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f e a t u r e d a tt r a ct i o n s northern Big Water Mountain Land Country coeur d'alene casino resort hotel (Featured on Back Cover) Farragut State Park, Bayview Farragut State Park is a fully developed recreation area located 30 miles north of Coeur d’Alene on the south shore of Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho’s largest lake. Once the world’s second largest naval training station, today the 4,000-acre park provides a multitude of recreation opportunities. They include the traditional activities of picnicking, swimming, boating, hiking and camping. Visitors can also play disc golf, visit the Farragut Naval Training Center Museum, take advantage of the orienteering course, take the kids to the playground and use the horseshoe pits and sand volleyball courts. There is also a model airplane flyer’s field. There is a little bit of everything here, and something for everyone! Idaho State Parks and Recreation 13550 E. Hwy 54 Athol, ID 83801 (208) 683-2425 Fourth of July Canyon, Cataldo After signing a treaty with local natives, Captain John Mullen climbed a tree in the isolated canyon and raised a flag on the Fourth of July 1861. Captain Mullen carved his name in the tree and that carving still remains at the popular picnicking and hiking spot. Today, the tree stands a few hundred yards off Interstate 90, between Coeur d’Alene and Kellogg. There is a marked access road and a protective barrier around the tree, and the initials still appear on the stump. It is an interesting spot for historians and picnickers. sports are included in the recreational opportunities offered at this beautiful setting. Hayden Lake Chamber of Commerce 157 W. Hayden Ave., Suite 103 Hayden, ID 83835 (208) 762-1185 Heyburn State Park, Plummer The oldest park in the Pacific Northwest, Heyburn State Park was created in 1908. With 5,500 acres of land and 2,300 acres of water, the park includes three excellent fishing lakes; Chatcolet, Benewah, and Hidden lakes, with the shadowy St. Joe River meandering along its eastern boundary. The Coeur d’ Alene Indian tribe used the area as a gathering place for special ceremonies. In the 1930’s, the park was a Civilian Conservation Corps camp. The Corps constructed many of the park’s buildings that are still used today. This is a great place for anglers. Heyburn State Park 1291 Chatcolet Plummer, ID 83851 (208) 686-1308 Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, Bonners Ferry More than 300 different species of wildlife can be found in the refuge ranging from Canadian geese to ring-necked pheasant though the refuge is primarily a water fowl preserve. The refuge receives approximately 20,000 visitors each year bringing together people from all nationalities and different backgrounds for the enjoyment of our natural wildlife resources. This is truly a must-see for bird watchers and bird lovers. Coeur d’Alene Visitor’s Bureau 105 N 1st #100 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 664-3194 Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge HCR 60 Box 283 Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 (208) 267-3888 Hayden Lake, Hayden Lake Pend Oreille This year-round outdoor activity center draws visitors from all directions. Hayden Lake, with its crystal clear waters, sandy beaches and picturesque timbered shores; is one of the most beautiful and popular lakes of Northern Idaho. Its irregular shape gives it about 40 miles of shoreline, with the main portion of the lake being seven miles long and one to two miles in width. The area offers excellent hunting, fishing and camping. Golf, tennis, biking, skiing, snowmobiling and all forms of water 76 This year-round recreation area draws boaters, anglers and swimmers in the summer and offers ice fishing and snowmobiling in the winter. Wild life abounds in the area with occasional sightin