Coeur D'alene: A Little Slice Of Heaven

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Coeur d'Alene: sometimes nicknamed CDA or Lake City, this Idaho ski town is nestled in between the northern end of the lake of the same name and the western border of the Coeur d'Alene National Forest. Forested area surrounds this growing town (the population estimate in 2006 was just over 41,000, up from 35,000 in the 2000 census), which is filled with smaller lakes and plentiful campgrounds.

The attraction of tourism has been much of the cause behind the population swells, as people have begun to discover the opportunities presented by the local ski resorts, among other attractions. While it is the largest of the towns located in Kootenai County, Idaho, it is only thirty miles outside of Spokane, Washington, which provides the benefits of true city life without having to travel very far.

The population of Coeur d'Alene is a diverse one in terms of age groups. A significant portion is families with children under the age of eighteen. During the 2000 census, it was found that there were about 14,000 households, and almost half of them were married couples residing together, with or without children present in the home. Much of the rest of the population is made up of retirees over the age of 65 as well as young to middle aged singles.

Each year, Coeur d'Alene also hosts a division of the famous Ironman Triathlon. It takes place on the fourth Sunday of June, when the summer weather is finally beginning to roll in. The athletes take off from Coeur d'Alene resort, beginning with a two and a half mile swim in the lake that shares the town's name. From there, they engage in an exhausting 112-mile bike ride and finish with a 26-mile marathon.

Coeur d'Alene is not only a prime spot for athletes--art flourishes at the local college. Students painted and further decorated about a dozen life-sized moose sculptures and then auctioned them off to local businesses. They are now distributed around the town and are recognized by locals as favorite landmarks and have become for tourists popular scavenger hunt items.

Many people tend to think of Coeur d'Alene exclusively as a skiing destination, but the Coeur d'Alene resort features a golf course that is often praised as one of the best in the world. The fourteenth hole is the world's only movable floating green, which provides an extra challenge for golf pros.

Barbara Walters named Coeur d'Alene "a little slice of heaven," in her list of most fascinating places to visit. As you visit, you may find yourself in agreement with her.


About the Author:
If you hope to take a slice of heaven for yourself, investigate Coeur d'Alene real estate by checking out Associated Brokers (http://associatedbrokersnw.com). Art Gib is a freelance writer.



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