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To put it simply, the 49th state is large—663,000 square miles large. Though the population of Alaska is less than 750,000, millions of vacationers and tourists visit the northernmost state each year, taking in spectacular national parks, wildlife viewing, cascading peaks, glaciers and pristine ocean waters. There are roughly 1,000 miles of highway across the entire state, and even the capital of Juneau is only accessible by plane or ferry. While serious road trippers with p

Over the past few years my wife and I have come to really appreciate traveling in the month of September. With summer vacations over, kids going back to school and tolerable weather around most of the country, people aren’t necessarily putting travel high on their list during this month. Residing in the Northwest and being far from pale blue and bathtub warm ocean waters, we are happy to take a beach vacation any time of year. If you do head to the southern United States, Mex

Sizzle’n Cuisine is under new ownership and we are all about anything that sizzles! From eats, to entertainment and local talent, to local stories and events, we are the local guide that does it all. “Northwest Sizzle” is now run by Living Local 360 (www.LivingLocal360.com) and will be putting out a FREE, bi-annual publication. We make it EASY and AFFORDABLE for you to be present in the market and in front of your audience throughout the year and beyond. Our high quality prin

2017 Summer Family Fun! Have some summer fun enjoying a Spokane Indians baseball game at Avista Stadium. Season runs June 15 through September 3. Tickets starting at only $6 per seat. Mini plans and group tickets available too! Since being built from scratch in 1958, Avista Stadium has gained a reputation locally, regionally and nationally as a terrific setting for minor league baseball and a great place for all baseball fans to enjoy a game. Located next to the Spokane Inte

Located near Sandpoint, Idaho, in the Dover Bay Marina Village on beautiful Lake Pend Oreille, choose from our selection of waterfront bungalows or other well-appointed managed vacation properties, all with easy lake access. These aren’t just cabin rentals. Each waterfront bungalow offers the best that Dover Bay has to provide: lake access, complimentary membership in our Lake Club Fitness Center and easy access to our 9 miles of walking and biking trails that meander through

For the first time in more than 100 years, the country club in far North Spokane is being played by non-members thanks to the acquisition of the course by the Kalispel Tribe. First opened in 1898, the course is well-known for its meticulously kept fairways and greens that reside along the Little Spokane River. Guests of Northern Quest Resort & Casino can now book stay-and-play packages that include an overnight stay in the hotel, dining credit at the 1893 Public House and a r

At Northern Quest Resort & Casino, you don’t have to bet a dime to feel like a winner. The AAA Four-Diamond hotel offers 250 rooms and suites, including such luxuries as triple-head, glass-encased showers, premium electronics and quality linens on a custom-made signature mattress. To complement its luxury accommodations, guests will enjoy some of the finest Northwest cuisine at Masselow’s, a larger-than-life sports experience of EPIC sports restaurant and the no-nonsense meat

Located on magnificent 43-mile-long Lake Pend Oreille, in Sandpoint Idaho, surrounded by the Selkirk and Cabinet Mountains and with Schweitzer Mountain ski resort minutes away, Sandpoint is blessed with outstanding attractions. But it goes deeper than that. The town itself is exceptional, home to a thriving arts community, the historic Panida Theater, a busy events schedule, a plethora of excellent restaurants, fine hotels and unusual shopping keynoted by the national retaile

Explore Spokane as a local. Hotel RL by Red Lion Spokane at the Park, located on the banks of the Spokane River, is your key to downtown Spokane. Our new modern guest rooms and suites lie steps away from Riverfront Park and local attractions like the Spokane Convention Center and some of the city’s best restaurants and cafes. We have all the features you need, like complimentary Wi-Fi and craft amenities. Curiosity is the only compass you will need. Grab a cup of free coffee

The newest hotel in Sandpoint, Holiday Inn Express provides a year-round retreat. The non-smoking hotel is located off Highway 95, just minutes from Downtown Sandpoint, the Sandpoint Airport and Lake Pend Oreille. Featuring a fitness center, jacuzzi, business center and laundry, Holiday Inn Express offers exclusive rates, unpublished specials and everyday savings. 477326 US-95. Ponderay, ID 83852 208.255.4500 www.hiexpress.com #directory #travelandrecreation

Hugo's On the Hill originally opened back in the 1950s. This one-of-a-kind establishment on the South Hill offers patrons a fun experience they won’t find anywhere else in Spokane. With a remodel in 2009 and owners Chris and Alex Schwartz, and Tyson and Shelayna Skidmore at the helm, they’ve created the recipe for a successful business to play and dine. The space houses a vintage 16-lane upscale bowling alley, with décor offering a modern feel unlike any other bowling alley i

Sun's out... fun's out! Big Lake Recreation is your premium service and storage shop for your boat or RV. Get your boat tuned up or leave it safely secured in one of their warehouse storage centers. Don't spend time getting your boat ready for the next season; let Big Lake Recreation take care of the details so you can live in the moment, enjoying all that a beautiful North Idaho summer has to offer. ​​ 468501 Highway 95 Sagle, Idaho 83860 208.265.2628 ​biglakerecreation@gmai