b'PADDLE BOARDING (SUP) Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is one of the worlds fastest growing recreational activities and with our multiple waterways, perfect for WE LOVE A PARADE our region. The scenic possibilities are fantastic. One local favorite Whatmakesourparadesspecialistheemphasisoncommunity.is a sunset paddle along Priest Lake on a beautiful day.Simple to Watch the Fourth of July Parade as marching bands, floats, music andlearn and fun, you stand at your full height, enjoying excellent views of fun happen! Pick up a candle at The Cda Resort and gather on theeverything from water creatures to what\'s on the horizon. It\'s almost front lawn for carols the day after thanksgiving or see the Parade oflike walking on water! boats on Sand Creek in Sandpoint during the summer. Bayview isTheboardsarerelativelylighttotote,weighingbetween25-35 home to its famous "Bayview Daze" every July, consisting of a streetpounds. You can just tuck it under your arm for transport and its parade, a lighted boat parade, pancake breakfast, street fair, and 4theasier to get into the water than a kayak. Stand up paddleboarding of July fireworks. offers an amazing full body workout and is becoming a favorite cross-training activity for skiers, snowboarders and other athletes, as well as RIDE THE WAVES a popular crossover sport for many North Idaho kayak enthusiasts. IdahowhitewaterraftingoffersmorewhitewaterrivermilesthanTo rent a board, fora lesson to get you started, or suggestions on anywhere in the lower 48 states and scenery unlike any other withwhere to paddle, visit: www.northidaho.orgmore than 3,100 miles of whitewater rivers. Trips are offered on a dozen rivers, including the Snake through North Central Idaho -THRILLS AND SPILLSHells Canyon (the deepest gorge in North America) and the mainSilver Mountain has an indoor waterpark where the "Surf\'s up in Idaho\'s Salmon, dubbed the River of No Return by early explorers. Hellslargest indoor water park. Call 866.345.2675 for fun EVERYDAY!Canyons is breathtaking. It is often said that the rapids are second toSilverwood Theme Park has over 65 rides, slides, shows and attractions, the awe-inspiring feeling of being deep in a canyon with steep wallsincluding four roller coasters, Boulder Beach Water Park, a steam engine resembling those found in the Grand Canyon. If you are lookingtrain, live entertainment, restaurants, and a first of its kind in the world: for the complete rafting experience, then explore the many IdahoA 104 foot tall thrill ride with a cylindrical-shaped vehicle that seats 24 whitewater rafting trips. people facing outward, with legs dangling and wearing only a harness. What a thrill to be bumping through rapids with names like TheThe vehicle rotates 360 degrees at 13 revolutions per minute while at Grim Reaper, County Coroner, Bloody Mary, Killer Fang and Ten- the same time swings like a giant pendulum all the way upside down Pin Alley, named because the river bounces riders around rocks the104 feet above the ground bringing riders all the way around over and way a bowling ball bounces pins. over again at three and a half times the normal gravitational pull. Will You dont have to be a thrill seeker to enjoy the sport as many outfittersyou be able to handle it?have trips suitable for children.CATCH THE BIG ONEPUBLIC SHOOTING RANGEThe Farragut State Park public shooting range is open on One hundred lakes within a hundred miles and wide variety of fishFriday, Saturday and Sundays on a first-come, first-served basis. such as Chinook salmon, Northern pike, Sm & Lg mouth bass asFifty-Yard Range: Handguns & rimfire rifleswell as tasty Kokanee makes this area an anglers dream. 100-Yard Range: Rifles & shotgun slugs. Take a kid fishingcatch the experience!200-Yard Range: Limited to rifles. Here\'s what you\'ll need:Strict safety rules with on-site supervision by IDFG. May to Sept hours An Idaho fishing license valid for the year you want to fish.are 09:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Oct to Nov hours are 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Different licenses are issued to residents and nonresidents. $5 range use fee in addition to the Farragut State Park entrance fee. A special resident permit is needed to fish for salmon or steelhead. Perimeter Road and Rifle Range Road Athol, ID 83801Nonresidents can get a 3-day nonresident permit (includes aMore information:Farragut State Park: 208.683.2425fishing license).A two-pole permit is available for resident anglers who want to fish with two poles. Nonresidents can also buy a permit to fish with 2 poles.More information 208.769.1414 or visit www.idfg.idaho.govGO HUCKLEBERRY PICKINGPurple gold can be found in the mountains of Idaho during the late summer. That is the time huckleberries ripen. This small round fruit, which grows on shrubs two to six feet tall, is a delicious treat not only for humans but for bears as well. Huckleberries are a favorite food of bears so be very careful.ZIPLINE ADVENTURESandpoint, Wallace and Coeur d\'Alene all have the ability to create the ultimate outdoor experience. Check northidaho.org for more info.Majestic North Idaho|www.northidaho.org 33'