RIDING WITH KURT

Hell's Canyon is a huge canyon located in Western Idaho. It has both the Salmon River and Snake River and covers over 652,000 acres. Seeing the beauty of this place was absolutely incredible on my recent post it note trip to Idaho. One of the best ways to see this portion of the canyon is by boat. Hammer Down River Excursions offers just that. They offer two tours that covers not only the seeing the beauty of the canyon but they offer a history of the each one is differe

The Sturgeon is a prehistoric fish that can be found in both the Salmon and Snake Rivers of Idaho. The ages of the fish can range from sixty to over a hundred years old. The fish range in size from three feet to over ten feet. When fishing with Hammer Down Excursions this is one fishing experience to add. On the first day we made two stops at an attempt to catch these fascinating species of fish. The first stop was with no success but the second would be much different. T

The second part of my fishing trip with Hammer Down Excursions took us to the Salmon River. It is a beautiful stretch of river near the town of White Bird Idaho. The fish we would be going after are some of the hardest to catch but the experience would be amazing if we landed one. The two species of fish that we would be attempting to catch are the Steelhead and Salmon. We would be doing more trolling but the ride down the river that morning was cold but absolutely beauti

Fishing has been apart of my life since I was a young child. Four years ago I made a trip to fly fish in the South Fork of the Snake River that would eventually lead to the beginnings of ridingwithkurt.com. In January I attended a Safari Club International event in Nashville, TN where I met a guy named Homer. He and I hit it off and last week the reality began with a two day fishing adventure that eventually would be recommended to me by post it note. Over the next few da

The events in Nashville, TN are not slowing down. There are events at The Ryman, Nissan Stadium, The Pinnacle, The Truth, First Bank Stadium, and The Schermerhorn. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. The Ryman has another great lineup beginning tonight with The 30th Annual Concert For Cumberland Heights. Tuesday at 7:00 pm Yebba will perform. Thursday Lauren Alaina will offer a great show at 7:30 pm. Legendary musician and band Sawyer Bro

Just south of White Bird is the town of Riggins, ID. You would never think there are anything to explore in this Idaho town but someone provided me a post it note to a dining experience that is absolutely delicious. It is a restaurant that offers some true Idaho culture. The Seven Devils Steakhouse is one of those hidden gems that offers a great western atmosphere, food, drinks, and service. The menu ranges from appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches, entree items, and st

Someone provided me a post it note for a drive throughout Idaho. It began in Coeur d'Alene and take me to Boise, ID. My next stop would be along this journey but the drive to this place was absolutely awesome. It takes about three hours and the views are incredible. My next stop after Moscow, ID would be to White Bird, ID where I would be spending the next two days fishing there. The drive starts from Coeur d'Alene along Highway 95 and takes you through so much beauty.

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