The boat launch located upstream from Avista's hydroelectric dam is set to close for the season Monday, November 14th.

The Q'emiln Park boat launch on the Spokane River closes when the water level drops due to winter weather conditions.

That means Avista's will draw down Lake Coeur d'Alene like they do each year. 

River levels will be about three feet below summer levels.  Avista says the lake could drop another five feet by January.

Avista has a 24-hour information line that provides info about changing water levels in Lake Spokane, Lake Coeur d'Alene and the Spokane River.  In Washington you can call 509-495-8043 and in Idaho 208-769-1357.

Lookout Pass

The base lodge has a new east wing with 80 seats and a deck with an upslope view. You can also see new improvements to Exit 0 and the B-52 terrain park from the new deck.

Starting January, the mountain will be open six days a week through February with improved grooming thanks to a Pisten Bully Edge Snowcat.

The mountain hopes to build an additional two chairlifts on Eagle Peak that could potentially expand to 700 acres and 1,400 vertical feet of ski-able acreage. The expansion has been approved, but a timeline has not been set.

New ski programs include: the Senior Workshop, Downhill Divas for women and Next Level for intermediate and advanced skiers.

Continued: Silver Mountain and Schweitzer Mountain Resort

Most people go to Silverwood Theme Park to ride the roller coasters and hit the wave pool. But this weekend, 1,000 cross country runners will converge on the park.

It's the 11th Annual Coaster Cross Country Meet. 35 varsity and junior varsity teams from high schools in Idaho, Washington and Montana will trek through the back of the park and the woods around Silverwood this Saturday. It's the largest cross country invitational in the Northwest.

The running is fun, but there's even more.