which was known as the “Farragut Naval Training Station” during World War II. The lake is also home to many species of fish,
including rainbow trout, lake trout, perch, crappie, bass, whitefish and kokanee. A great place for a family vacation.
Old Mission State Park
PO Box 30
Cataldo, ID 83810
(208) 682-3814
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce
900 N. Fifth Ave.
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-0887
Panhandle National Forest
This 5,300-acre ridgeline park is dedicated to pioneer women
and the hardships they endured. One of the park’s highlights
is an 18-mile skyline drive on unimproved roads that provide
spectacular views of the rolling Palouse country and access to 32
miles of multi-purpose trails. Facilities include a group day-use
shelter, primitive camping and picnic areas along the road. The
road is not recommended for RVs and may be too rough for
your family car.
McCroskey State Park
1291 Chatcolet Rd.
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1308
Mineral Ridge Hiking Trail,
Coeur d’Alene
Construction of the Mineral Ridge Trail began in 1963 and it
was designated as a National Recreation Trail in 1982. Considered one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world, this site
is a day use picnic area and trailhead. Rising 700 feet in elevation, this scenic trail offers hikers lofty overlooks and spanning
vistas.
Moyie Falls, Bonners Ferry
Moyie Falls is a spectacular waterfall locked tightly within the
canyon walls of the Moyie River. The falls are a breathtaking
cascade of white thunder and spraying mist. The Moyie Bridge
hovers between the canyon walls, suspended 450 feet over the
water. This 80-mile drive along the river follows two-lane paved
highways as it traverses the Purcell Trench and winds up at Cabinet Gorge on the Montana border. This is a great place for a
leisurely drive and sightseeing.
Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce
7195 Hwy 95
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
(208) 267-5922
Old Cataldo Mission, CaTaldo
The Mission of the Sacred Heart the oldest standing building in
Idaho, located in Old Mission State Park. Also known as Cataldo
Mission, it was built between 1848 and 1853 by members of the
Coeur d’Alene Tribe and Catholic missionaries. The park also has
a restored parish house next door to the mission and an historic
cemetery. The visitor center includes an interpretive exhibit on
the area and the Coeur d’Alene Indians. A walking audio tour
tape is available. This is a great place to reflect on Idaho’s past.
www.IDAHOTravelCouncil.com
Silverwood Theme Park
The Northwest’s largest theme park, Silverwood has more than
65 rides and attractions. “Aftershock” is a 191-foot tall steel
roller coaster that travels forward and backwards through a cobra
loop at speeds up to 65 miles per hour. After your ride, cool off
in the Boulder Beach Water Park, the largest and most advanced
of its kind in the Northwest with a giant wave pool and a 650foot water slide. The park is just 20 minutes north of Coeur
d’Alene.
Silverwood Theme Park
27843 N. Hwy 95
Athol, ID 83801
(208) 683-3400
Twin Lakes
For the intrepid, and those with strong legs, the Twin Lakes
are unspoiled and crystal clear and hold rainbow and cutthroat
trout. Getting there is half the fun as you wander through spectacular scenery enjoying the fresh air and abundant wildlife.
Hiking, biking, swimming, boating, horseshoes, croquet, campfires—seems like you’re at camp in the middle of nowhere, but
you’re only minutes from it all. Coeur d’Alene and Spokane are
only 35 minutes away! This is a great get-away close to town.
Rathdrum Chamber of Commerce
8184 Main St.
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-2866
Wild Waters Theme Park
Wild Waters features slides, pools, a hot tub, and a new paddle boat
lagoon and water toy playland. Group rates and season passes are
available. The facility is also available for private parties in the evening.
A covered pavilion seats 250-300 people.
Wild Waters Theme Park
2119 N. Government Way
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-6491
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region 8: northern
McCorsley State Park
The Idaho Panhandle National Forest has about 2.5 million
acres of public lands within “the panhandle” of northern Idaho
that extends into eastern Washington and western Montana.
The Panhandle National Forest has mountain tops, clear lakes,
rivers, waterfalls, ancient cedar groves and all kinds of wildlife.
The area is an outdoor recreation paradise with activities ranging
from skiing, boating and hiking to camping, fishing and bird
watching. Many of these recreation activities center on water,
not surprisingly on lakes Pend Oreille and Coeur d’Alene, the
largest bodies of water in the area. Many other rivers and streams
fill the countryside and offer just about every kind of outdoor
activity imaginable. Whether it’s the solitude of a mountain
meadow or the quaint cottage by a mountain lake, you’ll always
find it nearby. This is a great place for nature photographers.