Hey Trent! you finally did my town. I live in the trees up in the mountain part of Rathdrum and Absolutely love it. The first thing I noticed moving here was how nice and helpful everyone has been. My Son loves the local high school as well. I started watching your Vids after we started building our new home or We surely would have used you as our realtor. We love the location for sure. It’s about the same drive time to Coeur d’Alene as it is Spokane and also quick to Schweitzer to go skiing or fishing Sand Point area. The one thing you didn’t mention is the snow hangs around a bit longer in the mountain side of Rathdrum above the railroad and you also hear the trains at times but well worth being in such a great place and Community. Still want to buy you lunch some day!
Love it! I'm doing another video on it. 10 Reason I couldn't live in Rathdrum. Let me know about lunch! I can never not take someone up on free lunch LOL.
@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho Sweet, we can meet up at Nadine’s for some of that smoked brisket they do and I can help you come up for reasons not to come here, Like Nadines is getting crowded. Ha! I wrote you through one of your lender sites.
We have some events that go on throughout the year. Rathdrum Days: it's a 3 day event of a parade BBQ and much more. It takes place in July. Truck or Treat: your average Trunk or treat exspirence quite small but really enjoyable. Tree lighting + more: oh yes the tree lighting. A beautiful tree lit up in downtown Rathdrum. Hot chocolate fires and after the fact book yourself a horse sleigh ride around downtown. Around 8:00 pm a car parade of decorated cars will drive all through town. Ball drop: on New Years Rathdrum puts on a Ball drop. Each year around 9:00 pm head downtown to enjoy that. 4th of July: not really an event but it's one of the best nights you will ever have. I do recommend wearing some formal of ear protection though. Hope this helps!!! ♡♡
I knew I'd find a video from you on rathdrum lol. This is where I'm hoping to move to whenever I get my 2 houses in Florida sold. My aunt and uncle live off of twin lakes. Also, it's kinda fitting to move over hear the Lakeland school since I live in Lakeland fl 🤣. Anyway, love your videos. Really mentally preparing me for what to expect living in north Idaho! Keep'em coming G dog!
I used to live in Coeur d'Alene and would have to go up to Rathdrum for my job. The people there are laidback. I hope it remains simple and boring for many years to come.
Hi Trent!! Watched and thumbed up 3 of your videos. But I'm not here to learn about moving to Idaho. I'm trying to understand because what is happening to your state has happened to my state in Northern New England. I retired here almost twenty years ago. Yeah, I'm an old guy. I live in a town which inhabits about 35 square miles with a population of 2500 people. My domicile is in a hamlet so there are even less people where I actually live. After growing up and living in a borough of New York City for most of my life, my slow trek north brought me to where I am today. I've never looked back or had any regrets. Joining a local church immediately after moving here resulted in many friendships. Unfortunately, being in my eighth decade, there has been a great loss of some friends. But I persevere because I have embraced the land, the weather, the culture and most importantly, the people. My state is changing but I took no active part in that other than relocating here. I never wanted it to morph into some aspiration of "big city life." I hear you Trent, loud and clear. Chuck in Northern New England
During the winter when snowing, especially heavy snow, are you stranded in Ranthdrum or stranded in your house? Or can you still drive to Coure de lane?
There's so much snow that you sometimes get stuck in your house for up to a week at a time. The city tries to conserve power, so they turn it off every other day for a couple of hours. So, you really need a wood stove and a back up of emergency food. But you get used to it!
I can't speak for Rathdrum now. Its grown a lot since I lived there in late 90s early 2000s. My son went through 6-12 in Lakeland schools there. They are some of the best in North Idaho. Its a great family community! Wonderful people.
@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho you are welcome. I enjoy your videos. I love North Idaho. Always have and wouldn't change a thing about it. The natural beauty and outdoors trumps nightlife and city life!
Hi Trent! Thanks for your vids...both my husband and I have a family history in Idaho (my dad was from Troy, his G'ma from Rathdrum). Can you do a review of the Troy area and maybe 'silver mining communities" ? THANK YOU. YOU ARE THE BEST!
I live in a big city and don't really enjoy going out anyways, I'll be good if there is no big things to do. We usually do our own thing at home here, we have a theatre screen that we put up in our backyard and have a fire pit that we like to use plus an arcade that we play with now and then, I think we'll be good. I am also a chef so I just might end up bringing a new spot into town for locals to enjoy. We created our own little entertainment at home and would invite neighbors if we felt like it would be appropriate at a later time. I have been researching rathrdrum and it feels right for me and my family. We are a busy working but close nit family, so this would be great.
I lived in Rathdrum from 1997 to 2011, moved due to husband’s career change and daughter choosing an out of state college. I miss rathdrum and will be purchasing acreage to spend summers there as we have moved to kuna,idaho in southern idaho. I was a Realtor from 2000 to 2011, Trent is extremely knowledgeable about North Idaho. As for train sounds, we became so used to hearing them that we missed them when we didn’t and have the same situation in Kuna. We love Rathdrum, it is a great place for kids to grow up! Trent is right about the snow belt - it starts in Rathdrum and gets heavier the further north you travel, but its beautiful and not hindering and we had several horses while living there!! Use Trent as your Realtor, he is so knowledgeable!!
@Diane Ibsen the prices have gone up everywhere but there are still some fairly affordable places in the Rathdrum area. It all depends on what you’re looking for. Feel free to reach out to trent@livinglifenorthidaho.com and we can answer any other questions you might have.
Love your honest opinions...one thing you should mention is that Idahoans get quite upset with crazy drivers. We are legal and don't like drugs or illegal acts. Also, there is another Mexican restaurant is La Cabana next to the one grocery store.
I think the trick to making these types of comments effective is to say “definitely don’t move there” versus “move here..” Otherwise it sounds like your guarding a pot of gold. 😉
Thanks for making our lives miserable!!! Why do we need all these people. It used to be a great place until people like you ruined it with your greed. How many people is enough????
I'm someone who grew up in Rathdrum and lived in the area (sans about 6yrs for school) for about 40 years. I'll answer whatever questions you want without trying to sell you anything!
Hey Trent! you finally did my town. I live in the trees up in the mountain part of Rathdrum and Absolutely love it. The first thing I noticed moving here was how nice and helpful everyone has been. My Son loves the local high school as well. I started watching your Vids after we started building our new home or We surely would have used you as our realtor. We love the location for sure. It’s about the same drive time to Coeur d’Alene as it is Spokane and also quick to Schweitzer to go skiing or fishing Sand Point area. The one thing you didn’t mention is the snow hangs around a bit longer in the mountain side of Rathdrum above the railroad and you also hear the trains at times but well worth being in such a great place and Community. Still want to buy you lunch some day!
Love it! I'm doing another video on it. 10 Reason I couldn't live in Rathdrum. Let me know about lunch! I can never not take someone up on free lunch LOL.
@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho
Sweet, we can meet up at Nadine’s for some of that smoked brisket they do and I can help you come up for reasons not to come here, Like Nadines is getting crowded. Ha!
I wrote you through one of your lender sites.
We love Rathdrum near Lone Mountain. It’s perfect for us, lots of great people in Rathdrum.
HALLELUJAH Trent. We bought a house in rathdrum. Was wishing for post falls but we are grateful.
We have some events that go on throughout the year.
Rathdrum Days: it's a 3 day event of a parade BBQ and much more. It takes place in July.
Truck or Treat: your average Trunk or treat exspirence quite small but really enjoyable.
Tree lighting + more: oh yes the tree lighting. A beautiful tree lit up in downtown Rathdrum. Hot chocolate fires and after the fact book yourself a horse sleigh ride around downtown. Around 8:00 pm a car parade of decorated cars will drive all through town.
Ball drop: on New Years Rathdrum puts on a Ball drop. Each year around 9:00 pm head downtown to enjoy that.
4th of July: not really an event but it's one of the best nights you will ever have. I do recommend wearing some formal of ear protection though.
Hope this helps!!! ♡♡
I knew I'd find a video from you on rathdrum lol. This is where I'm hoping to move to whenever I get my 2 houses in Florida sold. My aunt and uncle live off of twin lakes. Also, it's kinda fitting to move over hear the Lakeland school since I live in Lakeland fl 🤣. Anyway, love your videos. Really mentally preparing me for what to expect living in north Idaho! Keep'em coming G dog!
Been here since mid-December. Absolutely LOVE Rathdrum.
I used to live in Coeur d'Alene and would have to go up to Rathdrum for my job. The people there are laidback. I hope it remains simple and boring for many years to come.
The hiking and wildlife would be a perk... Great video, would love to similar videos on Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene
Here you go… ruclips.net/p/PLaTb03gUs_BLcitr9B6TttvSyTVqrh2Vi
Hi Trent!! Watched and thumbed up 3 of your videos. But I'm not here to learn about moving to Idaho. I'm trying to understand because what is happening to your state has happened to my state in Northern New England. I retired here almost twenty years ago. Yeah, I'm an old guy. I live in a town which inhabits about 35 square miles with a population of 2500 people. My domicile is in a hamlet so there are even less people where I actually live. After growing up and living in a borough of New York City for most of my life, my slow trek north brought me to where I am today. I've never looked back or had any regrets. Joining a local church immediately after moving here resulted in many friendships. Unfortunately, being in my eighth decade, there has been a great loss of some friends. But I persevere because I have embraced the land, the weather, the culture and most importantly, the people. My state is changing but I took no active part in that other than relocating here. I never wanted it to morph into some aspiration of "big city life." I hear you Trent, loud and clear. Chuck in Northern New England
What a great comment @Bartonone2005. Thank you for taking the time to write this!
During the winter when snowing, especially heavy snow, are you stranded in Ranthdrum or stranded in your house? Or can you still drive to Coure de lane?
There's so much snow that you sometimes get stuck in your house for up to a week at a time. The city tries to conserve power, so they turn it off every other day for a couple of hours. So, you really need a wood stove and a back up of emergency food. But you get used to it!
I can't speak for Rathdrum now. Its grown a lot since I lived there in late 90s early 2000s. My son went through 6-12 in Lakeland schools there. They are some of the best in North Idaho. Its a great family community! Wonderful people.
Thank you for commenting Paula! Really appreciate it.
@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho you are welcome. I enjoy your videos. I love North Idaho. Always have and wouldn't change a thing about it. The natural beauty and outdoors trumps nightlife and city life!
I remember driving this road at 6:29
Hi Trent! Thanks for your vids...both my husband and I have a family history in Idaho (my dad was from Troy, his G'ma from Rathdrum). Can you do a review of the Troy area and maybe 'silver mining communities" ? THANK YOU. YOU ARE THE BEST!
I live here. I love it!!!
I live in a big city and don't really enjoy going out anyways, I'll be good if there is no big things to do. We usually do our own thing at home here, we have a theatre screen that we put up in our backyard and have a fire pit that we like to use plus an arcade that we play with now and then, I think we'll be good. I am also a chef so I just might end up bringing a new spot into town for locals to enjoy.
We created our own little entertainment at home and would invite neighbors if we felt like it would be appropriate at a later time. I have been researching rathrdrum and it feels right for me and my family. We are a busy working but close nit family, so this would be great.
As a former sous chef who was classically trained in French and Italian, I'm curious to know what cuisine you feel the area is missing?
I used to live here!
Please do a similar style video for Coeur D Alene. Coeur d alene has a type of living thats different than the rest of north idaho.
Will do
I lived in Rathdrum from 1997 to 2011, moved due to husband’s career change and daughter choosing an out of state college. I miss rathdrum and will be purchasing acreage to spend summers there as we have moved to kuna,idaho in southern idaho. I was a Realtor from 2000 to 2011, Trent is extremely knowledgeable about North Idaho. As for train sounds, we became so used to hearing them that we missed them when we didn’t and have the same situation in Kuna. We love Rathdrum, it is a great place for kids to grow up! Trent is right about the snow belt - it starts in Rathdrum and gets heavier the further north you travel, but its beautiful and not hindering and we had several horses while living there!! Use Trent as your Realtor, he is so knowledgeable!!
I have family in Rathdrum. But it is getting expensive now.
Hi. Can you tell me if rathdrum is gentrified like so many towns have become 😢
@Diane Ibsen the prices have gone up everywhere but there are still some fairly affordable places in the Rathdrum area. It all depends on what you’re looking for. Feel free to reach out to trent@livinglifenorthidaho.com and we can answer any other questions you might have.
@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho So sadly it def. sounds def. Gentrified😢
@@dianeibsen5994only about 250,000 for a 30+ year old trailer on an 1/8 acre! Great bargains!
Isn't Rathdrum spelled backwards Murder?
We just moved from British Columbia and Rathdrum is awesome! Thanks for having us
Sounds like the perfect fit for my taste….. just not for my wife. I don’t think she could handle that northern idaho winter.
moved there 2 years ago from Coeur d'Alene and love it. Great High School. My boys enjoy it.
you're not talking about weather/climate in Idaho
I’m not?
Love your honest opinions...one thing you should mention is that Idahoans get quite upset with crazy drivers. We are legal and don't like drugs or illegal acts.
Also, there is another Mexican restaurant is La Cabana next to the one grocery store.
I want to move there
Wow. This small town is so wonderful! Thank you for sharing this out.
Rathdrum is my home town
Right on. Are you still living there?
@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho no moved away to missouri when I was 28 or 29 maybe even 30 years ago
@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho I was born in big blue lol and live in rathdrum, went to Johnbrown elementary and moved
I went to basic training at Ft LostInTheWoods. That was enough time spent in Missouri for me. That damn heat and those bugs. Don’t know how you do it.
@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho lots of water lol
Funny thing I live in Rathdrum Idaho
I very much enjoy your videos.
I need to ask.. do you people know that there is a whole wonderful giving world out there?
I'm really sorry you don't answer any email nothing
Oh yeah, that wasn't downtown rathdrum, Downtown is off of 53
Can you do Spirit Lake and Moyie Springs?
Moyie springs will be this summer but for Spirit Lake… here you go ruclips.net/p/PLaTb03gUs_BIEAMtwpAfA6heQUvsBuLTH
No...Rathdrum is horrible... you definitely dont want to move here. Move to Boise or move to Spokane...just dont move here
I think the trick to making these types of comments effective is to say “definitely don’t move there” versus “move here..” Otherwise it sounds like your guarding a pot of gold. 😉
Sounds like a nice town but to flat and to many people but I wouldn't want to live in town anyway.
Noooooo!!? We don't need any more people moving here 🤣
stop trying to attract people to our area
Thanks for making our lives miserable!!! Why do we need all these people. It used to be a great place until people like you ruined it with your greed. How many people is enough????
Careful, if you make too much sense, he will block your comments
Why is eating out in Rathum limited? It's Idaho which has had freedom this whole time. This is coming from person in the Seattle area "prison".
it's only limited due to few restaurants. It's a small town...
Am looking for someone who lives in this area
I live very close to this area. Is there something specific you’re needing?
I'm someone who grew up in Rathdrum and lived in the area (sans about 6yrs for school) for about 40 years. I'll answer whatever questions you want without trying to sell you anything!