I have lived in Northern Idaho for over three and a half years now. I have personally had two road incidents with animals. The first was with a domestic cat that I hit will driving on highway 95 near the border of Bonner and Boundary county. I was going about 55 mph, and the cat…
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While North Idaho is an amazing place to live, for reasons we’ve discussed in other blogs, no place is perfect. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the potential downsides to North Idaho living. If you are contemplating a move in this direction, here are 10 things to consider. Also, keep in mind that…
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I moved to North Idaho in 2017 with my wife and four kids. We were excited about this new adventure! In 2018, we bought a house on a nice piece of property and settled in. At the writing of this article we have lived in Northern Idaho for three years and six months, and I have learned a thing or two! I wanted to share the top five things I have learned that I needed to live here. So let’s take it from the top!
As someone who has personally lived in or at least spent a good amount of time in 49 out of 50 states, I can honestly say that North Idaho is a special corner of the world. I was born in Utah and spent my early years bouncing from Boise, ID to southern California and back…
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There I was living with my young family in a rented 4-level split house in a suburb of Denver, Colorado. I realized that I would never be able to afford a house to fit our needs because the area was exploding with growth.
Chances are if you’ve spent any time in the northwest, you’re probably familiar with Coeur D’Alene. It’s a popular tourist destination, with its gorgeous scenery and mountain & lake activities. But if you drive another 45 minutes north, you can enjoy the mountains and lakes with the added appeal of a small-town feel. As a…
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