Modern vs. Rustic: Choosing a Custom Home Style That Fits North Idaho
If you’re dreaming up a custom home in North Idaho, your first big fork in the road is style: modern or rustic. Around Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, and Sandpoint, both aesthetics are thriving—often on the same road. The right choice isn’t about trends; it’s about lifestyle, site conditions, maintenance realities, and resale in our mountain-lake market. Here’s how to choose a look that fits this place and your life.
How North Idaho Locals Celebrate Fall
Fall in North Idaho is more than just a season — it’s a celebration. When the leaves start to blaze gold and crimson, the air grows crisp, and the lakes reflect autumn skies, you’ll find locals leaning into traditions that bring community and charm to every corner of the region. For anyone considering a move here, understanding these North Idaho fall traditions gives you a glimpse of what life feels like when neighbors still know each other’s names and seasons are celebrated with heart.
WA → ID: 9 Costs That Drop When You Cross the Border (and 3 that Don’t)
After the fireworks fade and the last vacationers head home, North Idaho’s real‑estate market takes a breath. Buyers who were sprinting all summer suddenly have time to think, and inventory that flew off the MLS in July lingers a little longer in September. Whether you’re still on the hunt or you’ve been waiting for the chaos to calm, this post‑summer window can be a strategic moment to make your move. Here’s what the data – and local boots‑on‑the‑ground experience – tells us about the September market pulse in Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls and the rest of Kootenai County.
September Market Pulse: Is the Post-Summer Dip Your Buying Window?
After the fireworks fade and the last vacationers head home, North Idaho’s real‑estate market takes a breath. Buyers who were sprinting all summer suddenly have time to think, and inventory that flew off the MLS in July lingers a little longer in September. Whether you’re still on the hunt or you’ve been waiting for the chaos to calm, this post‑summer window can be a strategic moment to make your move. Here’s what the data – and local boots‑on‑the‑ground experience – tells us about the September market pulse in Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls and the rest of Kootenai County.
Best Place to Live in North Idaho: Hayden vs Post Falls 2025
If you’re relocating to North Idaho in 2025, two names rise to the top fast: Hayden and Post Falls. They’re neighbors—about five miles apart—but the day-to-day feel, housing mix, and future growth look different enough that it’s worth a true side-by-side. This guide distills our on-the-ground video into clear takeaways so you can choose confidently.
Want listings, maps, and local resources? Grab our North Idaho Relocation Guide and browse current homes on North Idaho Experience. Selling before you buy? Start with our Ultimate Selling Game Plan.
From Navy SEAL to Fentanyl Addiction—and Back
What does it take to rebuild a life after you’ve lost the uniform, the paycheck, the title—and nearly your life? On the North Idaho Experience podcast, former Navy SEAL and French Foreign Legionnaire Taylor Cavanaugh sits down with us for a brutally honest conversation about fentanyl addiction, identity, discipline, and why North Idaho’s community of veterans, first responders, and freedom-minded families felt like home from day one.
Pros and Cons of Living in Bonners Ferry Idaho
Thinking about a move to the far north of North Idaho? This on-the-ground guide distills the pros and cons of living in Bonners Ferry, Idaho—so you can decide if Boundary County’s small-town lifestyle fits your plans. We cover climate, housing, schools, safety, healthcare, utilities, internet, outdoor recreation, and how far you are from bigger hubs.
Life Off Grid in North Idaho with Survivalist Karie Lee Knoke from Alone Season 9
If you’ve ever daydreamed about stepping out of the rat race and into a life powered by woodstoves, wild food, and real community, this one’s for you. In this episode of the North Idaho Experience, we sit down with Karie Lee Knoke, a wilderness skills instructor and finalist from Alone Season 9, to unpack what off-grid living in North Idaho really looks like—and what the rest of us can borrow from it.
Inside the Float Tank: Mental Health Recovery for Veterans and First Responders
When your job demands composure in chaos, real recovery often happens in silence. In this North Idaho Experience podcast highlight, we sat down with Chris Erdal to unpack how sensory deprivation float tanks, cold plunges, saunas, and red light therapy can help veterans, first responders, and stressed-out high performers reset their minds and bodies. We also share our firsthand session at Release Float Spa in Post Falls and practical ways to “stack” wellness modalities for deeper results.
Life as a SWAT Sniper: Inside 21 Years of Tactical Law Enforcement
When most people think “sniper,” they picture Hollywood: a lone operator on a distant ridge lining up a thousand-yard shot. The truth is very different. In law enforcement, sniper work is measured in yards, not miles. It’s closer, faster, and far more tactical.