Come Explore all of North Idaho!
About Athol: Located at 2100 feet in elevation, Athol is located in Northern Idaho and is home to the Silverwood Theme Park, the Northwest's largest theme park. Located just 11 miles from Coeur d'Alene, it is a great getaway location.
Some of Athol's searchable attributes: Idaho, Northern, State Park Farragut State Park,
About Blanchard: Blanchard, an unincorporated town, is located in the southern end of Bonner County. The population of Blanchard is approximately 1000. Blanchard has a rich history in logging and many regional historic sites are named after Blanchard's early pioneers. Blanchard is home to a 650 acre development known as Stoneridge, a golf and recreational community.
Blanchard is located minutes from the International Selkirk Loop, "the Northwest's most scenic drive", according to Sunset Magazine.
Some of Blanchard's searchable attributes: Idaho,
About Spokane, WA: Spokane is a beautiful city in eastern Washington. It serves as the gateway city to North Idaho, providing the only major airport in the area (which is why it is included on InIdaho.com).
Theatres, stadiums, and arenas abound. Convention centers provide ideal meeting space for business and pleasure groups. In addition, over 7 colleges and universities and schools of higher learning exist in Spokane. The city of Spokane offers countless activities and events. Native Americans, called the "Spokanes", were the first to live along the banks of the Spokane River, where they fished for salmon. It is now a bustling metropolitan center and welcomes visitors year round.
Some of Spokane, WA's searchable attributes: Idaho, Boating , Major City , Near Geological Site Spokane Falls, Near Lake Coeur d'Alene Lake, Near Ski Resort Schweitzer and Silver Mountain ,
About Kellogg: Kellogg is located on the Coeur d'Alene River at the heart of North Idaho's Silver Valley in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Kellogg was settled in the 1870's when silver and gold mines created boom towns throughout the area. Kellogg has a rich mining and pioneer heritage. It is home to the world's longest gondola at Silver Mountain Ski Resort, Crystal Gold Mine, Staff House Museum, and so much more. Activities for the area include skiing, hiking, biking, rafting, fishing, golfing, concerts on the mountain and exploring other nearby mining era towns. You can even visit Idaho's oldest building, the Old Mission at Cataldo. Some of Kellogg's searchable attributes: Idaho, Near Ski Resort Silver Mountain Ski Resort, Northern , State Park Old Mission State Park,
About Harrison: The City of Harrison, destination paradise of Northern Idaho, located on Coeur d'Alene Lake at the mouth of the Coeur d'Alene River with access to seven chain lakes. Harrison is located 28 miles south of Coeur d'Alene. Imagine fishing, boating or biking a 72-mile "rail-trail" all from one charming little city.
Harrison offers an RV and Camping Park with restrooms and shower facilities, full service marina, grocery store, convenience store, gift and novelty stores, full service bicycle shop including rentals and a shuttle bus service, protected swimming area and public docks, post office, ATM, public library, laudromat, and museum.
Catch Chinook salmon, Northern pike, small and large mouth Bass, as well as tasty Kokanee for an angler's dream come true. You can bike, walk, roller-blade, and even skateboard on the well-groomed 72-mile long asphalt "Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes".
Go boating on the Coeur d'Alene River and discover the pristine chain lakes where jet skiing, water skiing, tubing and boarding are awesome. What about
hunting, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, bird watching, fossiling, mushrooming, berry picking and just watching the world go by?
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About Wallace: Wallace is one of the few places where the entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has one of the best collections of turn-of-the-century architecture in the Pacific Northwest with several buildings dating back to 1890. Once the "Silver Capital of the World", Wallace is a small historic town with unique shops and museums and access to numerous outdoor recreational opportunities including mountain biking on the Route of the Hiawatha, the Coeur d'Alene Trail, ATV and snowmobile racing and great access to the mountains. Close by is the Old Mission at Cataldo, the oldest building in Idaho. Whether visiting the many attractions, shopping the unique silver and antique stores, or enjoying the wonderful recreation activities, Wallace and the Silver Valley has it all!
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Wallace was used as a filming location for the Universal Studios movie "Dante's Peak" and "Heaven's Gate" Some of Wallace's searchable attributes: Idaho, Near Ski Resort Silver Mountain Ski Resort, Northern ,
About Sandpoint: Sandpoint, a small community in North Idaho, has much to offer. Nestled on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille, beauty and activities abound including art exhibits, weekend festivals and great music. The nearest major airport is just 75 miles away in Spokane, Washington. Nearby Schweitzer Mountain Resort boasts over 300 inches of snow per year and 2,500 ski able acres. The area offers a variety of lodging options from lakefront to slope side.
In the winter months, consider cross country skiing on over 30 km's of groomed and tracked scenic trails. An ever more popular pastime is snowshoeing. There's special trails set aside and shoes can be rented just for the occasion. Try snowmobiling on the other side of the mountain on your own or with a guided tour. And for the hearty snowboarders there's a terrain park and miles and miles of trails.
Summer season ushers in a whole new batch of fun including boating, water skiing, hiking, fishing, golf and mountain biking on and around Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho's largest lake with lll miles of shoreline and depths maximizing at 1,172 feet. Have a bucket handy to pick huckleberries as you explore the national forests or explore the backcountry on horseback.
Or find any quiet place and soak in the magnificent scenery you'll find all around you.
Sandpoint has many special events to experience including Winter Carnival in mid-January with its snow sculptures and a variety of races or attend the Chevy Trucks Family Fest '03 with its interactive games and fun for the whole family. To end the ski season, have a hoot at the Caribbean Carnival. Lost in the 50's in mid-May lets you enjoy more music, classic cars and dancing. Timberfest in early-June provides the locals a chance to show their talents in the lumberjack competitions. Choose from numerous live music offerings during the summer months.
Fun for all seasons, fun for all ages and just plain fun. You can leave the hustle and bustle and find peace and tranquility in the mountain getaway we call Sandpoint.
In 2004, Sandpoint had the distinction of landing on the front page of the USA Today Life section for idyllic destinations and diversions. And in the September issue of National Geographic Adventure magazine, Sandpoint is listed as one of 10 Great Adventure Towns.
Some of Sandpoint's searchable attributes: Idaho, Near Lake Pend Oreille, Near Ski Resort Schweitzer Ski Resort, Northern, State Park Round Lake State Park, X-C Ski,