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Priest Lake State Park
(208) 443-2200
Priest Lake State Park has an abundance of beautiful scenery and recreational opportunities. On East Shore Road, off State Highway 57
Farragut State Park
(208) 683-2425
Farragut State Park is situated at the foot of the Coeur d’Alene Mountains in the Bitterroot Range in Athol, Idaho (State Highway 54, off U.S. 95)
Heyburn State Park
(208) 686-1308
Heyburn State Park is the oldest park in the Pacific Northwest. Between Plummer and St. Maries, ID (State Highway 5, off U.S. 95) |
Coeur d’Alene Parkway
(208) 666-6711, ext. 344
The Coeur d’Alene Parkway lies along the north shore of Lake Coeur d’Alene, following the North Idaho Centennial Trail east from Coeur d’Alene to Higgens Point.
Round Lake State Park
(208) 263-3489
The 58-acre lake at Round Lake State Park was a million years in the making. Sagle, ID (2 miles west on Dufort, off U.S. 95)
Old Mission State Park
(208) 682-3814
Old Mission State Park features the oldest standing building in Idaho.
Cataldo, Idaho (exit 39, off I-90) |
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http://www.northidahotrails.net/
Forested, rolling terrain with a total of 32 miles of dirt road and paths. Panoramic views of Coeur d'Alene and North Idaho.
Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes(208) 682-3814 Idaho Parks Web SiteA beautiful and primarily isolated 72-mile rails-to-trails conversion bike path that follows the Union Pacific Railroad's right-of-way. Cougar Bay Natural Reserve(208) 676-8176 http://www.tnc.org/Traditional encampment of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. Heyburn is the oldest state park in the Pacific Northwest. |
A world-class, panoramic 15-mile trail on an abandoned rail-bed. The trail takes hikers and bikers downhill through nine tunnels and over seven high trestles. International Selkirk Loopwww.selkirkloop.orgThe International Selkirk Loop is a unique 280-mile scenic roadway that wanders through two countries, two states, three Indian Reservations, and a number of towns and villages.
Mineral Ridge Trails
(208) 769-3000
This self-guided interpretive trail loops through the forest to a ridge top where spectacular lake views abound.
North Idaho Centennial Trail www.northidahocentennialtrail.org/A lengthy and scenic paved trail winding along the Spokane River through Post Falls to the east end of Lake Coeur d'Alene. The paved trail is ideal for wheeled travel of all non-motorized types and features mile markers, historical signage, and phenomenal views. Silver Mountain Gondola & Trail Systemwww.silvermt.com/Several rides from mild to wild, the world's longest gondola will take you to the top. Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes runs by the gondola base. Tubbs Hill Trail(208) 769-2252 www.tubbshill.com/A short walking loop trail accessible from downtown Coeur d'Alene that winds through a 120-acre natural park. |
back to topBonners Ferryhttp://www.bonnersferrychamber.com/In Bonners Ferry, sportsmen will find promising hunting grounds and productive fishing waters. Hunters can take advantage of seasons for elk, deer, bear and moose, and other big game as well as several species of birds. The Kootenai Wildlife Refuge, just a few miles west of Bonners Ferry, is a popular site for bird hunting. With more than 400,000 acres of National Forest lands in the county, there are plenty of public lands for hunting and fishing. Coeur d’Alenewww.coeurdalene.orgLake Coeur d’Alene is known for its large chinook salmon and cutthroat trout, and the area has been famous for hunting since the time of the mountain man.
Silver Valley (Kellogg/Wallace)
www.wallaceidahochamber.comBig game in the Silver Valley area centers around five species: elk, deer (whitetrail and mule), bear (black and brown), mountain lion and moose. Duck, grouse, geese, pheasant and many other game birds are in the area. Over 20 species of fish are found in area streams and rivers. The Silver Valley area has yielded ten state record fish of the 30 listed in Idaho. Numerous lowland lakes provide such species a trout, crappie, perch, large-mouth bass, channel catfish, bluegills, and sunfish. Northern Pike, small-mouth bass and tiger muskies are found in certain waters as well. River fishing is very popular along the Coeur d'Alene River. It is fishable for nearly 100 miles. Native Westslope Cutthroat, Rainbow, and Brook Trout are all found within its waters. Priest Lakehttp://www.priestlake.org/At Priest Lake enjoy fishing for trophy Mackinaw and Brook Trout in pristine waters, or hunt for big game with an experienced local guide. Priest Riverhttp://www.priestriver.org/Priest River is nearly surrounded by public lands - affording unlimited opportunities for fishing and hunting. The numerous lakes, rivers and streams offer a variety of fish to please every angler. back to top Bonners Ferry
http://www.bonnersferrychamber.com/
Bonners Ferry attractions include the Moyie River which in the Spring is a white water rafters' dream. The Moyie River Overlook and Bridge are 1/2 mile east of the community of Moyie Springs on Highway 2 West. Additional waterfall attractions include the Copper Falls, Myrtle Creek Falls, Smith Creek Falls and Snow Creek Falls. The Kootenai River is suited to recreational rafting from the Yaak River Campground on Highway 2 in Montana to below the highway bridge in Bonners Ferry. View wildlife, go fishing and enjoy the mountain scenery on this stretch of river.
Coeur d’Alenewww.coeurdalene.org
Rated as one of the five most beautiful lakes in the world, Lake Coeur d’Alene is more than 25 miles long provides over 135 miles of shoreline to quench whatever pleasure you are seeking. If you like to test the water with a fishing pole, a number of fish species are awaiting the challenge. Lake Coeur d’Alene plays host to dozens of water skiers, jet skiers, and other water enthusiasts who just can’t seem to keep dry.
Post Falls
At Falls Park, in the heart of downtown, venture onto a platform overlooking a narrow canyon at the site of Post Falls dam, and view a dramatic, 40-foot roaring waterfall. Enjoy interpretive trails, playgrounds, picnic facilities and a stocked fishing pond for kids with wheelchair access. In the vicinity is Q'emiln (ka-mee-lon) Park. This beautiful city beach has a public boat launch, lifeguards in season, and a shady picnic area in the pines.
Priest Lake
http://www.priestlake.org/
Priest Lake has miles of uncrowded shoreline and trails to explore. The 22-mile lake is joined to the north by a beautiful slow-moving river called the Thorofare connecting to Upper Priest Lake, an untouched wilderness experience. Boat, swim, waterski, sail, or just relax and float on our sparkling lake.
Priest River
http://www.priestriver.org/
Priest River is situated at the junction of the Pend Oreille and Priest Rivers. For those speed boat enthusiasts and water skiers, the Pend Oreille is the choice. For those who prefer the more rugged sport of rafting or tubing down a wild and winding river, it is the Priest River. Both offer unlimited beauty and plenty of opportunities for fishing.
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International Selkirk Loop The International Selkirk Loop
www.selkirkloop.org
The International Selkirk Loop is a unique, 280 mile (450km), scenic roadway that wanders through truly spectacular regions of North Idaho, Northeastern Washington and Southeastern British Columbia. The loop connects the Pend Oreille Valley with the Kootenai Valley, forming one of North America's more remote and scenic highways. We invite you to "Do the Loop" online, in preparation for your visit in person. We look forward to seeing each of you along the Loop!
Lake Coeur d’Alene Scenic Byway
One of the most beautiful drives in Idaho. Bring binoculars and watch for bald eagles and the osprey that nest in trees along the lake. Begins at the junction of I-90 and Highway 97, it follows Highway 97 south and east along Lake Coeur d’Alene to Highway 3. Length: 36 miles, allow 1.5 hours.
Discover the beautiful and tranquil small lakes and marshlands adjacent to the lower Coeur d’Alene River. Travel through the largest stand of white pine in America in the St. Joe National Forest. Begins at the junction of Highway 90 and Highway 3 at Cataldo, it continues south on Highway 3 to Highway 6, and then southwest to U.S. 95 at Potlach. Length: 83 miles. Allow 2 hours.
Panhandle Historic Rivers Passage
Enjoy driving along miles of soothing river scenery, be entertained by varying seasonal wildlife, or absorb the history of Idaho in three different museums. This passage begins at the Washington State Line and follows U.S. 2 to Sandpoint. Length: 29 miles. Allow 40 minutes.
Pend Oreille National Scenic Byway
The Pend Oreille Scenic Byway offers travelers some of Idaho’s most spectacular water views. Begins at U.S. Highway 95 north of Sandpoint and follows State Highway 200 to the Montana state line across farmlands, through river deltas, and along the rocky northern shores of Lake Pend Oreille, all sculpted by the massive force of glaciers and the floodwaters of Glacial Lake Missoula. Length: 33 miles. Allow 1.5 hours.
Wild Horse Trail Scenic Byway
Heading north along the eastern side of the Selkirk Mountains, this trail follows the Kootenai Tribe’s historic path to fishing grounds at Lake Pend Oreille. Begins on U.S. Highway 95 in downtown Sandpoint and follows it north through Bonners Ferry to the junction of U.S. 95 and State Highway 1. The trail then continues on Highway 1 to the Canadian border at Porthill. Length:59 miles. Allow 1.5 hours. back to top |
