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Mulli Den Golf (opens in a new tab)

4131 E Early Dawn Ave · Post Falls

Tired of waiting on Idaho weather to cooperate? Mulli Den Golf has private golf suites in Post Falls with ProTee VX launch monitors and…

Tired of waiting on Idaho weather to cooperate? Mulli Den Golf has private golf suites in Post Falls with ProTee VX launch monitors and GSPro, so you can grind on your swing or play a full round with friends, no wind, no frost delays, just pure golf.

From the Post Falls newsletter, September 7, 2026

Outer Limits (opens in a new tab)

296 W Sunset Ave Ste 2 · Coeur d'Alene

Need a fresh lid, warm gloves, or snow-ready apparel this week before the next rip? Outer Limits stocks helmets, gloves, and apparel from…

Need a fresh lid, warm gloves, or snow-ready apparel this week before the next rip? Outer Limits stocks helmets, gloves, and apparel from Fly Racing, Scorpion EXO, Klim, Fox, Gmax, 100%, and 509... quality stuff that keeps you comfy, protected, and looking fast.

From the Coeur d'Alene newsletter, October 10, 2026

The Golf Club At Black Rock (opens in a new tab)

18168 S Kimberlite Dr · Coeur d'Alene

Treat your swing right at The Golf Club at Black Rock, a Jim Engh designed, Top 100 course that’s “additively challenging” and set on Lake…

Treat your swing right at The Golf Club at Black Rock, a Jim Engh designed, Top 100 course that’s “additively challenging” and set on Lake Coeur d’Alene, with a marina, private beach, pickleball, yoga, spa time, kids camps, and fine dining. Could be the week to explore membership.

From the Coeur d'Alene newsletter, August 8, 2026

Golf Island - Coeur d' Alene (opens in a new tab)

2480 N Old Mill Loop · Coeur d'Alene

When cabin fever hits and your short game needs rescuing, Golf Island - Coeur d' Alene lets you play virtual rounds on simulators, hang…

When cabin fever hits and your short game needs rescuing, Golf Island - Coeur d' Alene lets you play virtual rounds on simulators, hang with friends, and keep the energy up with pizza, snacks, and a cold beer. Easy local fix for after-work swings or casual hangouts.

From the Coeur d'Alene newsletter, October 7, 2026

Hayden Lake Country Club (opens in a new tab)

2362 E Bozanta Dr · Hayden Lake

This week, if your routine needs a little polish, Hayden Lake Country Club mixes championship golf, lakefront dining, and a year-round…

This week, if your routine needs a little polish, Hayden Lake Country Club mixes championship golf, lakefront dining, and a year-round social scene that actually feels like home. Members can rally on tennis or pickleball, enjoy tastings and events, then linger by the water because yes, this is Idaho living.

From the Coeur d'Alene newsletter, August 11, 2026

Ponderosa Springs Par 3 Golf Course (opens in a new tab)

1291 N Galena Dr · Coeur d'Alene

Nine holes, all par 3s, with water carries and greenside bunkers make Ponderosa Springs Par 3 Golf Course a quick short-game tune-up tucked…

Nine holes, all par 3s, with water carries and greenside bunkers make Ponderosa Springs Par 3 Golf Course a quick short-game tune-up tucked right in town. Swing through for Summer Night Golf, then debrief at the restaurant... it’s the easiest way to sneak some golf into your week without blowing up the schedule.

From the Coeur d'Alene newsletter, October 15, 2026

Triple Play Family Fun Park (opens in a new tab)

175 W Orchard Ave · Hayden Lake

Amusement park with go-karts, bowling, mini-golf, laser tag & more, plus a small indoor water park.

Amusement park with go-karts, bowling, mini-golf, laser tag & more, plus a small indoor water park.

CDA National Reserve Private Club and Golf Course (opens in a new tab)

15260 S Chalk Hill Dr · Coeur d'Alene

CDA National Reserve Private Club and Golf Course serves up Tom Weiskopf’s glacier-carved 18, a winding wooded front 10 followed by a…

CDA National Reserve Private Club and Golf Course serves up Tom Weiskopf’s glacier-carved 18, a winding wooded front 10 followed by a lake-view back 8, in a relaxed, refined setting.

From the Coeur d'Alene newsletter, October 21, 2026

Axe Force One (opens in a new tab)

1207 N 4th St #101 · Coeur d'Alene

Family owned and operated Axe Force One turns pent-up energy into pure fun with coached throwing of axes, stars, cards and knives, and…

Family owned and operated Axe Force One turns pent-up energy into pure fun with coached throwing of axes, stars, cards and knives, and whether you’re a total newbie or stealth lumberjack you’ll be sticking bullseyes in no time. Grab friends for a quick competition or plan a team-building throwdown.

From the Coeur d'Alene newsletter, October 28, 2026

Tubbs Hill (opens in a new tab)

208 S 3rd St · Coeur d'Alene

Whether you need a 30-minute lunch loop or a longer wander, Tubbs Hill delivers lake views, fresh air, and quiet trails right in downtown.…

Whether you need a 30-minute lunch loop or a longer wander, Tubbs Hill delivers lake views, fresh air, and quiet trails right in downtown. It's 165 acres of publicly owned shoreline beauty dedicated to Coeur d'Alene residents, perfect for clearing your head without leaving town.

From the Coeur d'Alene newsletter, October 1, 2026

Big Red's Barn Indoor Animal Experience and Education (opens in a new tab)

7397 N Government Wy · Coeur d'Alene

Big Red's Barn Indoor Animal Experience and Education is North Idaho's only indoor petting zoo, where you can hand-feed miniature goats,…

Big Red's Barn Indoor Animal Experience and Education is North Idaho's only indoor petting zoo, where you can hand-feed miniature goats, hold birds, pet bunnies, and get face-to-whiskers with reptiles. Want more?

From the Coeur d'Alene newsletter, October 17, 2026

Circling Raven Golf Club (opens in a new tab)

38530 S Nukwalqw St · Worley

Challenging 18-hole course crisscrossed with wooden bridges.

Challenging 18-hole course crisscrossed with wooden bridges.