Northeast Corner

Sherman Pass Scenic Byway

Length: 88 miles, SR-20

Driving Time: 2 hours

Local Planning Resources: itsreal.life

NORTH PEND OREILLE SCENIC BYWAY

Length: 27 miles, SR- 31

Driving Time: 1 hour

Local Planning Resources: porta.us

INTERNATIONAL SELKIRK LOOP

Length: 287 miles, SR-31 & SR-20

Driving Time: 7 hours

Local Planning Resources: selkirkloop.org

At A Glance

1 Republic Republic has "air you can't see and water you can't taste", referring to its pristine qualities. Expect a large dose of small town charm and scenic beauty in this quiet area of Northeast Washington.

2 Ferry County Rail Trail

This fabulous rail-trail is accessible year round, with 28-miles of resurfaced and restored pathway for nonmotorized recreation.

3 Log Flume Heritage Site

Follow a paved path through this lovely interpretive area set in a cool forest of pines, larches, and cottonwoods along cascading Sherman Creek.

4 Colville Tribal Sculptures

Find the lifesize metal sculptures by local artist Smoker Marchand that dot the landscape in northeast WA. They tell the story of Native American life in the Okanogan Highlands.

5 Pewee Falls

The water trail offers small boaters and paddlers the opportunity to travel a designated route along the Pend Oreille River. You will see abundant wildlife, historical points of interest along the way and the view of Pewee Falls is breathtaking!

6 International Selkirk Loop

This 208-mile loop offers solitude and magnificent scenery as it meanders from Northeast Washington into British Columbia then back to the U.S. via Idaho.

7 Bowl and Pitcher

One of the most popular attractions in Riverside State Park, the Bowl and Pitcher is a geologic phenomenon with large basalt rocks popping up along the edges of the Spokane River.

8 Ritzville

Walk the streets of this small farming town and find a beautiful Carnegie Library and a collection of metal sculptures crafted by local artisans. Sculptures depict people that have made lasting impacts on the community.

The northeast corner of Washington is in many ways the Evergreen State’s “Last Great Place”. Its remoteness and isolation contribute to a feeling of pure wildness. This is a hiker’s paradise with hundreds of miles of trails through forests and across mountains. You’ll experience fragrant pine groves and summer meadows bursting with wildflowers. In autumn, you’ll be awestruck by hills that are streaked gold by larches and aspens. In this untamed corner of Washington, moose, elk, wolves, lynx, black bears, bobcats, cougars and the occasional grizzly still roam. At night while camping, you’ll be serenaded by the wild song of a loon. If you want to get “far from the madding crowd”, this is your next great road trip adventure.

Pend Oreille River Water Trail

The Pend Oreille River Water Trail covers 70 miles of the Pend Oreille River. The Water Trail begins in Oldtown, ID, then follows the river north through Pend Oreille County, WA all the way up to Boundary Dam.

Sherman Pass Scenic Byway

Don’t be fooled by this byway’s short length, it’s long on natural beauty and history. This route was used by Native Americans on their way to fish and by wagon trains. The byway begins in the frontier town of Republic, where you can dig for fossils. Continue east across Sherman Pass-Washington’s highest maintained pass at 5,575 feet—and then through Colville National Forest, a must-do destination for hikers and campers. The byway ends in the town of Kettle Falls, a recreational haven on Lake Roosevelt.

North Pend Oreille Scenic Byway

This captivating 27-mile drive through Colville National Forest is a favorite of wildlife and waterfall enthusiasts. In addition, discover massive dams, small town charm and the largest big-game population in the lower 48 states. Visit Metaline Falls, one of the best small art towns in America and check out the Cutter Theatre and Museum. Explore Gardner Cave, the longest limestone cavern in WA. Schedule a tour of Boundary Dam and the backwaters behind the dam to get beautiful views of Pee Wee Falls. The byway parallels a stretch of the Pend Oreille River’s emerald waters and is part of the International Selkirk Loop.

International Selkirk Loop

This 280-mile scenic drive encircles the spectacular Selkirk Mountains of Washington, Idaho and British Columbia. Play on crystal clear rivers and lakes, amid snow-capped peaks and abundant wildlife. Find charming towns filled with fascinating history and things to do. Travel quiet byways by car, bike or motorcycle and experience North America’s only multinational scenic drive. Don’t forget your passport!

If you start your travels in Newport, the southern gateway to Washington’s slice of the International Selkirk Loop, take a stroll through Newport’s charming downtown and visit the local museum.

Just east of Newport, Pioneer Park’s Heritage Trail offers visitors a chance to view how the Kalispel Tribe historically used this area. The trail has 12 interpretative displays and an elevated boardwalk that overlooks remains of a 4,000 year old camas oven.

Stop by the Ranger Station on the edge of Newport for maps and information on camping, lakes, and trails in the area. Explore over 1 million acres of public lands in the Colville National Forest. Enjoy your journey along this scenic route all the way north past Metaline Falls to the Canadian border.

WASHINGTON'S LARGEST STATE PARK

Discover the largest State Park in Washington at Mount Spokane State Park. Spanning 12,444 acres, Mount Spokane State Park has over 100 miles of trails within the dense forest of the Selkirk Mountains and boasts a multitude of panoramic views, meaning you can hike for days and not see the same view twice!

City of Spokane

What if you could take a vacation that lets you have it all? A visit to Spokane satiates every interest: outdoor adventure, culinary quests, artistic endeavors, and nightlife pursuits. First-time visitors will find themselves saying, “I had no idea,” when seeing all Spokane has to offer. Built around the banks of the roaring Spokane River and Falls, the city is ideal for a quick getaway, family vacation, or romantic weekend.

The social threads of Spokane create an easy juxtaposition of city lifestyle mingled with the mountains, trails, and waterways surrounding the city. Spokane is a knockout in every season. Being a four-season destination means seeing her in all her outfits. You can find sun and heat, snow and cold, rain and color.

No visit is complete without a stop in the 100-acre Riverfront Park–the former 1974 World’s Fair site– in the heart of downtown Spokane. Take a turn on the Looff Carrousel, feed the Garbage-Eating-Goat, slide down the giant Radio Flyer Red Wagon, lay under the twinkling lights of the US Pavilion, skate on the Numerica Skate Ribbon, or ride over Spokane Falls in the Numerica SkyRide. With natural beauty comes excellent things to do outside. Top-notch skiing, snowboarding, Nordic track, and tubing are available at five area ski resorts. In summer, myriad lakes mean fishing and boating. You'll find hiking, running, meandering, whatever you prefer, in the state's two largest state parks: Mount Spokane State Park and

Riverside State Park. The two cover a combined total of nearly 25,000 acres. Located just nine miles northwest of downtown Spokane is Riverside State Park. There’s something for every outdoor enthusiast. The park has hiking and biking trails, horse trails complete with an obstacle course, and a 60-foot round pen, plus it is ORV-friendly. We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention plenty of campsites.

Every season is the perfect time to visit Mount Spokane State Park. You'll always get a different view with hiking, biking, and horse trails. The mountain is home to Mt Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park if you love winter sports. Stop at the historic Vista House for a photo op.

If city parks are more your jam, take a perambulatory walk in Manito Park. The 90-acre park has five distinct gardens–Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden, Rose Hill, Ferris Perrenial Garden, Duncan Garden, and Lilac Garden–to wander through. Wander past the Mirror Pond, as well, and stop for a snack in the summer months at the Park Bench Cafe.

You’ll need more than a few days to taste what Spokane is cooking. Innovative chefs collaborate to create dishes that inspire. Bakers make delectable pastries. Baristas elevate the coffee experience. Spokane lives up to the Pacific Northwest stereotype with its abundance of craft breweries, wineries, cideries, and, yes, even a meadery. Get a taste of Spokane with each sip you take.

Sculpture

Look for the Salmon Chief sculpture located near Spokane Falls. Created by local artist Smoker Marchand, this statue was installed as a reminder of this native heritage site, a place where the salmon were once so plentiful it was difficult to see the rocks in the riverbed beneath them.

The Spokane region is quickly becoming known for its flourishing and welcoming art scene. It’s all thanks to entities like Spokane Arts and Terrain. Stop at one of the many art galleries and museums, ponder the numerous murals, and enjoy the vast public art scattered around the city. Spokane offers an opportunity to explore small-city America with your entire family. It's a place that hasn't fallen under the cold, shiny spell of high-rise glass and steel. It's a place with charm and personality, and affordability. It's a city with a story. Visit and write your chapter.

2023 Boundary Dam Tour Season Open! Visit Boundary’s Vista House, with observation deck, or explore the Forebay Recreation Area. Great camping, day use area, group picnic shelter and boat launch.

509-446-3083 | www.seattle.gov/city-light/in-thecommunity/tours-recreation-and-education/boundarytours-and-recreation

International Selkirk Loop

A spectacular 280-mile scenic drive around the Selkirk Mountains in Washington, Idaho & British Columbia.

Order our FREE travel guide at: www.selkirkloop.org

BOUNDARY DAM & RECREATION AREA THE CUTTER THEATRE

A performing and visual arts center located in Metaline Falls, the Cutter Theatre is the brightest star in Northeast Washington! This historic building is a community events hub, art gallery, and library.

509-446-4108 | www.cuttertheatre.com

Best Western Peppertree Airport Inn

Located just minutes from Spokane Airport, this hotel is a welcoming home base for PNW visitors. Whether you’re catching a flight, or exploring outdoors, this modern, dog-friendly hotel offers Spokane’s warmest welcome.

509-624-4655 | www.bwspokane.com