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pause. repeat. Kick up the adventure level in Sandpoint, Idaho! Wakeboard on the cool, pristine waters of Lake Pend Oreille. Spin your wheels on the mountain bike trails. Catch a breathtaking ride on a wooden roller coaster at Silverwood. And tomorrow, do it all again. Sandpoint’s also the place to take a deep breath and recharge. Stroll the quaint downtown sidewalks and discover an eclectic array of shops and fine restaurants. And don’t forget to just kick up your feet in the hammock and say “ahhhhh.”
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Play. Pause. repeat. and Take it all in ... Keep the adrenaline pumping in winter, too. Ski the top-rated slopes at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Hop on a horse-drawn sleigh. Head for the nearby snowcovered trails on a fun-to-ride fat bike.
All smiles at Schweitzer
Take the adventure level down a notch by catching a local production or film in the historic Panida Theater. Savor craft beers and wines at a local tasting room. Take in all that this special town has to offer. As much, or as little, as you want to do.
Sleigh bells a ringin' in the winter wonderland at Western Pleasure
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sandpoint's jam-packed calendar of events JANUARY 2020 18 Northern Lights at Schweitzer. Fireworks and a
torchlight parade light up the evening over Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend, and wrap up with a party featuring live music in Taps. Schweitzer.com. 208-255-3081 17-19 Banff Mountain Film Festival. Mountain films screen at the Panida Theater over three nights; benefits the Satipo Kids Project and NIMSEF. 208-661-3857 25 Winter Trails Day. Enjoy complimentary access to Schweitzer Mountain Resort's Nordic trails, plus crosscountry and skate ski lessons and equipment rentals. 208-255-3081
FEBRUARY 2020 7-28 Starlight Racing. Schweitzer Mountain Resort
hosts four weeks of evening racing on Friday nights, followed by fun and fabulous parties in Taps. Schweitzer. com. 208-255-3081 14-23 Sandpoint Winter Carnival. Activities galore and family fun during this annual winter celebration. View a schedule of activities at SandpointWinterCarnival.com. 15-17 Presidents Weekend Celebration. Schweitzer Mountain Resort hosts special activities featuring a Laser Light Show on Sunday with night skiing. Schweitzer.com. 208-255-3081 21 Northern Stars Rising. Pend Oreille Arts Council's showcase music competition for all ages, held at 7 p.m. in the Heartwood Center. Auditions are held in early January. ArtinSandpoint.org. 29 Schweitzer's MEGADemo Day. Schweitzer Resort hosts region's largest demo day event featuring new gear from more than 13 manufacturers, plus prize drawings, samples, and more! Proceeds benefit Panhandle Alliance For Education. Ticket info at Schweitzer.com.
MARCH 2020 4 Living Voices' Hear My Voice. Pend Oreille Arts
Council presents Living Voices' Hear My Voice at 7 p.m. in the Heartwood Center. ArtinSandpoint.org.
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6-7 The Follies. Angel's Over Sandpoint's annual wild 'n'
wacky fundraiser at the Panida benefits the charity's good deeds in the community. AngelsOverSandpoint.org. 28 2,400 Feet of Schweitzer. Schweitzer Mountain Resort hosts world's longest GS race to benefit the Cystinosis Research Foundation. 24HoursforHank.org.
APRIL 2020 4-5 Schpring Finale. Celebrate the end of another great
season at Schweitzer Mountain Resort featuring the Big LeBREWski and Rotary Ducky Derby. Schweitzer.com. 208-255-3081 18 Missoula Children’s Theatre: Cinderella. A pumpkin coach, Prince Charming, a glass slipper and a dream come true are woven together when the Missoula Children’s Theatre and local students present an original musical adaptation of Cinderella in the Panida Theater. Part of the Pend Oreille Arts Council’s Performance Series. ArtinSandpoint.org 25-May 3 K&K Spring Fishing Derby. Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club holds 49th annual spring fishing contest; live auction held April 26. LPOIC.org.
MAY 2020 2 Sandpoint Farmers Market Opening Day. Shop
for fresh produce, artisan goods and enjoy live entertainment; market is held Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings in Farmin Park through October. SandpointFarmersMarket.com. 2-3 Silverwood Opening Weekend. In celebration of Silverwood Theme Park's opening date back in 1988, enjoy special ticket pricing of $19.88 per person when purchasing at the gate or online at Silverwood.com. 14-16 Lost in the '50s. Sandpoint's biggest party of the year! This annual retro celebration includes a downtown car parade and show, music events at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, and more. Sandpoint.org/Lostin50s. 208265-5678
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JUNE 2020 7 Bay Trail Fun Run. Join the Annual Bay Trail Fun Run
5K and 10K along the shores of Lake Pend Oreille and Sand Creek. Sponsored by Friends of Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail, Trinity at City Beach, and more. POBTrail.org. 208-946-7586 19 ArtWalk Opening Receptions. POAC sponsors the annual revolving art exhibit starting with Friday evening opening receptions from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 20-plus downtown galleries; art exhibits remain on display through Sept. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139 20 CHAFE 150. Sponsored by Sandpoint Rotary, this annual benefit ride takes bicyclists on a 150-mile route through Idaho and Montana, or choose from five more options: 100 miles, 80, 40, 30, and the family fun ride. CHAFE150.org. 21 7B Sunday. Summer season opener at Schweitzer Mountain Resort with chairlift rides, family activities and wine tasting. Schweitzer.com. 208-255-3081 25 Summer Sampler. Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Summer Sampler at Farmin Park from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Taste fine cuisine from area restaurants, plus raffle items and live music. SandpointChamber.org. 208-263-2161 27-28 Race the Wolf. Schweitzer Mountain Resort hosts the ultra-running event with three distances: 8k, 25k and 52k. The course boasts steep climbs, fun single track, and some super-fast two-track. Not to mention the epic views! RaceTheWolf.com.
JULY 2020 4 Fourth of July Celebration. Sandpoint Lions Club spon-
sors parades downtown in the morning; stage performances and a raffle follow at City Beach in the afternoon, plus a fireworks show at dusk. 208-263-4118 10-12 Sandpoint SummerFest. Eureka Institute in Sagle hosts weekend family music, arts and culture festival, featuring musicians along with other performers, artists, craftsmen, vendors and entertainers. Proceeds fund the Construction Basics Initiative program. 208-265-4000 11 Sandpoint Antique & Classic Boat Show. Stroll along the Sand Creek boardwalk to view wooden boats, plus
enjoy water-themed activities, contests and more during the annual show. Sponsored by Inland Empire Antique & Classic Boat Society. 208-255-1876 11 Beerfest. Sample local and regional brews and enjoy a festive beach party from noon to 5 p.m., sponsored by the Sandpoint Chamber. SandpointChamber.org. 208-263-2161 11 Shangri La at the Lake. Underground Kindness holds their 7th annual fundraiser featuring dining, dancing, and auctions. Proceeds benefit the UK's work in local public schools, the juvenile justice center, Kinderhaven, and the Sandpoint Teen Center. UndergroundKindness.org. 12 Jacey's Race. Competitive 5k race for runners and walkers, and 1k fun run for kids benefits local children with cancer or life-threatening illnesses. Jaceys-Race.com. 18-19 Northwest WineFest. Outdoor concerts, wine tasting, plus family activities at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Schweitzer.com. 208-255-3081 25 Crazy Days. Downtown merchants offer big deals in annual sidewalk sale, sponsored by the Sandpoint Shopping District.
AUGUST 2020 1 Long Bridge Swim. Hundreds compete in a 1.76-mile
swim across Lake Pend Oreille during the 26th annual event. Register at LongBridgeSwim.org. 208-265-2615 6-16 Festival at Sandpoint. Sit under the stars and enjoy the annual internationally renowned outdoor concert series at Memorial Field. FestivalatSandpoint.com. 208-265-4554 8 Wings Over Sandpoint Fly-in. Regional pilots fly into Sandpoint Airport during the 15th annual event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring a breakfast and aircraft display. Sponsored by the Sandpoint EAA Chapter 1441. 208-2559954 8-9 Arts & Crafts Fair. POAC's 48th annual juried arts and crafts exhibit in downtown Sandpoint, with artists' booths, kids' activities, food and more. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139 14-15 PRCA/WPRA Rodeo. Bonner County Fairgrounds hosts the fifth annual PRCA/WPRA rodeo event. In conjunction with the PRCA event, the world’s highest-paying rodeo organization, there will also be women's barrel racing sanctioned by WPRA. SandpointBonnerCountyRodeo.com. 14-15 Spokane to Sandpoint Relay. The annual "Scenic Relay Race" where runners and walkers begin atop Mt. Spokane, and teams make their way 200 miles through 15 cities en route to the finish line at Sandpoint's City Beach. It's one of the Pacific Northwest's premier running events. SpokanetoSandpoint.com. 541-633-7174 14-16, 21-23 Artists' Studio Tour. Annual self-guided driving tour of working studios through North Idaho. ArtTourDrive.org. 800-800-2106 19-22 Bonner County Fair. Old-fashioned country event at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, featuring the Challenge of Champions bull riding on Friday and the Demolition Derby on Saturday night to round out the fun. BonnerCountyFair.com. 208-263-8414 22 Shakespeare in Sandpoint: Cymbeline. Returning to
Sandpoint for the sixth year, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performs Cymbeline - classified by modern critics as a romance or even a comedy. Gates are open at 3 p.m., and the performance begins at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public, the performance is hosted by Lost Horse Press. Schweitzer Huckleberry Color Fun Run. Join the crazy, colorful fun at Schweitzer Mountain Resort -- a perfect outing for the entire family! Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555
Festival at Sandpoint
SEPTEMBER 2020 4-7 Schweitzer Fall Fest. Annual outdoor music festival
at Schweitzer Mountain Resort with performances, chairlift rides, kids' activities and microbrews under the tent. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555 5-6 Coaster Classic Car Show. Take a step back in time when Silverwood Theme Park hosts one of the biggest classic car shows in the Inland Northwest! SilverwoodThemePark.com. 208-683-3400 14-19 WaCanId Ride. Tour two states and one province on the annual 350-mile/560-kilometer WaCanId Ride, presented by the International Selkirk Loop and Rotary International. WaCanId.org. 888-823-2626 20 Scenic Half. Presented by the Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, this 12th annual event features a half marathon and a 10k fun run. ScenicHalf.com. 208-263-2161 Head of the Pend Oreille Regatta. The Pend Oreille Rowing and Paddling Association hosts the annual regatta when rowing clubs from the Northwest and Canada gather at The Mudhole in Priest River to compete in a 1.7K headrace and a 1K stake race. PORPA.org.
Beerfest
OCTOBER 2020 Weekends in October Sandpoint U-Pick Pumpkin
Patch. Take a festive country outing to Hickey Farms, on Hickey Road off Highway 200, where families can pick out pumpkins, enjoy food and drink, shop vendor booths, listen to live music, plus lots of children’s activities! 1-30 Scarywood. Silverwood Theme Park transforms into Scarywood, held evenings (Thursdays through Saturdays) in October. SilverwoodThemePark.com. 10 Harvest Fest. Sandpoint Farmers Market closes out the season with entertainment, food booths, activities, displays at Farmin Park. SandpointFarmersMarket.com. 208-597-3355
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NOVEMBER 2020 21-29 K&K Thanksgiving Fishing Derby. Lake Pend
Oreille Idaho Club's annual fall fishing contest. LPOIC.org. 27 Tree Lighting and Santa's Arrival. Festive hometown gathering at Jeff Jones Town Square includes carolers, a tree lighting, and visit from Santa to open the holiday season in Sandpoint. DowntownSandpoint.com.
DECEMBER 2020 23-24 Santa Skis at Schweitzer. Santa hits the slopes, and stops off at the Selkirk Lodge on Christmas Eve for
Schweitzer Fall Fest last-minute wishes. Schweitzer.com. 208-255-3081 31 New Year's Eve Parties. Schweitzer hosts festive parties for all ages to usher in the new year. Schweitzer. com. In town, the Angels Over Sandpoint host a party at The Hive. AngelsOverSandpoint.org.
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PRIVATE RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS
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HWY 95 NORTH/SANDPOINT/NAPLES Blue Lake RV Resort Bonner County Fairgrounds Sandpoint RV Park Twin Cedars Camping
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BlueLakeRVResort.com, charming resort, kayaks BonnerCountyFair.com, 33 sites, pavilion SandpointRVPark.com, at Sandpoint City Beach TwinCedarsSandpoint.com, unique, private, hot tubs
HWY 95 SOUTH/SAGLE Country Inn & RV Park Silverwood RV Park Willow Bay Marina & RV Travel America
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CountryInnSandpoint.com, Sagle park-like setting SilverwoodThemePark.com, discounted tickets WillowBayIdaho.com, Large pull-thru sites, sandy beach, restaurant Sagle, open year-round, tenters welcome
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HWY 200 EAST/HOPE/CLARK FORK Sam Owen Campground Lunch Peak Lookout Whiskey Rock Campground (no
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HWY 95 SOUTH/SAGLE/ATHOL/BAYVIEW Farragut State Park Green Bay Campground (no fee) Round Lake State Park Springy Point Recreation Area
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Activities
Long Drift Outfitters
Cedar Street Bridge
A RT / M U S I C EV ENTS Arts & Crafts Fair
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Two-day event with over 100 regional artists. ArtinSandpoint.org
Festival at Sandpoint
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World-class outdoor concert series. FestivalatSandpoint.com
A M U S E M E NT PARK S / WATER PARKS Silverwood Theme Park /Boulder Beach Water Park 208.683.3400
Over 70 rides, slides, shows and attractions. SilverwoodThemePark.com
WATER RECREATION & RV RENTALS / MARINAS
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Action Water Sports (Sandpoint & Hope) Bottle Bay Resort and Marina Dover Bay Marina & Resort Lodge at Sandpoint Sandpoint Marine & Motorsports
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Water sport lessons, boat, jet ski, SUP and kayak rentals. ActionWaterSportsLessons.com Gas, moorage, kayak, canoe and paddleboat rentals. BottleBayResort.com Full-service marina. Kayak, canoe and bike rentals. DoverBayIdaho.com Canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals. LodgeAtSandpoint.com Boats, RVs, kayaks, canoes, jet skis and bicycle rentals. SandpointMarineAndMotorsports.com
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18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course. TheIdahoClub.com 9-hole community golf course, restaurant. SandpointElks.com
G O L F CO U RS ES The Idaho Club Sandpoint Elks Golf Course
HI K I NG / MO U NTAI N AC TI VI TI ES / HOR SEBACK R IDING Dover Bay Waterfront Resort Farragut State Park Pine Street Woods Priest Lake Chamber Priest Lake Ranger District Priest Lake State Park Round Lake State Park Sandpoint Ranger District Schweitzer Mountain Resort Western Pleasure Guest Ranch
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Nine miles of trails through natural preserves. DoverBayIdaho.com More than 40 miles of trails to explore. ParksAndRecreation.Idaho.gov 180 acres of rolling hills, healthy woodlands, and beckoning trails. KaniksuLandTrust.org Adventure destination in an extraordinary location. PriestLake.org Abundance of trails in the Selkirk Mountains. fs.usda.gov/ipnf Hiking and biking trails, boating and other activities. ParksAndRecreation.Idaho.gov Three trails surround 58-acre lake. ParksAndRecreation.Idaho.gov 75 trails on over 270 miles of developed routes. fs.usda.gov/ipnf Zip line, chairlifts, hiking, mountain biking and more. Schweitzer.com Trail rides, lessons and more. WesternPleasureRanch.com
TO U RS / C H ARTERS / L AK E C RU ISES Action Water Sports Albeni Falls Dam Tour Cloud Nine Sail Charters Feelin' Groovy Tours Lake Pend Oreille Cruises Long Drift Outfitters Sandpoint Seaplane Service WaterLife Discovery Center
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Private tours with chartered captains. ActionWaterSportsLessons.com Guided tours of the powerhouse. nws.usace.army.mil Private sailing charter on Lake Pend Oreille. CloudNineSailCharters.com Experience the scenic beauty of North Idaho in a vintage VW bus. FeelinGroovy.tours Public cruises and private charters. LakePendOreilleCruises.com Guided fly fishing and float trips along the Kootenai River. LongDriftOutfitters.com Backcountry flying tours. Sandpoint.com/seaplane
Self-guided tour, interpretive trails on the Pend Oreille River.
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Round Lake State Park Sandpoint City Beach/Sand Creek
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Staff-maintained skating on the lake. ParksAndRecreation.idaho.gov Staff-maintained skating downtown. CityofSandpoint.com
SKIING / SNOWBOARDING / SNOWSHOEING / SNOWMOBILING / SLEIGH RIDES Farragut State Park Pine Street Woods Priest Lake Nordic Center Schweitzer Mountain Resort Western Pleasure Guest Ranch SOLE
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7.5 miles of groomed ski trails. ParksAndRecreation.idaho.gov 180 acres of beckoning trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. KaniksuLandTrust.org Groomed Nordic trail system. PriestLakeGolfCourse.com Skiing and snowboarding, tubing and snowshoeing. Schweitzer.com Horse-drawn sleigh rides, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. WesternPleasureRanch.com Intentional experiential education programming throughout the Inland Northwest and beyond! soleexperiences.org
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Lake Pend Oreille Cruises
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3 casino rooms, one non-smoking, and 500 gaming machines. KootenaiRiverInn.com
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Showcasing history and development of Bonner County. BonnerCountyHistory.org History of World War II’s Farragut Naval Training Station. ParksAndRecreation.Idaho.gov
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Scenic drive through Idaho, Washington and Canada. SelkirkLoop.org 33-mile drive through postcard-quality scenery. SelkirkLoop.org
Art Works Gallery Bonner Mall Cedar Street Bridge Public Market
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Oak Street Mercantile Sandpoint Shopping District Schweitzer Village
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Cooperative gallery of more than 30 regional artists. SandpointArtWorks.com Shops, stores and cinemas. BonnerMall.com Boutique shops, local artisans, bistro and coffee shops with access to Sand Creek Trail. CedarStreetBridge.com Vintage and repurposed home decor, vintage and new women's clothing. Downtown Sandpoint variety of unique shops. Facebook.com/SandpointShopping At Schweitzer Mountain. Fine outdoor clothing and gear, artists studio. Schweitzer.com
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Fully staffed luxury day spa with a wide variety of treatments. KootenaiRiverInn.com Holistic and organic boutique-style spa. TheWildFlowerDaySpa.com
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First-run movies on six screens. Reel.net Historic, community-owned theater in the heart of Sandpoint. Panida.org
M US E U M S Bonner County History Museum Museum at the Brig
S C E NI C DRI VES International Selkirk Loop Pend Oreille National Scenic Byway
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SPAS Best Western Kootenai River Inn Casino & Spa Wildflower Spa at Seasons
T H E AT E R S Bonner Mall Cinemas Panida Theater and Little Theater
WI NE RI ES / BREW ERI ES / P U BS / COFFEE HOUSES
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219 Lounge Eichardt’s Pub, Grill & Coffee House Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters & Café MickDuff’s Brewing Company MickDuff’s Beer Hall & Brewery Tasting Room Pend d’Oreille Winery Laughing Dog Brewing
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Full-service bar serving award-winning 219er brew, open 365 days a year. On Facebook Relaxing pub with casual dining, game room and frequent live music. On Facebook Top 3 winner of America's best coffee house.. EvansBrothersCoffee.com Brewing ales and root beer and serving pub fare. Mickduffs.com Live music weekends, games and tours available. Mickduffs.com Tasting room, tours, restaurant, special events, live music. POWine.com Award-winning brews, taproom, live music. LaughingDogBrewing.com
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City Parks Creations for Sandpoint
208.263.3613 208.255.1782
The Library
208.263.6930
Huckleberry Lanes Family Fun
208.255.2695
Sandpoint City Beach Park
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Schweitzer Mountain Resort
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City parks throughout Sandpoint. SandpointIdaho.gov Community space for educational art and discovery play located inside the Cedar Street Bridge. CreationsforSandpoint.org Discovery, connection, and lifelong learning through books and other resources; accepts library cards from around the world. Ebonnerlibrary.org Family fun center with bowling, arcade, good food and drink, and pool tables! HuckleberryLanes.com Sandpoint's 22-acre premier park for swimming, picnics, beach volleyball and more! SandpointIdaho.gov Seasonal family fun with snow sports, hiking, biking, zip-lining, and festivals. Schweitzer.com
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Selkirks-Pend Oreille Transit, known as the SPOT bus, is a free transit system that services Sandpoint, Dover and Ponderay. Buses circle the route once each hour going north or south, and the stops are marked with the SPOT bus sign. During ski season catch a connector to the Schweitzer shuttle. SeeSpotRoll.com. 208.597.7606 The Sandpoint, Idaho Visitor Guide is a publication of the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, and produced by Keokee media + marketing in Sandpoint. Cover photos by Doug Marshall, Woods Wheatcroft, and Matt Hall, Other inside photos by Doug Marshall, Woods Wheatcroft, Patick Orton, Amy Peterson, courtesy photos from Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Silverwood and Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce members.
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