Where Gumbo was #7.5: Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Lake Couer d
As recognized by PortMoresby and correctly pinpointed by Worker Bee, Gumbo was at Lake Coeur d’Alene in the Idaho panhandle, just outside the small city of Coeur d’Alene. 

 

Original Puzzle HERE

 

He was enjoying this whimsical statue of “Leopold the Photographer”, by David Clemons,  The statue sits near Higgens Point, adjoining the I-90 freeway and the Centennial Trail (which connects Spokane with Coeur d’Alene and is a very popular cycling and roller-blading trail).

Lake Coeur d
Lake Couer d
The statue highlights a generic late 19th century photographer nicknamed “Leopold”, his camera poised to capture the beautiful lake year round.  This time of year, however, Leopold is trying to photograph the migration of bald eagles to Wolf Lodge Bay where they feast on the lake’s kokanee salmon.  We’ve mentioned this migration before right here on this website.

Mature bald eagle, Wolf Lodge Bay, Lake Coeur d

(Mature bald eagle, Lake Couer d’Alene)

Juvenile Bald eagle eating a small salmon Wolf Lodge Bay, Lake Couer d;Alene.

(Juvenile bald eagle, eating a small salmon)

In the summer the lake is very popular with boaters, swimmers, kayakers and water-skiers.

Share the Post:

Comments

0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Featured Destination

Rethymno: More of Crete

Rethymno is a rare combination of history and modern-day luxury, with its multicultural old town, tropical beaches and exquisite Cretan cuisine.

Read More

recommended by TravelGumbo

Gumbo's Pic of the Day

Posts by the Same Author

Exploring Rapid City, South Dakota—the City of Presidents

Rapid City is best known for its proximity to Mt. Rushmore and the four presidents carved into it. But the City of Presidents also features a walk where you can encounter more than 40 Presidents who have been the United States’ Commander-in-Chief. The art is interesting and the walk is a lot of fun.

Read More