Silverwood Theme Park Trip

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We had a good break from our summer routine on a trip to Silverwood Theme Park near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. We took the trek with Steve’s mom and dad in their spacious (and gas guzzling) RV. The kids (and us) enjoyed bouncing around instead of being strapped into our seats – and Hildi loved kissing on her Oma.

The first night we cruised down the gorge and arrived at Lepage Park at the mouth of the John Day River. There we were lucky enough to get a spot right on the water with a beautiful view. The next morning Hildi woke at first light and we checked out the rest of the park, then she and Oma found a fisherman that loaned Finn a pole and he and Oma caught and released a Small Mouth Bass.

From there we traveled North passed Finley, WA and stopped at a great place, Country Mercantile for lunch and produce. Before long we passed Harrington, WA and were east of Coeur d'Alene where we spent the night at Wolf Lodge Campground. I wouldn’t recommend this place, even though Silverwood did. We did have fun in the canoes and rental bikes. Hildi survived her crash off the slide ladder, Wilma’s camera survived a float in the creek, and Steve was entertained by lap dancing neighbors.

Silverwood was charming: clean, nice people working there, fun rides. It was a bit crowded as it was a hot weekend, but most rides still seemed worth the wait. There was a good variety of rides. Some small enough for Hildi, lots that they could go on with adults, and some for the over 48” crowd. We loved the log ride, bumper boats, raft ride, Corkscrew, two wood roller coasters, antique cars, Panic (140’ drop) and junk food. The next morning Hildi put on a hat and dress and said, “I look like Hannah Montana.” She was going to turn three the following day. Three going on 13. The next day we repeated a few of our favorite rides. Oma and Finn got the front seat on Tremors – starts with a 109 foot drop from 106 feed in the air (you go underground). Then we hit the water park. Poliwog Park was perfect for the kids. When Hildi napped, we got on the big tubes, wave pool, etc. We had a ball.

The next day after a trip down to Pend Oreille lake near our Farragut State Park accommodations, we hit the road and we were home in eight hours with a few stops.