When is the best time to ski Sun Valley?

I%26#39;m thinking about a ski vacation in Sun Valley. When is the best time to go? January? February? I%26#39;m looking for optimal snow.

I usually vacation in Park City and know that early February is when they get their best snow. Is this true for Sun Valley as well?

Linda

When is the best time to ski Sun Valley?

We have tons now come on up!Jan. is good for less crowds and feb is better for sunshine and more crowds.Both are useually good for snow even into March. So? what are you waiting for?

relocating from Seattle

My husband has been going to Coeur d%26#39;Alene for years on business and is finally winning the battle to move there and simplify our lifestyle. We have a 3 year old son and I am interested in schools, activities for kids, etc. Any thoughts on this? Anyone else relocate from Seattle and have thoughts on their new lifestyle? Is the weather more manageable than all the rain/grey here? Thanks for your thoughts!

relocating from Seattle

Hi ';weighingtheoptions';,

First of all, the weather isn%26#39;t nearly as grey as Seattle or Portland. We do get rain, but not nearly as much as you do, and the snow isn%26#39;t a problem -- it%26#39;s actually pretty mild in the winter and when there is snow the streets are kept very clear.

We moved here from Southern California years ago and it%26#39;s the best thing we%26#39;ve done. Although Coeur d%26#39;Alene is really growing and becoming popular with transplanted Californians, there%26#39;s still a ';small town'; feel to much of the city and you%26#39;ll definitely feel less stressed compared to L.A. or Seattle. The area is really made up of about 4 cities all close together -- Coeur d%26#39;Alene, Post Falls, Hayden and Dalton Gardens. You can literally drive from Post Falls, through Coeur d%26#39;Alene and Dalton and into Hayden in about 15 minutes. We have all the big restaurant chains and supermarket chains, as well as a Wal-Mart, so you won%26#39;t miss any shopping. The big city of Spokane is only 25 minutes away, so if you do want to see high rise buildings and be in a ';big city';, you can go there (not that there%26#39;s much to see....).

The schools are great -- very highly rated academically, and there%26#39;s a real family atmosphere. Lots of emphasis on team sports for the kids.

Home prices are up a lot from a year ago. They rose almost 50% in some areas, but took a dip last July, and are now only up about 20%. The average home price is back to around $180,000.

One thing to keep in mind -- it can be tough to find a job, and if you do it will pay a lot less than what you may be used to (unless you%26#39;re in the nursing field). If you made $20 an hour in Seattle, you%26#39;ll probably start at half that and it may take a few months to find work.

Once you do, you%26#39;ll find that living is cheaper so it evens out.

Good luck on your move if you decide to move.

Stop over on way to YNP

Looking for a place to stay on a one night stop over on my way from Salt Lake City to Yellowstone. Plan on arriving fairly early in the day and would like to stay near Pocatello or Idaho Falls. Was thinking about a day at the mineral pools and setting up a dinner wagon ride at a ranch (can%26#39;t remember the name). Any suggestions?

Stop over on way to YNP

When are you going? There are a couple of places near Idaho Falls that offer the ';Wagon Ride'; type experience - but none are open this time of year (February). Our favorite is Mountain River Ranch (208-538-7337)which is about 15 minutes outside of the city (in a town called Ririe). It%26#39;s got all of your classic stuff (shootout, wagon ride, dinner show). Prices are very reasonable.

Lava Hot Springs is a great place to stop and enjoy the mineral pools. It%26#39;s about 45 minutes southeast of Pocatello. If you%26#39;re coming in the summer, you can also rent an inner tube and float down the river through town (that%26#39;s the BIG excitement in Lava - but it really is fun). It%26#39;s also got a huge outdoor pool with 10 meter diving platform for the not-so-feint of heart.

I would highly recommend Idaho Falls over Pocatello for your overnight stop. Pocatello doesn%26#39;t have a real ';downtown'; area with shops and restaurants like Idaho Falls does (they%26#39;re both very small towns - so don%26#39;t expect a lot - but there%26#39;s a lot more to do in I.F.).

What are the ages of your group (kids, elderly)? I can recommend soome specific restaurants/things-to-do if you%26#39;d like.

Stop over on way to YNP

Thank you so much. I was beginning to think that nobody went to Idaho. My kids are 14 and 10, girl and boy respectively. We plan to be in IF by around noon time and hope to spend the better part of the day exploring.

I really think the Wagon Ride dinner thing sounds like something very different than any thing here in NJ.

We will probably stop there on our way back to SLC from Jackson Hole. Wanted to try two different towns.

Idaho Falls isn%26#39;t exactly a hotbed of tourism - but, yes, people actually do come here (mostly on their way somewhere else!). My kids are 13, 11 %26amp; 9 and they absolutely love Yellowstone. We go every year for a weekend at the Old Faithful Inn - you will have a wonderful time.

Jackson Hole isn%26#39;t quite as kid friendly (it%26#39;s more of an adult town). Lots of (for this area) ';expensive'; shopping, and a few really fun bars and restaurants. If you%26#39;re there for the 4th of July, you will definitely enjoy the parade (lots of horse- drawn entries). There%26#39;s usually a mountain man festival going on around the same time at Teton Village - worth a few hours if you can make it. (This is the real McCoy stuff -axe throwing, animal skinning, living-in-an-isolated-cabin-type bunch.)

Idaho Falls itself doesn%26#39;t have a whole lot touristy to offer - but we%26#39;re near lots of interesting places.

Hope you have a great trip!

wanting to relocate

My husband and I are thinking of relocating to Idaho. We have been looking at properties and like several on Bear Lake. Can anyone tell me about the area and how isolated is it? What are schools like?

wanting to relocate

i am a real estate agent in Kuna, Idaho, which is just outside Boise. I am not too familiar with the Bear Lake Area, but would love you help you research the area if you would like. In the meantime, visit me at stubbsrealty.net - we have a link to the mls system which will give you up to the minute listings for all of idaho. You just put in the criteria you are looking for and it will bring up everything available. Good hunting! And let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

Gail Jackson

Stubbs Realty

208-866-8826

gmj62@msn.com

kunarealty.net

coeur d'alene golf course

i will be in coeur d%26#39;alene in late august,any infomation on the course will be of great help.also any suggestions on restaurants ? jack

coeur d'alene golf course

are you playing the famous one at the resort...

if case, the web site gives a pretty good overview

http://www.cdaresort.com/golf/

if questions after looking, feel free....

The Resort has a nice view dining room of the lake..

http://www.cdaresort.com/dining/

so if coming as a tourist, I would recommend this place.

Locals enjoy it for ';key occasions';; the view is wonderful of the lake; and the food is good. (huge portions).

coeur d'alene golf course

yes the resort course

I have heard you must be a guest of the resort hotel to play at the course, is this true?

I imagine the original poster has visited the area already (and hopefully enjoyed a wonderful day of golf), but for future reference --

The Resort%26#39;s website has some information on the course and in answer to the above poster, you do not have to be a hotel guest to play.

For more information

http://cdaresort.com/golf/

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Places to eat in Sandpoint or Hayden

Any great places in Sandpoint or Hayden for a great breakfast. Doesn%26#39;t have to be fancy - just great food.

Places to eat in Sandpoint or Hayden

Try Rustlers Roost in Hayden on the corner of Hwy 95 %26amp; Hayden Ave. Can%26#39;t miss the red barn.

In CDA, try Breakfast Nook on Sherman or Nosworthy%26#39;s on Government Way %26amp; Kathleen. Nothing fancy at either place but great food.

Places to eat in Sandpoint or Hayden

I second the above recommendation for Rustler%26#39;s Roost on Hwy 95. They%26#39;re only open for breakfast and lunch but I%26#39;ve never been disappointed.

There are also quite a few reasonably priced ';chain restaurants'; in the area that all serve pretty good breakfasts.

There%26#39;s an IHOP on 4th street and a Sheri%26#39;s on Hwy 95 that both have weekday specials with pretty big portions, for not a lot of money.

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Le Cafe de Paris in Boise

I am wanting to take my girlfriend out for dinner sometime, and have been looking around. I%26#39;ve been to Asiago%26#39;s, but I know they%26#39;re too spendy for me. So I came across Le Cafe de Paris. Here%26#39;s what Idaho Press Tribune has to say about its prices:

Quiches, $6.50. Other entrees, $4.50-$5.50. Soups, $3.50. Salads, $3-$4. Desserts, $1-$4.

Is this correct? If so, it sounds perfect!

Thanks!

Le Cafe de Paris in Boise

if she likes mexican - take her on a short road trip to Kuna - there is a little place called El Gallo Giro in downtown Kuna that is seriously the BEST mexican food I%26#39;ve ever tasted. You%26#39;ll love the service and the food. The owner Enrique is fantastic! Expect to wait awhile on weekend nights unless you call ahead for reservations though. Good luck!

Le Cafe de Paris in Boise

As a Twin Falls resident of 12 years, I%26#39;d say the best spot is Prasai%26#39;s Thai food right here in Twin. Great authentic food with flawless service and reasonably priced. Otherwise, ...

Have you tried Smokey Mountain Pizza? We go there when in Boise, Hailey and Ketchum and except for one weak afternoon in Hailey, we%26#39;ve always a great meal there with plenty of ambience. What%26#39;s the Boise Vietnamese place out by the mall? We%26#39;ve been there twice. Also very good food, with a wide range of entrees and prices and great ambience.

Good luck!