The city of Coeur d'Alene has had the recent honor of being named an "All American City." Coeur d'Alene sits on the shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene which was created by glaciers. The lake is 26 miles long and offers 100 miles of shoreline with more than a dozen boat ramps. Coeur d'Alene is an international resort destination that offers year round activities for all ages. Coeur d'Alene offers the longest floating boardwalk and local golf courses including a floating green at the Resort's famous golf course. Summer activities include fishing on land or by boat, hiking, horseback riding, biking, sailing, golf, and lake cruises. Winter activities include skiing at nearby resorts, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, and snowmobiling. White water rafting, museums and theme parks are also close by. Coeur d'Alene also features the largest nesting population of osprey in the western United States and hunting for rare Star Garnets that are only found in Idaho and India.