Taste of Tradition

Cyclist Nancy Graham, of Mukilteo, Washington, stops for an ice cream cone at Harrison Creamery and Fudge Factory during her ride from Metamont to Plummer, Idaho, on May 19.

Maybe it’s the memories of creamy, cold ice cream on hot days on Lake Coeur d’Alene.

A summertime destination for generations, the ice cream parlor closed last Labor Day, but recently reopened under new ownership. John and Lorraine Thiele, who live nearby in Carlin Bay, bought and restored the century-old building and are continuing the ice cream tradition, along with fudge and cheesecakes, plus fresh pies baked by a woman who lives across the lake and boats across every Friday. Read more. Scott Maben, SR

What’s your favorite ice cream flavor?