RIDING WITH KURT

After leaving Coeur d'Alene I drove south to my next stop that was a pit stop on road trip that is only and hour and fifteen minutes south of the city. Moscow, ID is home to the University of Idaho Vandals and has a really neat downtown. The downtown may not be that big but there are plenty of shops and dining stops to check out. One such stop is a neat book store that has reading material for all ages. The Book People of Moscow is a locally owned book store and there are

A trip to Coeur d'Alene, ID offers so much to see and do. It was my first stop in my post it note journey to the state of Idaho. Whether your are looking for great hiking, sightseeing, dining, shopping, and other features then this is one worth checking out. Throughout the downtown there are plenty of shops and restaurants. A couple of restaurants that I enjoyed were Dockside Restaurant for dinner and Florrette for breakfast. There is great shopping area throughout the d

Throughout the city of Coeur d'Alene there a tremendous amount of coffee shops and restaurants. There is one though that offers a great breakfast pastries, coffee, and tea items. It is located in the heart of the downtown area and a easy walk from anywhere. Florette All Day Cafe is a quaint little coffee shop and cafe. Their menu is quite simple but will not leave you disappointed. I had their Iced Green Tea which was very good but it was the breakfast item that I had th

When it comes to the state of Idaho there is tremendous beauty. Around the city of Coeur d'Alene you will find this. If you are a fan of hiking then there is one area that it is worth checking out. It takes you through the hills and mountains along the lake. Tubbs Hill is a hiking area that offers various stretches of hikes through this scenic area. The hikes range from short easy walks to more extreme that can push you to the limits but one thing you will find regardles

One of the things you will notice in near the beginning of the Mudgy Moose Trail beginning, The Marina Boardwalk, and Tubbs Hill Trail is a fascinating memorial. It is one that is commemorative to those who served our country. There are five pillars that offer a tribute to those who served and and another to the ones who never returned. It is moving area that has a statue to those local to the city of Coeur d'Alene never returned. The memorial is for The Tomb of the Unkno

In the city of Coeur d'Alene a local author Named Susan Nipp created a fun childrens book that was published in 2008. The story is about a moose named Mudgy who has to venture through the city looking for his friend Mille the mouse. The story takes you throughout the city to discover the town and eventually where the two friends are united. Today the real trail is there where those of all ages can follow the path as the trail begins near the marina and a trailhead. It is

Yesterday I made it down to an area of Coeur d'Alene that is quite historic. and a part of my post it note journey to this great town. The city itself is absolutely beautiful and sits with surrounding mountains and along Lake Coeur d'Alene there is one historic site that has been there since 1985. It is a popular area that offers great views of the surrounding area. Along Lake Coeur d'Alene you will the world's largest floating boardwalk. It is called The Boardwalk Marina

Last night I finally arrived in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho for another post it note trip. After checking into my hotel I headed to dining experience that one had recommended to me located at a sophisticated hotel in the heart of the city and along the lake. Although it was 9:15 pm at night the atmosphere at the restaurant was very good. The Dockside Kitchen is an amazing dining experience right in The Coeur d'Alene Hotel. They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast t

I am heading back out west on another post it note journey. Looking forward to traveling throughout Western Idaho to some spectacular places like Coeur d'Alene, White Bird, McCall, and Boise. Will be adventuring to some great rivers for fishing and flyfishing on the Salmon River with Hammer Down River Excursions and the Boise River with Idaho Angler. The big question is will your post it note be featured? Also, want to give a shoutout to my friends at Bourbon and Barber f

Tomorrow I am heading for another post it note journey and will be gone next week. There may be some rain in the forecast next week but that will not slow things down. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. Bridgestone Arena has Hockey and concerts this week. On Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm the Nashville Predators host the Carolina Hurricanes. Thursday at 7:30 pm the Jonas Brothers will be performing. The legend himself Dave Matthews will offer

When it comes to the state of Colorado there are so many various areas to explore. The natural beauty found throughout the state is immense as well as the quaint mountain towns. Colorado has also been part of my journey over the last four years including two post it note trips. There is one place that stand out to me as a must when visiting this great state and offer exceptional beauty plus were recommended to me by post it note. Three years ago I made a post it note jou

One of the oldest areas of The United States next to Saint Augustine, FL is the New England States. I was in New England earlier this year on a post it journey and there is so much to see and do especially with the history and various towns. One state is a hidden gem especially for summer travel that is located in the heart of New England and it may not be on your radar for summer travel but it is worth checking out. In 1636 the colony of Rhode Island would be founded by R

Summer is always a big time of year for travel. There are so many great destinations in the United States to explore including many National Parks. There is one National Park that allows you to see the west in a way that it originally looked especially with the wildlife and part of my post Yellowstone National Park located in the Northwest corner of Wyoming and includes potions of Idaho and Montana is a remarkable place. It was established as not only America's first Natio

The week is kicking off here in the Music City and it will be another busy one. There are events at Bridgestone, Geodis Park, The Ryman, The Schermerhorn, The Pinnacle, and The Truth this week. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. Soccer is back at Geodis Park this week with two games taking place. On Wednesday Nashville SC takes on Philadelphia at 7:30 pm. On Sunday at 3:30 pm they will be hosting New York. Bridgestone Arena has another f

The United States has plenty of great areas to explore including National Parks. If you are looking for the natural beauty of the American states then these are some of the best ways to see it. Utah is one state that offers a tremendous amount of National Parks including one located in the Southwestern portion of the state and part of my post it note journey. Zion National Park is a massive National Park formed by the Virgin River is southwestern Utah. The entrance is loc

Las Vegas, NV is the city that never sleeps and part of a post it note journey that I experienced over three years ago. It has The Strip, Freemont Strip, and many areas to explore. There is one thing though that I enjoyed that isn't in those areas at all but lies in the dessert. The Hoover Dam is a fascinating piece that sits at over 726 feet in height. It was originally constructed from 1931 to 1936 in the Black Canyon of The Colorado River. This architectural feat is ab

The city of Nashville, TN has some remarkable hotels throughout the city. There is one though that dates back to 1913, has been part of the history of this town, and even has a post it note recommendation for it. It offers a luxury stay with the 122 rooms, a fine dining experience, and a great coffee shop. The Hermitage Hotel is located on 6th Avenue North in the downtown area of Nashville, TN. The hotel was opened up in 1913 as the cities first luxury hotel. The lobby i

A couple weeks ago I provided a ride to a couple who live in Bellevue, TN. They told me about some of their favorite dining spots including one that I had a post it note recommendation for. They said it was their favorite Mexican restaurant in the Bellevue area and one I made a stop at a few days ago. Casa Calixto offers great Mexican classics, Margarita's, and other tasty treats. The chips and salsa a very good with the salsa freshly made. The Margarita was very good as

Arizona is a state that I have been enjoying traveling to for nearly ten years which includes two post it note journeys. East of Phoenix you will find a mysterious area that offers a interesting area to travel to. I made a journey to this place five years ago and it is absolutely fascinating. The Superstition Mountains are a stretch of mountains east of Phoenix, AZ. They are part of the Tonto National Forrest which provides some unique geography, hiking, and views of the

The city of Nashville offers plenty of great museums. Whether you are looking for music, history, science, or the arts there is a museum form everyone. One such museum sits in Nashville's second oldest music venue and offers every genre of music history. Plus, this great museum even has a post it note recommendation from one of their employees. The Musicians Hall of Fame is located on 4th Avenue North, and this place is awesome. The cost of the entry into the museum is $2