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Links on the
Friends of the
Coeur d'Alene Trails website may be
purchased by members
or may
result from link exchanges with other non-profit groups.
Contact
the Ways and Means Committee for details.
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The purpose of the
Rails to Trails Conservancy
is to enrich America's communities and countryside by
creating a nationwide network of public trails from former
rail lines and connecting corridors. It
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with more than
100,000 members and supporters.
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The mission of
USA Cycling
is to achieve sustained success in international cycling competition and
to grow competitive cycling in America. This organization sanctions the
2011 Silver Spokes Wallace
Omnium and provides
release forms for such events.
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Idaho State Parks and Recreation
manages 30 Idaho state parks, and a variety of programs
designed to provide recreation facilities for the people
of Idaho and those who travel to the state. This site gives
detailed information on tent and RV camping, hiking, biking,
boating, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and other
Idaho recreational activities. The major portion of the
Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes,
between Harrison and Mullan, is administered by this agency.
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The
Coeur d'Alene Indian Tribe
has sovereign authority on a reservation covering 345,000
acres of mountains, lakes, timber and farmland, spanning the
western edge of the northern Rocky Mountains and the
abundant Palouse country. The southern portion of the
Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes,
between Plummer and Harrison, is administered by the Tribe.
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The mission of the
North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation
is to oversee the maintenance and continued improvement of
the existing Trail that extends 23 miles from the
Idaho/Washington state line to Blue Creek Bay, 6 miles east
of Coeur d'Alene.
The Foundation also promotes, recommends, and assists
with the standardization of Trail designs and construction in
Kootenai County.
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The
Friends of the Centennial Trail is a
non-profit corporation that assists and encourages the
development and maintenance of the Centennial Trail as
well as adjacent park areas and connecting trails. The 37 mile
paved Trail runs along the Spokane River from Nine Mile Falls
to the Idaho State line, where it connects to the North Idaho
Centennial Trail.
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The Gondola Village at the
Silver Mountain All Season Resort is located
a quarter mile off Interstate 90 at Kellogg, Exit 49.
The ski area accessed by the 3-mile gondola
covers 1600 acres of terrain ranging from beginner to
advanced expert, and is famous for champagne powder and
short lift lines.
During the summer season, the gondola takes mountain bikers,
hikers and sightseers up 3400 feet to the Lodge.
- open June 15/16 and 22/23
- open Friday through Tuesday from June 28 to September 2
- Chair 3 will run Saturday/Sunday all summer
- new beginner trail to bottom of Chair 3
- over 30 miles of developed trails
- gondola serves 3400 foot vertical drop
The resort also offers lodging, a waterpark, and a golf course
for your summer enjoyment.
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Visit
Pedal Pushers Bike Shop in Harrison, Idaho, for bike
rentals and service. Located close to the marina, city park,
campground and the
Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes.
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The
Wallace Inn is the
finest accommodation in Wallace, with beautifully
landscaped grounds, full service restaurant, lounge,
indoor pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna and exercise
room. There are 59 spacious, well-appointed rooms
and 4 luxurious suites to choose from, plus 2,200
square feet of meeting and banquet space for your
special conference or festivity. Special "Stay and Play"
packages are available for those interested in mountain
biking, ATV'ing, snowmobiling, skiing, Silver Mountain
Concerts or Wallace Melodrama. AAA, AARP, Military
and Commercial Discounts are available.
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The
North Idaho Bed and Breakfast Association
consists of 21 bed and breakfasts. Each is unique in design and amenities and
offers the traveler a rewarding experience. The Association provides
contact and other information about each member Bed and Breakfast.
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The
LakeView Lodge in Harrison Idaho, overlooks the
Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes and
the Harrison Marina. There are 8 first floor rooms,
with single Kings or 2 Double Beds, private baths, new air conditioners
and lake view decks.
They also have 2 second floor suites with kitchenettes and separated
sleeping areas.
Call (208) 689-9789 for more information.
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The
Guest House Inn & Suites, International
in Kellogg Idaho, is next to the
Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes and
across the street from Silver Mountain All Season Resort.
Formerly the Baymont Inn and Suites (and briefly the Kellogg Inn),
the Silver Valley Inn was built in 1994 as a Super 8 Motel.
No matter it's name, the establishment has always had a reputation for
providing comfortable, stylish rooms with friendly service at an affordable
rate. There are 61 rooms and 5 suites to choose from, an indoor jacuzzi and
pool to relax in, and a complimentary continental breakfast to get you
on your way to year-round outdoor adventure.
Call (208) 783-1234 for more information.
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Besides creating and maintaining this website for the Friends
of the Coeur d'Alene Trails,
Marsh Scientific Services has provided internet information
about
Wallace Idaho and the
Silver Valley since 1998.
Historic Wallace Idaho, traditionally called the
"Silver Capital of the World,"
(and more recently dubbed the
Center of the Universe)
is nestled beneath I-90, and beside the
Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes,
toward the east end of the
four-season mountain recreation paradise known as
the Silver Valley.
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Silver Pine Trade Post
eclectic mixture of unusual gift ideas, including Friends jerseys.
From fossils to Tiffany lamps, you'll find things here that you always wanted, but never knew where to purchase.
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