The gem state is full of hidden gem towns. Coeur d'Alene is just one of many. Once upon a time, Coeur d'Alene was a rough and tumble mining town, but it's not the mining history that makes it the crown jewel of Northern Idaho.

Named after the French moniker for the river-dwelling Native American tribe that still reside on the southside of the lake, Coeur d'Alene has been called "a little slice of heaven" by many, including TV broadcaster and personality, Barbara Walters. Nestled in the Spokane Valley, Coeur d'Alene lake is a tourist favorite thanks to its many beaches and scenic vistas. Each summer Coeur d'Alene swells with tourists as Idahoans, as well as and Oregonians and Washingtonians, enjoy all this lake city has to offer.

If you are thinking of moving to Coeur d'Alene or are are a new homeowner in the area, you will know that Coeur d'Alene was recently named the most dangerous city in Idaho. Coeur d'Alene's outsized crime rate for its relatively small population is symptom of being a popular resort town—with a lively nightlife—rather than being truly reflective of the residential safety of neighborhoods.

To help protect their homes during tourist season many residents in Coeur d'Alene trust ADT, an ADT Authorized Provider, to outfit their home with the latest home-security technology. From external and internal cameras and sensors, ADT will help you safeguard your residence and property from damage or theft this upcoming tourist season.