Blue View - The Coeur d’Alenes

Blue View - The Coeur d’Alenes

The GART passes through this part of Idaho via a 72 mile bike path called the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes. I assumed it was named this because it follows the Coeur d’Alene River. In actuality, the path as well as the lake and river are named for the Coeur d’Alene Native American tribe.

In my ignorance, I didn’t know there was a Coeur d’Alene Native American tribe…

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De Pennies and Debris

De Pennies and Debris

I try to find a penny every day. Some believe if it’s face up, it’s okay to keep. If it’s face down, give it away. I keep them all and so far, so good; I’ve been pretty darned lucky. There’s more to penny finding than just pennies though. As I’m scouring the ground for loose change, several other items pique my interest.

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