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Astrophotography

I recently spent a VERY late night getting some cool astrophotography shots at MacArthur Lake, in Naples, Idaho.…

Discover Coeur d’Alene: Is This Idaho Gem a Good Place to Live?

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Discover Coeur d’Alene: Is This Idaho Gem a Good Place to Live?

Considering moving to Coeur d'Alene? Find out why Coeur d'Alene is not just a good place to live…

10 Reasons to Live in Bonners Ferry, Idaho

Boundary County, Idaho

10 Reasons to Live in Bonners Ferry, Idaho

When it comes to finding the perfect place to live, there are countless factors to consider. Location, community,…

Quirky things about North Idaho

Boundary County, Idaho

Quirky things about North Idaho

Every place has its claims to fame and unique attractions, as well as its oddities and peculiarities. If…

Why Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is not Lake Tahoe

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Why Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is not Lake Tahoe

I hear time and time again “Coeur d’Alene is Lake Tahoe 2.0” or “Coeur d’Alene is going to…

Hitting a deer in North Idaho – the lessons and the economics

Boundary County, Idaho

Hitting a deer in North Idaho – the lessons and the economics

I have lived in Northern Idaho for over three and a half years now. I have personally had…

10 reasons why NOT to live in Northern Idaho

Boundary County, Idaho

10 reasons why NOT to live in Northern Idaho

While North Idaho is an amazing place to live, for reasons we’ve discussed in other blogs, no place…

Why is everyone moving to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho?

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Why is everyone moving to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho?

It’s no secret that Idaho is the place to be! With inbound growth at 63%, it's safe to…

5 things you’ll need living in rural North Idaho

Boundary County, Idaho

5 things you’ll need living in rural North Idaho

I moved to North Idaho in 2017 with my wife and four kids. We were excited about this…

I’ve traveled all over the United States, but North Idaho feels like home

Family Life

I’ve traveled all over the United States, but North Idaho feels like home

As someone who has personally lived in or at least spent a good amount of time in 49…