While my family was visiting from Washington and Nevada this week, I wanted to show off Coeur d’Alene’s claim to fame, so I took them on a stroll along the world’s longest floating boardwalk. Located at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, the boardwalk surrounds a lovely marina. It has a swinging gate for sailboats, a bridge for powerboat entry, and it offers great views of Lake Coeur d’Alene and Tubbs Hill. Built in 1986, the boardwalk is 3,300 ft. long and 12 ft. wide.
I decided to take Lucy along partially because I’m trying to train her to walk on a leash and partially because I don’t trust her to stay home alone. (You would not believe what a 9 week old Golden Retriever can do while barricaded in a kitchen with nothing but a dish full of water and a couple chew toys!) She is a celebrity down at the marina now. Men, women, teenagers, and children left their boats, hotels, and picnics to fuss over Lucy. One man, returnng to his boat, scooped her up, hugged her, kissed her, and stood and talked to me for almost an hour, sharing stories about the Golden Retrievers he has owned and giving me training advice. Finally, we said our goodbyes and as I watched him stagger back to his boat with the six pack of beer he’d been carrying, I wondered whether he’d ever owned a dog in his life. Either way, I had fun talking to him.
Kim, I have been there and enjoyed the Boardwalk as you have written about here. I do remember watching a youngster fishing off of the Boardwalk and catching a very nice Smallmouth Bass. Maybe I should have tried that! Hope you are having a great summer.
ReplyDeleteWe're getting a late start on our summer here in North Idaho. It's been strangely cool and rainy! I've been feeling like I'm back in Western Washington, where I grew up. It's finally warm and sunny now, so I'm sure I'll be wandering around and blogging about it. You say that you saw a young fisherman catch something from the boardwalk? Maybe we'll try that. Did you do any fishing when you were here?
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, no! I was there with my wife on a business trip and didn't have much time to truly relax. Did go out on the Dinner Cruise on the big boat on the lake. That was pretty awesome. Also, drove around Fernan Lake, (I think that was it). Enjoyed the drive. Your area is beautiful and I would like to return sometime for some fishing and relaxation.
ReplyDeleteMel, Fernan Lake really is beautiful. I've been known to wander out there by myself from time to time when I just sort of need to "get away". I think I might try fishing there this weekend.
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