and other routes along 20 miles of bike lanes resident wildlife. Visitors witness and trail. osprey diving for fish, greatThe Ron MacDonald Riverfront horned owls gliding through the woods, pileated woodpeckers Trail system, including the Kim laughing, and yellow warblers Williams Trail, follows the Clark Forks southern shore on a former flitting. railroad North of bed and Missoula, is a good the introduction National for children Bison and families, Range especially habitat with nearby supports ice cream elk, deer, shops and bighorn parks. sheep,

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black bear At the and the nowThe Gibson Mansion. Missoula Photo by Jean Arthur herd of shuttered 350 bison. Visitors take the 19Marshall ski area, a 9.3-mile mile Red Sleep Mountain Drive, single-track and dirt-road loop open through October, to see wraps Marshall Canyon. large mammals plus birds like The Blue Mountain Recreation meadowlarks, golden eagles and Area, 2 miles northwest of blue grouse. (406) 644-2211 Missoula, has popular multi-use fws.gov/refuge/national_bison_range trails.

GPS maps are available at mountainbikingmissoula.com.

Rentals and gear are available at several shops including Big Sky Bikes bigskybike.com (406) 830-3195, Missoula Bicycle Works missoulabicycleworks.com (406) 721-6525 and Missoula Bike Source, missoulabikesource (406) 926-2674.

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, rmef.org, (406) 523-4545 invites visitors to the free Elk Country Visitor Center in Missoula which includes the opportunity to see elk mounts, try elk bugling, identify animal track, watch wildlife conservation films or walk the 22-acre nature trail.

Wildlife & Bird Watching

Relax and Recharge

Wildlife like deer, hare and lots of birds including osprey and bald eagles settle into Missoula’s forested shoulders. Mount Jumbo is home to an elk herd, often

Missoula’s luxury lodgings range from the historic Gibson Mansion B&B starting at $130 per night (406) 251-1345, gibsonmansion. com, to the newly refreshed Doubletree by Hilton (406) 728-3100

Located on beautiful Seeley Lake in the Seeley-Swan Valley. Tamaracks offers 16 acres of lakefront property for your enjoyment.

• Furnished cabins w/kitchens • RV sites with hook-ups • Gift Shop • Private beach & docks • Event Pavillion • Boat Rentals • Internet access • Hike, Bike, Golf • Shop, RELAX!

1-800-477-7216 (406) 677-2433 info@tamaracks.com

3481 Highway 83 N ~ Seeley Lake, MT Visit www.Tamaracks.com for more information

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The Historical Museum Fort Missoula, fortmissoulamuseum.org (406) 728-3476 provides a display of the Smokejumpers and the 25th Infantry Black Bicycle Corps.

missoulaedgewater.doubletree.com. The upscale Blackfoot River Valley’s The Resort at Paws Up’s, pawsup.com, offers year-round recreation, lodging, dining and “glamping” camping cabins starts at $885 per couple per night, all-inclusive (800) 473-0601.

Fall Festivals and Events

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Some favorite fall events have already come and gone, like the 16th Annual Maverick Brew Fest, German Fest, and Snowball Mountain Music.

But there are still more to come, such as The Humanities Montana Festival of the Book Oct. 9-11, which includes readings, panels, signings, and workshops, featuring 80 authors.

(406) 243-6022 humanitiesmontana.org.

Eateries like the iconic Butterfly Herbs, home of the town’s first espresso bar, and riverside Bernice’s Bakery featuring pastries for serious sweets-lovers and their canine friends, are local favorites. There’s the Big Dipper ice cream parlor and the newer Sweet Peaks Ice Cream Shop. Evening adventures include the Red Bird Restaurant and Wine Bar, the Silk Road’s global menu, the elegant country fare at The Pearl Café or Biga Pizza, which some say is Montana’s best gluten-free pizza.

The Missoula Saturday Arts & Crafts Market, MissoulaSaturdayMarket.org (406) 721-8894, hosts a festive open-air street market Saturday mornings through mid-October. The Missoula Farmer’s Market, MissoulaFarmersMarket.com (406) 544-1532 brings produce, bakery items, plants and flowers Saturdays through mid October.

Brew Pubs & Wineries Missoula is home to numerous breweries, which can be enjoyed on a sampling loop grand tour known including the Kettlehouse on Myrtle Street, Bayern Brewery, Draught Works Brewery, Northside Kettlehouse, Flathead Lake Brewing Company, and Tamarack Brewery montanabrewers.org/ trail-map/

Skiing The Kettlehouse, Missoula courtesy

Glacier Country Tourism Ten Spoon Winery invites visitors to join in the annual grape crush each fall. The tasting room opens Thursdays through Saturdays through October 4-9 p.m., and has bands Fridays and Saturdays. November through March, the tasting room opens Saturdays only. Among the 10 different wines is a sumptuous blend of Petite Sirah and Zinfandel grapes for Prairie Thunder wine. (406) 549-8703 tenspoon.com.

Arts & Culture Downtown offers 30 walkable blocks with outdoor music festivals, parades, a powwow and farmers’ markets, as well as German and Celtic festivals. A complete list of arts and culture is at missouladowntown.com.

Riverside, Caras Park is across from the Carousel For Missoula carouselformissoula.com . Galleries range from the Monte Dolack Gallery, dolack.com to the participatory Zootown Arts Community Center at zootownarts.org.

The Missoula Art Museum, missoulaartmuseum.org, downtown, and the University of Montana Museum of Art & Culture, umt.edu/montanamuseum, provide unique, famous and whimsical works of fine art.

Missoula light pole photo by Jean Arthur

In winter, Montanans look forward to schussing four nearby ski areas including Montana SnowBowl, Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Discovery Ski Area and Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area. Details, rates, lodging and opening dates are at: skimt.com.

For more: Glacier Country tourism region, (800) 3385072, glaciermt.com.

Destination Missoula visitor center, destinationmissoula. org (800) 526-3465.

Montana Tourism, visitmt.com (800) 847-4868.

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So much to experience in Walla Walla

Wa s h i n g

Good wines only the start of a great getaway

By Courtney Dunham Marketing Correspondent

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he secret is out – Walla Walla is producing the most complex and interesting reds right now in the Northwest region. But if you think that lovely wines are all the area has to offer, you’ll be surprised to discover the many lures that make this one of the state’s most picturesque towns.

Red Wines and World War II History This small wine region boasts more than 100 wineries, which is one of the main reasons to come here. Tasting is easy and fun because wineries aren’t scattered all over the place – they’re clustered in four distinct areas, close enough to one another that you can walk or bike from winery to winery.

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Walla Walla’s wineries have a reputation as laid-back, family-run businesses where visitors can take their time to learn about each winery’s methods and hear their stories.

To the east of town at the airport, old World War II hangars are converted into wineries and tasting rooms. One of the best singlevineyard Merlot that wine enthusiasts can taste is crafted at Dunham Cellars, 150 E. Boeing Ave. Dunham Cellars is the town’s first east-side winery where Eric Dunham has released vintages to rave reviews since 1995.

Set in a World War II airplane hangar and adorned with Dunham’s art, this space has something new and fantastical to cast your eyes on with every turn. Comfy chairs and community tables offer cozy spots

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to sit, and fairy lights adorn the walls to add that little bit of magic.

You’ll want to allow a good chunk of time to settle in and stay for a while.

And an added bonus for visitors with furry family members? Well-behaved dogs are welcomed.

Walla Walla’s Eastside has the distinction of several tasting rooms on their airport grounds, many of which occupy World War II buildings once used by The 91st Bomb Group (think Memphis Belle). One can literally fly into the Walla Walla Regional Airport and walk to a dozen wineries.

To see all the region has to offer, check out wallawallawine.com.

Courtesy Tourism Walla Walla

Picnic lunch Looking for a place to pick up a picnic lunch and enjoy your picturesque surroundings? Stop at Graze, 5 S. Colville Street for a yummy sandwich or salad to go. They even offer a convenient driveup window. Less than 10 minutes down the road you’ll see why lunching in this area fits perfectly into the day.

boast superb scenery and empty campsites just hours from the state’s busy metropolises.

Main Street In addition to the numerous awards for its iconic Main Street, the downtown is recognized for its charm, beauty and welcoming atmosphere.

From wine tasting to dining, shopping to public art, nightlife to special events, it’s an experience unlike any other.

Spend a sunny afternoon shopping the local boutiques like Walla Walla Clothing Company or Débouché.

Enjoy a casual lunch at Olive or a relaxing dinner at Brasserie Four from their tree-shaded patios. Pop into one of the more than 27 wine tasting rooms and visit with the winemaker or owner.

Public Art Downtown Walla Walla’s Main Street has numerous pieces of public art, including the very popular “Thoughts Discovered” by Brad Rude.

A stroll along historic Main Street will take you past an assortment of thought provoking art installations in the heart of the downtown area,

Vibrant Fall Foliage Walla Walla is a year-round destination, with tourism spikes during the mild springtime and autumn. Fall foliage is stunning, and many say it offers perhaps the best display of color in the state with a rich mix of deciduous trees in town and yellow tamaracks in the hills.

These seasons see more crowded tasting rooms, especially during the Spring Release and Fall Release when wine lovers from casual to advanced descend on local wineries to sample the very first offerings from new vintages. Winters are chilly and the slowest season, though many tasting rooms stay open and you’ll find some great deals on lodging.

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including Squire Broel’s “Lights of the Valley” on the northwest corner of Second and Main.

To download the Art Walla Public Art Walking Tour and Coloring Book with information about the sculptures, the artists, a locator map and an outline drawing of each piece for the kids to color, check out. www.wallawalla.org/ things-to-do/arts-culture.html

Museums The history of Walla Walla is a combination of geological marvels, ancestral inhabitants, intrepid explorers, early settlers, and agricultural riches. The museums of Walla Walla tell this complex story of days gone by and how they have intertwined to form the Walla Walla of today. Many of the museums host special events, workshops, demonstrations and seasonal activities the whole family can enjoy.

Heritage Park On Main Street you can view “Windows on the Past,” a recent project honoring the many ethnic and cultural groups of the area from 1850-1950. This mural of historic and modern photos on porcelain enamel on steel panels was installed in the 1902 Odd Fellows Temple facade.

Antiques Dunham Cellars tasting room Photo by Courtney Dunham

Performing Arts Musicals, comedies and drama can be found on stage in several locations in the valley. The Power House Theater, the Little Theater of Walla Walla, Whitman College’s Harper Joy Theatre, and Walla Walla Community College, all provide top-notch performances throughout the year.

From intriguing antique stores to the collectibles found in downtown boutiques, Walla Walla offers a shopping adventure for even the most seasoned collectors.

Home to almost a dozen antique shopping options, here you will find a huge and ever-changing collection of antique furniture, fine jewelry, American art, musical instruments and much more.

Walking Tours If you prefer to see the city at your own pace, the Downtown Walla Walla Walking Tour Maps are a delightful way to sample the area’s historic architecture and share in its rich history. The maps are found at the Walla Walla Visitor Center at 26 East Main Street.

The recent renovation of the former Walla Walla Gas Plant into the 340seat Power House Theater provides a home for Shakespeare Walla Walla and a venue for other live shows.

William Shakespeare’s Blackfriars Theatre in London inspired the design.

The Walla Walla Symphony continues its second century of performances with its 2014-2015 season. The community-based orchestra has played annually since 1907, making it the oldest continuous American symphony orchestra west of the Mississippi River.

Getting There Walla Walla is about a three-hour drive southwest of Spokane. For more info visitwallawalla.org/

Saffron, Walla Walla courtesy Tourism Walla Walla

During the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival, music fills the streets, coffee shops, tasting rooms, libraries and parks. A host of acclaimed, award-winning musicians take to the streets and transform two weeks of summer and winter into an ongoing musical experience.

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spend the entire day tasting wine without leaving the city. Within just a few miles of downtown, several other wineries offer breathtaking views and aweinspiring wines.

But what’s One of exciting the most is that unique Spokaneoptions area (and a residents coveted don’t even secret need to by its travel devotees) too far will make anymore you feel to sample right at some of Overbluff Cellars patio, Spokane Photo by Courtney Dunham home the best even on your first visit. Overbluff vintages in the region.

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enjoy it right there inside their quaint tasting room or outside on the patio, which offers some much needed shade on hot days. The tasting room at Overbluff is open Thursday through Saturday, Noon until 6 p.m., but often stays open later depending on the crowd.

Jerry Gibson around. Today, he’ll greet visitors and pour behind the bar “because he’s that cool,” customers say.

That genuine and heartfelt service has poured onto the new owners, Darby and Jovanka McKee and Mark Camp, who energetically talk to and serve their customers like family. The cozy space is known for its heavy pours, great conversation and laughs.

Another local winery that also went through a recent transformation is Emvy Cellars. The unique name of Emvy is based on the owner’s names, Mark and Valerie Wilkerson – hence the “M” and the “V”, which can be spelled as “Emvy.” A few years ago they created Emvy Cellars as a means to formalize what they call, “their increasingly crazy wine hobby.” With the help of Dave Westfall and John Mueller of Grande Ronde Winery, they bottled and began to sell a Bordeaux-style blend they call Devotion, which is one of their most popular wines.

When the McKees and Camp took over the winery, they expanded the outdoor space at 620 S. Washington St. and added a relaxing patio with live music and outdoor movies at times.

Customers can sip on some of the cellar’s most popular wines, such as LSD, Defiance, and Oh Jerry. You can take a bottle or more home with you or

Jerry Gibson, Overbluff Cellars, Spokane Photo by Courtney Dunham

Emvy expanded in 2010 when they partnered with Brian and Melody Padrta of BridgePress Cellars and opened The Market Place Wine Bar on 2nd Avenue. They recently opened The Marketplace Winery and Tasting Room in a historical building located at 39 West Pacific Ave.

Other fun options for local wine tasting include: Robert Karl Cellars

Nodland Cellars

115 West Pacific Ave Spokane (509) 363-1353

11616 E Montgomery Dr. Spokane (509) 927-7770

Barili Cellars

Latah Creek Wine Cellars

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Grande Ronde Cellars 906 W 2nd Ave Spokane (509) 455-8161

Townshend Cellars 16112 N Greenbluff Rd Colbert (509) 238-1400

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Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 1018 S Garry Rd Liberty Lake (509) 255-9205 (Lone Canary and Caterina Winery have Spokane presences but don’t have tasting rooms.)

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Spokane. Wine enthusiasts can With a budding downtown scene and the ever-growing desire visit a number of wineries within from consumers to support local, close proximity of one another. In addition to award-winning wine, the appeal took off immediately.

Barrister Winery hosts tours by Maintaining a very friendly appointment relationship and art events. with the other Nectar Tasting vendors and Room is shared utilizing as by ďŹ ve wineries many products and features a sold in the rotating “Food marketplace as Flightâ€? menu. possible, the Across from entire building the historic itself helps Marketplace Winery tasting room, Spokane Davenport enforce the goal Photo by Courtney Dunham Hotel, Patit Creek Cellars sells of fulďŹ lling a premier Walla Walla wines community venture, more than a paired with locally sourced, light business opportunity. cuisines.

The owners immersed themselves into renovating the historic, illuminating, and loftlike space and expanded it to include a spacious patio outside too. The Marketplace Winery and Tasting Room is open Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, noon-close. They offer live music every Friday and a Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.

The list of tasting rooms continues to grow in downtown

Just minutes east of downtown Spokane local vintners at Arbor Crest, Nodland Cellars and Latah Creek offer award-winning wines and a friendly, educational tasting atmosphere. To really take in the Spokane Valley, visit Arbor Crest’s magniďŹ cent Cliff House. Perched atop a 450 ft. cliff, this historic building provides panoramic views of the Valley to accompany their array of rich reds and crisp whites.

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Fall in the Inland NW Area attractions promise plenty of excitement

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n addition to the interesting activities taking place throughout the greater Northwest, as described in this section, there are some enjoyable things to do closer to home.

Spokane and Kootenai counties boast all sorts of fun activities all year-round, but especially in the late summer/early fall. It’s a time when warm weather pulls out all the stops, and more than makes up for a rougher start and a rainy June.

A local ‘stay-cation” could be a lot of fun – you’d save on gas and motel costs, and could take the opportunity to try an activity that’s been on your “To Do” list for months, if not years. Crowds will be a little smaller, as many of the summertime visitors to our area have already headed back home, giving us all more space.

Here’s a round-up of some of the fun activities awaiting you this fall. For even more, visit www.spokane7.com. ▲ Go golf! With more than 40 courses in the Spokane area, you’ll always find a course to try your skills at. Some are

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Circling Raven, part of the Coeur d’Alene Casino complex, also offers a beautiful and challenging course. It’s only 30 minutes southeast of Spokane, and you can combine your golf outing with a trip to the casino or a gourmet meal. ▲ Ahh! Get scared! The end of September doesn’t mean that Silverwood Theme Park shuts down for the season – the Northwest’s largest theme park simply changes into Scarywood, a terrifying theme park especially for more mature guests – preferably no one 12 and under.

Oct. 3-Nov. 1. Scarywood is open Thursday through Saturday.

Hours vary and only a limited number of people are allowed in each evening. Along with the park’s rides, Scarywood will have other fun and spooky attractions, such as a maze, a zombie train adventure and scare zones. Tickets can be purchased online in advance at http://www. scarywoodhaunt.com or at the door if spaces are still available.

Online tickets are discounted $5.

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▲ Enjoy the airport! This fall, parking options or the airport, visit the Spokane International Airport spokaneairports.net. is finding new ways to make the ▲ Get entertained! In the ‘getting there’ part of the journey Spokane area, you’ll find that our a little easier. From now until the appreciation for performing arts end of the year, the price of daily goes on all year, with concerts, parking in the North Shuttle Lot plays, and special events every has been month. Local reduced theatres to $4. Free typically wrap shuttles up their annual travel lineups in regularly the late fall/ from the early winter parking area but then jump to the main right into their terminal and programming back during for the next airport year. This time hours of Epic, Northern Quest Resort & Casino of year, look operation, for deals on 2015 season tickets so you won’t need to walk far – or at venues such as Spokane Civic convince your friends to get up Theater, Coeur d’Alene Summer early or stay up late to pick you up. Theater, Lake City Playhouse and For more information on

The fun also doesn’t stop at Northern Quest Resort and Casino. There are some great music and comedy acts coming up to appeal to all ages, including comedian Terry Fator Oct. 4, country star Randy Houser Oct.

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Day trip through the Palouse Though Washington’s ‘half’ of the native prairie gets more attention, the whole area is worth checking out

By Renee Sande Marketing Correspondent

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hances are if you’re not real familiar with the Palouse, the image that comes to mind is beautiful rolling hills, with a couple of universities nestled somewhere, but not much to do unless you’re into farming or textbooks.

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A trip to this region southeast of Spokane can prove the complete opposite: you’ll find some of the Northwest’s most sought-after and scenic outdoor activities. The area is also teeming with cultural richness, especially around its larger communities of Moscow, Pullman, Lewiston and Clarkston.

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Don’t believe us? Then what about listening to other media from Bloomberg Business Week to Outdoor Life, which have written extensively about the unlimited cultural, scenic and recreational potential here.

From kayaking down the Palouse River and hiking up Kamiak Butte to revel in the “stark, dramatic beauty and panoramic view,” to the Renaissance Fair—a downtown Moscow favorite, you’ll find it here, not to mention the acclaimed Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival and the nation’s longest running farmers market. There’s great steelhead and salmon fishing, the Moscow Artwalk, and Fresh Aire Concert Series, and much more which proves the Palouse is much more than rolling hills.

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Paddle the Palouse River “Paradise Valley” was the original name of the Moscow area given by settlers in 1871, no doubt in awe of the Palouse

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River’s scenic, sparkling channels that meander through grasslands, complemented by cottonwoods, willows, alders and pine trees and stunning rock formations that are home to colonies of nesting cliff swallows.

With the perfect vantage point from your kayak, expect to see an abundance of wildlife, including red-winged blackbirds, muskrat, otter, beaver, herons, egrets, osprey, owls and moose.

For more info: www. moscowchamber.com/

At the top of the buttes, 360 degree views can stretch for 70 miles on a clear day.

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Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Since 1968, the acclaimed Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival has brought world-class concerts from jazz greats to the Palouse. Recipient of the 2007 National Medal of Arts award, the Festival attracts 20,000 visitors each year, half of which are young musicians and collegians who spend four days on campus for performances and workshops.

Happening on the University of Idaho campus every February, the festival hosts concerts from international stars like Regina Carter, Traincha Oosterhuis and Trio da Paz. Make your reservations for 2015 now.

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Both quartzite formations, Kamiak and Steptoe Buttes are made from sand from the bottom of the ancient sea that was pushed up and left as an island in the plains. Since then, the ancient rock has been surrounded by younger layers of basalt flows and glacial loess.

Towering approximately 1,000 feet above the fields, a 3.5 mile loop will take you through Kamiak’s thriving ecosystem. Trees like Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and Western larch trees flourish, due to the ridge that provides shade and lower temperatures, allowing rainwater to be absorbed.

Two great places to put in are Palouse City Park and North River Road Bridge, in late spring when water flows are ideal. Trips can take from 2 to 5 hours.

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Rafting the Snake River, Idaho Courtesy of Idaho Tourism

Ascend the Buttes

Take a hike up Kamiak Butte or a drive up Steptoe Butte and you might find yourself wondering how these giant natural monuments made their way here among the rolling hills.

Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. University of Idaho Courtesy of Idaho Tourism

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Raft the Salmon “River of No Return” Although it sounds ominous, the Salmon River earned its nickname for its swift current which makes upstream travel difficult, but also exhilarating rafting trips.

June through September are prime times to enjoy its blue-green waters, providing a chance to absorb the countryside splendor while relaxing in the calm, deep pools post riding-the-rapids.

You can also stretch a fun trip a little further into the fall.

Edging the river are sandy camping beaches, backed by pine forests and granite formations, where you may spot wildlife or discover ancient rock paintings.

Trips range from a few hours to several days in untracked wilderness. For more info: www.rowadventures.com/salmon-riverrafting.html

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and granite benches to relax and observe the resident and migratory birds flocking in and out of the conifers, crabapple, lilac, mock orange, magnolia, oak, elm and others.

Fall Football

These two words go perfectly well together. Whether you’re a proud Vandal, Coug, or fan of any college team, autumn weekends are perfect for cheering. Home games in Moscow or Pullman are known for memorable tailgate parties, when fans and alums from across the country head into town or invade stadium parking lots, restaurants, hotels and grocery stores.

But it’s all good fun.

Organized into geographical groupings of Asian, European, Eastern and Western North American sections, this unique garden will educate your senses and your mind.

Maps and more available at: webpages.uidaho.edu/arboretum/ Pullman also has a similar attraction: the WSU Arboretum and Wildlife Conservation Center.

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In 1889, Moscow was chosen as the site for a land-grant institution, the University of Idaho. Since then, the campus has married beauty and academics in interesting ways, one of which is the 63-acre Arboretum and Botanical Garden.

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Farmers Market

Since sprouting up in 1977, Moscow’s Farmers Market is considered the oldest of its kind in the nation and is still going strong.

Located downtown on Main Street and in Friendship Square next to the Moscow Hotel, the Market is open every Saturday morning, celebrating local farmers, artists, craftspeople and musicians of the Palouse, with bountiful fresh produce, meat, delicious homemade baked goods, plants, flowers and quality handmade crafts. If you happen to hit the Palouse on a Wednesday, stop by Pullman’s Farmers Market, which runs weekly until late October.

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Attractions include a gift shop featuring art, fine crafts and products from the Palouse, as well as a chance to see artisans at work, who are more than willing to share how they “cultivate creativity on the Palouse.”

Big events include a spring art demonstration, summer tea, fall festival and Holiday Gala. For more info: artisanbarn.org

IMPORTANT NOTICE Temporary Hunting Restriction Tucannon River Wind Farm Columbia County

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A century ago, the Palouse wineries had a reputation as being the center of the Northwest wine country. But Prohibition left the winemakers high and dry. But as interest is growing in winemaking and grape cultivating in other parts of Washington and Central Idaho, the Palouse is also following suit.

For more info: moscowchamber.com/pages/WineryBreweryTours/

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Right now there are six wineries, four breweries and a hard cider house within 30 minutes of each other, and all focus on local ingredients, environmental friendliness and building community.

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For the safety of hunters and personnel at the Tucannon River Wind Farm, all hunting is temporarily prohibited through construction. The temporary ban is located within Game Management Unit 149 Prescott in Columbia County, Wash.

Hunting access within the project area will be restored in Fall 2015 with written permission from landowner(s).

For additional information, please contact: Phone 509-382-2377 PortlandGeneral.com/Tucannon

Picturisque Palouse well worth the drive.

Courtesy Idaho Tourism

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Fall Events

WITH THE COEUR D’ALENE CASINO RESORT

SEPTEMBER  DECEMBER Football Mondays Games every Monday, starting Sept 15th | 5 pm Games, giveaways and food and drink specials in Red Tail Bar and Grill and Nighthawk Lounge

OCTOBER 9th Kix Brooks 7 pm st

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7 pm G • $20 | R • $35 | GR • $50

DECEMBER 6th Winter Blessing 5 pm All are welcome to attend

R • $55 | G • $45

Halloween Spooktacular 9 pm

NOVEMBER 13th King of the Cage- MMA

Costume contest and party in the Nighthawk Lounge

See website for live music schedule, golf and poker events, spa, hotel and food specials.

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*September 29th – Season end, 2014. Monday – Thursday $65. Friday – Sunday and holidays $75.

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