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7 Places to Eat in Priest Lake Idaho

Priest Lake is considered Idaho’s Crown Jewel and once you visit, you’ll see why. The 19-mile long lake is surrounded by the incredible Selkirk Mountains and everywhere you look appears to be out of a postcard. There are year-round adventures in Priest Lake and always something going on. But more than the stunning vistas and outdoor recreations, is the food! From fine dining with a view, to a restaurant sitting on top of a waterfall, to a bar with a seedy past, this region has some incredible and unique restaurants! Here are 7 places to eat in Priest Lake Idaho.

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Winter Adventures in Priest Lake Idaho

North Idaho is the ultimate nature-lovers paradise. There is year-round outdoor adventure here and they always have something going on. Winter is no exception. From snowmobile races, to endless trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, there is no shortage of winter activities in Priest Lake. Ready for a snow-filled vacation? Here’s what you need to know about visiting Priest Lake in the wintertime.

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10 Places To Go In North Idaho - Idaho Travel Guide

North Idaho is the ultimate adventure travel destination. Filled with lakes, surrounded by mountains, and loads of historic towns, this region can easily be explored by car with something new at every turn. I was blown away by the amount of adventures available in such a small region. From rock climbing and hiking, to E-bikes and ATV’s, to basically any kind of boating adventure, North Idaho has it all! Here are 10 places to go when you travel to North Idaho.

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Priest Lake - Travel to Idaho's Crown Jewel

Priest Lake is located at the top of Idaho’s panhandle, and this 19-mile long lake is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. This region is full of hiking and biking trails and water activities in the summertime, and miles of trails to snowshoe, ski, and snowmobile in the winter. There are also 7 small islands located throughout the lake for day-use and some even offer overnight camping.

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5 Things To Do in Bonners Ferry Idaho (and a BONUS Place to Stay!)

Bonners Ferry, Idaho is located at the top of Idaho’s panhandle on the border of Canada and is in a world of its own. Surrounded by the gorgeous Selkirk Mountains, this town is full of outdoor beauty, good food and drinks, and amazing hospitality, living up to it’s nickname “Idaho’s Most Friendly Town”. With less than 24 hours to spend here, we got quite the sample of what this place has to offer! Here are 5 things to do in Bonners Ferry Idaho.

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Rock Climbing in Q'emiln Park - Post Falls Idaho

One of my big goals for my show Monica Goes (and personally), was to try rock climbing. As someone who’s afraid of heights but loves to climb things, this seemed like the perfect adventure combo! When I had the opportunity to go climbing in Post Falls, Idaho I was beyond stoked. What I didn’t expect was a park full of trails, climbing routes, and year-round adventure!

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