I saw this on Yahoo this morning. City ranking lists can be tacky, but this list actually makes sense. Congrats Coeur d'Alene, of all of the cities in the MW forum with highrises, you are the most beautiful and beautifully situated
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-...uy_3radpqhpYMA
8 Perfect Summer Lake Towns
Accessible, easy on the wallet, and just as refreshing as the ocean, our money’s on the classic American swimming hole this summer. Where will you be cooling off?
By Aaron J. Barker
#1 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Lake Coeur d'Alene
Framed by pine-forested hills, the deep blue Lake Coeur d'Alene is 25 miles long. At the northern end, weekenders from Seattle and California pack the town's brewpubs and art galleries, while its southern reaches are more secluded, with sheltered coves and inlets. The best ways to soak it all in is by kayak; the guides at ROW Adventures will point out wildlife like eagles and osprey along the way as you paddle (four-hour excursions from $67 per person).