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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
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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