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Daily through Sept. 6

Lake Pend Oreille History Cruise.

From submarines to star gazers, catastrophic ice age ﬂoods to a world record ﬁshery, you will learn about the history and geology of Idaho’s largest lake. lakependoreillecruises.com

Through Sept. 30

Grand Coulee Laser Light Show.

“One River, Many Voices” is shown nightly on the face of the biggest screen in the world. The show lasts about 30 minutes and is free of charge. An outdoor sound system is provided. grandcouleedam.com/aboutlls.html

June 29

CDA Ironman Triathlon.

Participants start with a two-mile swim in Lake Coeur d’Alene before embarking on a grueling 80mile bike ride, ending with an intense marathon. ironman.com

Through Aug. 29

Family Pirate Cruises on Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Join Captain Calico Jack and his crew for an action-packed cruise, full of interactive fun for the whole family./cdacruises.com

July 11-12

Sandpoint Classic Boat Festival, Lake Pend Oreille.

11th annual celebration includes boat run, public boat show, kid boat-building opportunities, model boat club displays, vendors, and a boat parade. sandpoint.org/boatfestival

July 12

The Great Sandpoint Flat Water Regatta, Lake Pend Oreille.

canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and more. This event raises money for high school scholarships. sandpoint.org/ﬂatwaterregatta

Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival, Waterfront Park, Medical Lake. World class and regional

July 12-13

musicians in a pristine setting. brownpapertickets. com/event/443178

Hauser Lake Slalom and Wakeboard Tournament, Hauser Lake County Park.

Aug 9-10

Hosted by the Inland northwest INT League. Divisions for all ages and abilities. intleague.com/ idaho/event-schedule

July 11-18

Lake Spokane Slalom and Wakeboard Tournament. Divisions for all ages and abilities, fun for the entire family. Primitive camping is available. intleague.com/idaho/event-schedule

Lake Chelan Bach Fest.

Aug. 15-16

Celebrate Bach with a variety of concerts at different venues, including a string quartet at local wineries, a young musicians concert, weekday hour-long concerts, morning programs for children, and more. bachfest.org

Spokane to Sandpoint Run/Walk Overnight Relay Race. Relay ﬁtness event begins at Mt.

July 27-28

Spokane and goes along the Centennial Trail to ﬁnish at Lake Pend Oreille. Includes 200 miles running and 140 miles of walking with standard teams of 8-12 runners or walkers or ultra teams of four or less. spokanetosandpoint.com

Jack and Jill Open Bass Fishing Tournament, Coulee Playland, Banks Lake, Electric City.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1

Offers an excellent opportunity for anglers to show off their best bass catching skills. northendbass.com

Aug. 2 20th Annual Long Bridge Swim, Lake Pend Oreille. Hundreds of ﬁtness fans compete in a 1.76

Diamond Cup Hydroplane Races, Lake Coeur d’Alene. Thousands of spectators ﬁll the banks at Silver Beach to witness these exhilarating races over Labor Day weekend. diamondcuprace.com

Aug. 31

mile swim across the lake. longbridgeswim.com.

Priest Lake Dry Rot Breakfast and Wooden Boat Show. If you can’t get enough of those

Aug. 2, 8

classic wooden boats, you’ll love this gathering at Elkin’s Resort, which includes a boat parade. www.acbs-inlandempire.org

Lakes Leg Aches Bike Ride. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of West Spokane, Cheney and Medical Lake. Choose from 15 to 75 mile routes – the 75 mile route passes through Willow, Granite, Silver, Medical, Clear, Chapman, Kepple and Fish Lakes, for the full 8 Lakes experience. lcsnw. org/8lakesride

The Rotary Club of Sandpoint invites all paddlepowered vessels be part of the fun, including

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Aug. 8-10

Sept. 21 Scenic Half Marathon, Lake Pend Oreille. This endurance event hosted by the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce lets runners choose how much beautiful scenery to see – 13 miles, 10K or 5K. Proceeds beneﬁt Community Cancer Services. scenichalf.com

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Lake Chelan

Tourism officials are cautious about overusing the term “crown jewel.” But the term is richly justified to describe this stunning north Idaho waterway. With most of its 755 acres designated as public land, it’s light on development but heavy on recreation – think fishing, boating, hiking, berry picking or simply relaxing.

Created in 1941 during the impoundment of the Grand Coulee Dam, the 125-squaremile reservoir is the largest in the state and has become a prime spot for outdoor rec enthusiasts. There’s no shortage of ﬁshing, boating, camping and hunting opportunities, plus a fun ferry ride and excellent wildlife viewing spots.

Why drive four hours from Spokane when there are many other lakes closer to home? Because its Lake Chelan, which offers great adventure all year long – there’s 50 miles of lake to enjoy, plus wines to taste, trails to hike, golf courses and shops to visit, and many other sights to see.

Hayden Lake Medical Lake Early settlers knew there was something special about this little lake on Spokane’s western edge: people felt good after swimming in it, and in the early 1900s, soaps and ointments were even made from its salts. Today, the lake and the city of 5,000 residents still attracts plenty of swimmers.

As endorsements go, Bing Crosby was a big booster of this north Idaho lake. Everything is beautiful on its 3,800 acre surface – the beaches, the opportunities for ﬁshing, two public and two private boat launches, hiking trails, a camp area and the proximity to the oldest golf course in the state.

Liberty Lake Though the nearby city incorporated in 2001, the lake near the Washington-Idaho border has been attracting visitors for decades, especially for ideal water skiing and sailing conditions. It’s part of Spokane County’s 3,591-acre Liberty Lake Regional Park which includes wetlands, and seasonal swimming and camping areas, plus a nearby off-road vehicle park.

Lake Pend Oreille With a surface area of 148 square miles and a depth of 1,150 feet, this Idaho lake is the ﬁfth deepest in the U.S. This gives plenty of room for everyone to play, from full-sized sailboats to hush-hush U.S. Navy subs. Then there’s nearby Sandpoint which has its own unique charm.

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Lake Coeur d’Alene If you’ve only seen the impressive city along its northern edge, you’ve merely seen a portion of this beautiful lake. There are lovely views to be had all along its 49.8 square miles – picturesque bays to pull your boat in, tranquil hiking trails and many lovely beaches and swimming spots.

Before the Spokane River empties into Lake Roosevelt, it passes over Long Lake Dam and creates this scenic 15-square-mile reservoir known for its warm water ﬁshing populations including yellow perch, smallmouth and largemouth bass, and black crappie. This year, Avista and the State of Washington plan to start stocking rainbow trout.

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