summer lake events There are plenty of ways to enjoy local lakes, which range from sitting on the shore to taking a boat excursion or trying out a stand-up paddleboard. Here are fun upcoming events that provide even more ways to participate. Visit www.spokane7.com for more events or to submit your own. June 28
July 24-26
IRONMAN, Coeur d’Alene
Barefoot in the Park, Liberty Lake Pavillion Park
Available spots for this endurance swim-bike-run event on and around Coeur d’Alene Lake filled up a year ago, but there is still a lot of room to applaud competitors. www.ironman.com
Aug. 8 Coeur d’Alene Triathlon
Community event includes games, contests, barefoot 3-on-3 soccer tournament, a food festival, a dance and car show. www.libertylakewa. gov/387/Barefoot-in-the-Park
July 4 Aug. 1
Enjoy a golf cart and kids’ parade plus a raffle and a street dance with music by Nobody Famous. www.klinksresort.com
The 21st annual open-water swim encourages people to follow the route of the Long Bridge for 1.76 miles. It also raises money for local swimming programs. longbridgeswim.org
Long Bridge Swim, Sandpoint
July 10-12 Classic Boat Festival, Sandpoint
Aug. 1
The Inland Empire Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society presents the 13th annual gathering of wooden boats, which includes a boat parade, contests and more. www.inlandempireacbs.net
Medical Lake Kiwanis Mini Triathlon, Medical Lake All ages can take part in this easy fitness event that includes a 1,200-foot swim, 10-mile bike ride and 3.4-mile run. The 21st annual event raises money for the local community. www.medicallakekiwanis.org
Great Sandpoint Flatwater Regatta Bring your canoe, kayak or paddleboard to Lake Pend Oreille at Sand Creek for a day of fun on the water raising money for local high school students. sandpoint.org/flatwaterregatta
Aug. 15 Strides for Strong Bones, Medical Lake 5K fun run or fun walk benefits Washington Osteoporosis Coalition. www.wastrongbones.org/page-207457
Fourth of July Celebration, Klink’s Williams Lake Resort
July 11
Choose from an Olympic triathlon, a scenic sprint or a swim-free duathlon. cdatriathlon.com.
Aug. 7-9 Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival, Medical Lake Since 2002, the scenic community just west of Spokane has brought in some of the region’s greatest blues musicians. www.bluewatersbluegrass.org
July 12
Aug 16 Coeur d’Alene Crossing Swim 2.4 miles from Arrow Point to the Hagadone Event Center to raise money for the Union Gospel Mission, North Idaho College Booster Club and the Coeur d’Aleene Area Swim Team. www.cdacrossing.com
Aug. 16 West Plains WunderWoman Triathlon Women’s-only sprint triathlon and Olympic distance triathlon. Sprint portion includes quarter-mile swim in Medical Lake, 10.2-mile bike course and 3-mile run; Olympic portion includes 1,200 meter swim, 40K bike and 10 K run. www.signmeup.com/site/online-eventregistration/105679
Aug. 22-23
Valley Girl Triathlon
Aug. 8
Annual sprint distance endurance event includes a 1/3 mile swim in Liberty Lake to support Transitions, a non-profit serving low-income women and children. www.valleygirltri.com
Hauser Daze Fish Derby, Hauser Lake County Park and Boat Launch. All ages of anglers can compete to bring in the biggest bass or other lunkers. www.cityofhauser. org/pdffiles/Fish_Derby_Registration_Form_2015.pdf
Inland Northwest INT Championships, Long Lake Cheer on some of top on-the-water contenders in this “Wake, Wake Surf and Ski” event www.intleague.com/idaho/event-schedule
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