2019 Vsitors Guide

Pend Oreille River Valley Visitor Guide 2019-20

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ituated in the cradle of the Selkirk Mountains, the Pend Oreille River Valley is home to some of the country’s most stunning natural beauty, as well a growing hub of arts, food and shopping. Come visit us to enjoy the Pend Oreille River – one of only 20 north flowing rivers in the United States – running through the Colville, Panhandle and Kaniksu National Forests. It is also home to the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge and part of the International Selkirk Loop – a national scenic byway. Come visit us to attend a variety of festivals – from rodeo to timber – festivals celebrating our rich history in natural resources, and new traditions of motorcycle rallies and art. Turn north on Highway 2 from Interstate 90, or head south on Highways 31 from Canada. Come visit us to experience a small-town, homegrown community that is ready to welcome you.

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Angela Newcomb Realtor.................. 34 Antiques and Collectables.................. 19 Bayview Marinas Resort.................... 31 Beaver Lodge & Resort...................... 34 Blue Diamond Marina ..................................Inside Back Cover Bonner County Fair........................... 22 Boundary Dam.................................... 7 Cedar Mountain Medicinals................. 8 Chataqua.......................................... 34 Chewelah Casino............................... 15 Church Directory................................ 8 CitiBrokers........................................ 16 Elkins Resort on Priest Lake.............. 30 Festivities in the Park........................ 26 Forty-One South............................... 18 J&K Concrete.................................... 30 Kalispel Casino.................................... 6 Kalispel Tribe of Indians.................... 28 Local Delights................................... 21 May’s Catering Thai Food & Sushi........ 8 Mi Pueblo Authentic Mexican Food... 25 Monarch Marble & Granite............... 19 Newport Hospital and Health Services................................. 32 Newport Rodeo................................ 20 North Country Realty......................... 3 Northwest Professional Real Estate ................................ Inside Front Cover NPOV Lions Club Railriders............... 14 Pend Oreille Cannabis........................ 34 Pend Oreille County Fair................... 20 Pend Oreille County Historical Society Museum................................. 7 Pend Oreille EDC....... Inside Front Cover Pend Oreille Playhouse...................... 33 Pend Oreille Titles & Escrow................ 9 Priest River Development Corp.......... 24 Professional Realty Services ........................................... Back Cover RTI................................................... 11 Scenic Pend Oreille River Train.......... 17 Selkirk Motel and Chewelah Motel and RV Park............ 27 State Line Outboard Racing Association............................ 16 StoneRidge Golf & Resort.................. 13 Stoneridge Resort............................. 23 TerBest............................................. 23 The 57 Store..................................... 30 The Cutter Theatre............................ 14 The Farmhouse Café......................... 11 The Festival at Sandpoint.................. 12 The Inn at Priest Lake........................ 19 The Miner Newspapers..................... 26 The Shanty....................................... 16 Vaagen Bros..................................... 10 West Bonner County School District.. 33

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Events

The Pend Oreille River Valley is home to a myriad of annual events, from the Down River Days in the north part of Pend Oreille County to Newport’s Rodeo to the Timber Days in Priest River, there are plenty of annual events to take in.

Newport Rodeo, Parade: June 21-22

Probably the biggest event in the area each year is the Newport Rodeo weekend, well, Friday and Saturday really. The rodeo action is only part of the festivities. There

is also a parade, games for kids, vendors, live music, a beer garden and carnival.

The rodeo starts Friday night, with all the regular rodeo events.

Ranch bronc riding was added several years ago and is a popular event. It’s a special contest in which working cowboys try to ride a bucking horse with a regular saddle. Just about anything goes and contestants can ride with one hand, two hands or no hands. The wildest ride wins.

Saturday gets underway with a Cowboy Breakfast at the Rodeo Grounds. The parade happens at 11 a.m. and winds though downtown Newport.

This year there will be a slack performance on Sunday as well.

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Festivities in the Park: June 22

Held in conjunction with the Newport Rodeo, Festivities in the Park brings live music, a beer and wine garden, hometown style games, including water fights and chicken poop bingo, to Newport City Park.

Festivities kick off about 10:30 a.m., just as the Newport Rodeo Parade ends. Lots of vendors and stick horse races for the kids. Call 509-710-9379 for information.

Scenic Pend Oreille River Train Rides: June 22-23

View the countryside along the beautiful Pend Oreille River in historic rail cars, from Newport to Dalkena, Wash., and back. Rides

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are at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. both days, during Newport Rodeo weekend. Visit www.SportTrainRides.com for tickets. Additional rides are held in September and October.

Diamond Lake Fourth of July Boat Parade: July 4

If you’re in the Diamond Lake area on the Fourth of July, one of the must do things is watching the Boat Parade. It has become a tradition for the lake community to get as many unusual vessels on the lake as possible, with everyone wearing the required life jackets, of course.

Priest River Fireworks: July 4

The Priest River Chamber of Commerce puts on a fireworks display at dusk over the Pend Oreille River. Watch from downtown Priest River at the big City Park, or from Bonner Park West.

Run Whatcha Brung Motorcycle Drags: July 6

Bikers from throughout the Northwest and beyond gather in Oldtown for motorcycle drag races. Bikes

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of all makes and models line the parking lots on Highway 2 in Oldtown. Racers start arriving Friday, with the races Saturday. Live music, beer gardens, vendors and games provide fun for the entire family.

Newport Rough Stock Open: July 19

If you like bucking horses and bulls, the Newport Rough Stock Open is for you. Featuring just the bucking events – known in rodeo lingo as the Rough Stock – spectators will see some of the best riders in the Northwest competing in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding and the ranch bronc riding. Stock contractors McMillan-Layton bring some of the orneriest critters around to test the riders’ mettle. You can find more information online at www.newportrodeo.weebly.com/roughstock-invitational.

John Swenson Bull-A-Rama: July 20

Bull riding, with its danger and excitement, has long been the most popular rodeo event. The Newport Bull-A-Rama features the bull riding, along

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with barrel racing. The top bull riders in the Elite Professional Bullriders Association make it a stop on their tour and Mel Layton of Elk makes the short trip to Newport to bring bucking bulls that are known as some of the best in the Northwest. Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. Check it out online at: www.newportrodeo. weebly.com/bull-a-rama

Tri-Town Float Down: July 20-21

There is always fun to be had while paddling down the scenic Pend Oreille River, and fun is sure to be had at the Tri-Town Float Down in north Pend Oreille County.

Boaters launch at the Ruby Crossing boat launch near mile-marker 404 on Highway 20.

The early morning start gives paddlers a gorgeous view as they head north to Ione Park. There are three stops on the first day for cards, one at the launch and takeout, and one about halfway on the paddle.

The second day, floaters put in at Box Canyon Dam, using tubes and floating devices or a small boat. They end the Float Down at Metaline Park, where the last card is given.

The Float Down is partnering with the North Pend Oreille Chamber of Commerce to give away $1,000 in the Ducky Derby Sunday, July 21.

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Down River Days: July 26-28

People come from all over the area to participate in the annual Down River Days celebration in Ione Park.

The Watercross brings a new level to snowmobiling in the summer. There will also be Extreme Barbie Jeep races and a tug-of-war, featuring four person teams in canoes.

Head north on Highway 20 about 46 miles after leaving Newport, and continue on to Highway 31 for about 4 miles. Turn right onto Main Street and the park entrance is a couple blocks up the road.

Saturday events include shopping at vendors for clothes, jewelry, blown glass and other household items. Food can be purchased from local groups raising money for their sport or organization, and can be eaten along the scenic river at the waterfront part of the park. The Watercross takes center stage on Sunday, with snowmobiles lining up at the boat launch.

Throughout the day, participants race their machines across the river, landing on a strip on the east side of the Pend Oreille.

The park is still full of activities for the young and old while the Watercross takes place. Watch the races from a boat in the water or from the park, and attendees will quickly learn that a snowmobile does not float.

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Timber Days: July 26-27

In celebration of the heritage that built Priest River, Timber Days highlights activities around the logging industry.

Drive through Priest River, heading east, and the park is on the right side of the Highway, just past the only streetlight in town.

The event begins Friday evening with the Asphalt Angels’ Hot Neon Nights Car Show through downtown Priest River. Saturday kicks off with the Run for the Berries Fun Run. A parade of floats, most in a logging theme, comes through Priest River City Park at 11 a.m. Children are thrown candy from parade participants for their enjoyment throughout the day. The classic car show at the junior high is enjoyable for people of all ages. Logging competitions occur at Bonner Park West near the Pend Oreille River and will include burling, aka log rolling. Lawnmower races will start their engines in downtown Priest River at about 4 p.m.

Hydroplane races: Aug. 3-4, Aug. 24-25

Outboard motorboat racing fans have two places to see the little boats race – on the Pend Oreille River in Oldtown and in Ione. The races, sponsored by the Stateline Outboard Racing Association, will be held Aug. 3-4 in Oldtown, and Aug. 24-25 in Ione. Admission is free for spectators.

Races are also held in Elk River, Idaho, June 1516 and at Waitts Lake in Valley, Wash., on Sept.

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Lawnmower drag races

Souped up lawnmowers drag race down city streets, while fans watch from the sidelines. The Big Back-In circuit holds drags throughout the region, including in Oldtown and Priest River.

Anyone is welcome to race. Sign up three hours before the race for $20 each, or bring your lawn chair and be a spectator. The mowers are loud – bring earplugs for little ones. Priest River’s drags are held in conjunction with Timber Days.

June 16 – Spirit Lake, Noon

July 12 – Post Falls, 5 p.m.

July 27 – Priest River, 4 p.m.

Aug. 10 – Athol, 4 p.m.

Aug. 17 – Oldtown, Noon

Aug. 24 – Sandpoint, Noon

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Kalispel Tribe’s Powwow: Aug. 2-4

Master Gardeners Garden Tour: Aug. 4

The Kalispel Tribe’s 44th annual Powwow will take place at the powwow grounds at Usk, located about 20 miles north of Newport at 1981 Leclerc Road. The event is open to the public and admission is free. One of the highlights of the year, the powwow attracts tribes from the Northwest and Canada.

Contestants compete in a variety of dancing and drumming events for tens of thousands of dollars in prize money.

In addition to dance and drum contests, there will be a buffalo barbecue, an all-Indian softball tournament, a Buffalo Fun Run and stick game tournaments, as well as a variety of food and other vendors.

“Our annual Kalispel powwow is a time for us to share our hospitality with our community,” said April Pierre, communications director for the tribe. “It’s a time for celebration, reflection and socializing with old friends and meeting new ones. Our visitors come from Canada, across the United States and even a few international visitors.”

The 28th Annual Master Gardeners Garden Tour and Dinner will be held Aug. 4, showcasing some of the best gardens and yards in the area. Visit www.extension.wsu.edu/pendoreille for details closer to the event date.

Pend Oreille Relay for Life: Aug. 9

The annual Pend Oreille Valley Relay for Life returns to Newport High School, starting at Ellersick Field 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, and ending at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. The 24-hour event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and benefits local cancer patients.

A special dinner for cancer survivors will be held at Newport High School at 5 p.m.

The opening ceremony and survivors’ lap will be at 6:30 p.m. Participants could also dedicate a luminary online or sign up for the event until 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. After that, people can sign up at the event.

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Bonner County Fair and Rodeo: Aug. 21-24

The goal of the Bonner County Fair is to provide a free educational opportunity for residents of Bonner County to display their ideas and projects from their areas of expertise and interest, as well as allowing local organizations and businesses to present their products to the public. Events and contests are held throughout the week, such as a spud decorating contest, a pig scramble and coloring contests. A 4-H Market Animal Sale is held on Saturday, and a parade of champions is that afternoon. The fairgrounds are located in Sandpoint, on Boyer Avenue. Visit www. bonnercountyfair.com. This year the rodeo is held during fair week.

Pend Oreille County Fair and Rodeo: Aug. 15-18

The annual fair and rodeo at Cusick are a much-anticipated time of the year, both for participants and visitors. For participants, it is a time to show off your animals, vegetables or hobbies and see where they stand in relation to other entries. For the visitors, the Pend Oreille County Fair is a great example of what a rural fair can be. There are a variety of animals to see, from chickens to llamas. There are displays of the best fruits and vegetables, canned goods, photography and spinning demonstrations. One of the highlights for many is the ProWest Rodeo held Aug. 17-18.

The Saturday show is a night performance starting at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday show starts at 1:30 p.m.

You can find more information online at www.povn. com/pocofair.

Affair on Main Street: Aug. 31 to Sept. 1

The small town of Metaline Falls puts on a big showing for the annual Affair on Main Street. From Newport, head north on Highway 20, staying straight when it changes to Highway 31. Follow until you cross the bridge to enter town. Vendors pack Metaline Falls Park, located at the end of Main Street, selling a variety of fun, interesting products. Area groups set up shop and sell hot dogs, burgers or huckleberry lemonade.

Bob’s Car Show: Sept. 2

Bob’s Car Show brings vintage cars to Newport City Park on Labor Day. The event is named for the late Bob Gray, a former Newport City Council member.

Gray was an auto enthusiast who was elected to the

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city council, even though he didn’t campaign. The show features classic cars and vehicles and offers a pancake breakfast prepared by local firefighters.

Proceeds will benefit Shepherds for Lost Sheep, Inc. an organization committed to breeding, raising and training high quality German Shepherd dogs for the express purpose of being used as PTSD serviced dogs by veterans. The show raises money by asking for a $15 donation for each car. Admission to the event for spectators is free, although donations are accepted.

Newport Autumn Bloom 5K/10K Fun Run: Sept. 14

This annual event is scheduled for 9 a.m. in TJ Kelly Park in Newport. Both routes in the run wind through the streets of Newport, and it benefits Newport Hospital Foundation’s Healthy Kids Snack Bag Program. For more information call 509-447-7928 or Newport Hospital & Health Services.

Scenic Pend Oreille River Train Rides: Sept. 21-22, Oct. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27

View the countryside along the beautiful Pend Oreille River in historic rail cars, from Newport to Dalkena, Wash., and back. Rides are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Visit www.SportTrainRides.com for tickets.

Head of the Pend Oreille Regatta: Sept. 27-28

Located on the beautiful Priest River, Idaho’s only regatta is held on the last weekend of September.

The three-day event starts with a practice for rowers Friday night, and kicks off Saturday at 8:30 a.m. with a 17K head race. A barbecue lunch is Saturday at the Mudhole Campground, followed by a 500-meter Stake Race. Amateur rowers can experience the Priest River Sunday, during a row with the Pend Oreille Rowing and Paddling Association, weather permitting. Visit hopregatta.org.

Who Let the Girls Out: Nov. 2

Two of the biggest shopping promotions in Newport are the Who Let the Girls Out events, held in the spring and fall. The spring one is in May and the fall WLTGO is Saturday, Nov. 2. Businesses in Newport and surrounding areas participate by stamping a shoppers “passport” at each store, making the participant eligible for a host of raffle drawings. There are sales specials and complimentary refreshments and hors d’oeuvres.

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Things to see There are many things to see throughout the Pend Oreille River Valley that you can take in year round. Some are well known, some less so.

Here are a few.

Get historical at Priest River Museum

In 1993, the Keyser family donated their original homestead house that was built in 1895 to the Priest River Chamber of Commerce. The house was the first framed structure built in the area at a time when others were built of logs. It was grand for its time. In late 2007 the museum closed its doors to the public. In 2010 the museum and information center was re-established.

In 2015, the logging/timber display room was updated together with displays for military, school, sewing, ferrier and sportsman. The kitchen and pantry are completely restored and depict the pioneer era.

For tours and hours, call 208-610-9643. The Priest River Museum is located at the end of Main Street in downtown Priest River.

Visit the Pend Oreille County Historical Society Museum

The Pend Oreille County Historical Society Museum is located in Newport, Wash., at the Newport Centennial Plaza, where the south end of Washington Avenue intersects with U.S. Highway 2.

Entry into the museum grounds is through the former Idaho and Washington Northern Railroad depot. There you will find a gift shop, featuring historical items as well as hand crafted gifts, books, museum T-shirts, ball caps and postcards for sale.

The Pend Oreille County Historical Society’s annual Big Smoke collection of historical stories and information is available for sale. Big Smoke issues go back to 1969.

The outdoor grounds feature full landscaped flower gardens; several original log cabins moved to the site; an open block building featuring tools of early industry and home tools; a replica of an L-4 fire lookout tower; the Penrith Milwaukee railroad flagstop station; an original ice house; early printing press room and a complete sawmill moved to the grounds.

The museum offers a digital research center and has available more than 5,000 photographs covering the area’s early history. Out of print western history books, scrapbooks and a complete catalog of The

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Historic 1912 venue.

Newport Miner newspapers are available for research.

To learn more about the historical society and museum visit www.pochsmuseum.org.

The museum is open on weekends (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) effective May 5, 2019. Open seven days a week effective May 27, 2019. Admission is free for children under 13 and 13-years-old and up is $5 per person.

Visit Manresa Grotto

Photo courtesy of Ted Hawk

This is a nice little picnic spot and rest area along the LeClerc Road just north of Usk, located within the Kalispel Indian Reservation. The trail to the grotto switchbacks up the hillside and is very short, no more than a half-mile round trip. This is a super short, super easy hike to visit the cave. Restrooms and a small picnic area are there as well.

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The Kalispel Tribe has a herd of buffalo that you can see from the Camas Center for Community Wellness, about 19 miles north of Newport. The herd consists of about 100 head of buffalo that roam over 600 acres. The herd provides many resources for tribal members.

People stop and watch the buffalo from a pull out viewing area just off LeClerc Creek Road. The herd has about 25-30 calves a year. They weigh about 50 pounds at birth and the calves are a reddish color until they’re about three months old.

See the buffalo at Blanchard

LIII Ranches at Blanchard has a buffalo herd and offers buffalo meat for sale. Tours are available by reservation. The ranch is located in Blanchard, Idaho, about 15 minutes south of Newport. Take Highway 41 to get there from Newport.

Take in the Camas Center for Community Wellness

The Camas Center is one of the real jewels in Pend Oreille County. Located about 19 miles north of Newport at 1821 N. LeClerc Road, the Camas Center offers a variety of activities, including a 33-foot rock climbing wall, a 25-meter lap pool, a recreation pool with a water slide, a hot tub, a sauna, state of the art fitness equipment in a group exercise room, a gymnasium with seating for 300 people, a deli, a game room and internet access. Adults can buy a day pass for $10. A family day pass costs $45. For people 55 and older and those under 18, a day pass can be purchased for $5. Monthly passes are also available. More information can be found online at www.kalispeltribe.com/ camas-center/overview.

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Newport Naturals Iris Garden

Experience more than 1,400 varieties of bearded iris and non-bearded iris growing a field, right in the middle of Newport. Alpacas wander by, as you get up close and personal with these beautiful flowers. Robert and Linda Karr have operated the garden commercially since 1999. They had been growing irises for many years and decided to expand for a retirement project. Everyone is welcome to walk the grounds, take photos or set up a painting easel.

Newport Naturals Iris gardens are located on Craig Avenue, just north of First Avenue in Newport. Visit www. newportnaturalsiris.weebly.com.

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Children of all ages flock to the Newport Spray Park in Newport City Park located at First Street and Calispel Avenue. There are several different water-spraying features on a 3,000 square foot splash pad for children to enjoy. The hours of operation are daily 10 am to 7 pm weather permitting. For the 2019 season, the spray park is scheduled to open June 14, weather permitting.

The spray park will remain open tentatively until Sept.

3, 2019 when it will close for the season.

The park offers a gazebo, as well as play equipment and a skate park.

T.J. Kelley Park

Sitting in T.J. Kelley Park, along Washington Street in Newport, allows people to enjoy the flow of downtown Newport.

Restrooms are available seasonally, and picnic tables are great for family gatherings or birthday parties. There is also a rock waterfall and rock benches.

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Pend Oreille County Park

Camping, backpacking and horseback riding are a few of the things Pend Oreille County Park is known for by locals.

The park entrance is on Highway 2 about two miles from the Spokane County line and is open May through October. A day-use area is also available.

Fred G. Anderson Veteran’s Memorial Park

The Veteran’s Memorial Park is approximately .2 acre.

This park is a downtown rest stop with an added feature of a veteran’s memorial. This park includes an ADA restroom for tourists traveling through the city as well as benches to sit on and enjoy the beauty of the veteran’s memorial.

The Veteran’s Memorial Park is located at 211 South Union Ave., between the Newport Fire Hall and the Washington Federal parking lot.

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Ione Park

Launch a boat in Ione Park and enjoy the scenic river in the north part of Pend Oreille County. Boaters can boat within one mile of Box Canyon Dam. Head north on Highway 20 about 46 miles after leaving Newport, and continue on to Highway 31 for about four miles. Turn right onto Main Street and the park entrance is a couple blocks up the road.

There is a gazebo for events, barbecue pits for a gathering, and views of the scenic river that runs the length of the park. It’s one of the county’s water trail sites.

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Crawford State Park Heritage Site’s Gardner Cave

The Crawford State Park Heritage Site is a 49-acre, forested day-use park featuring Gardner Cave. A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to state parks for day use and the park is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Touring Gardner Cave is a popular activity at the park. With a slope length of 1,055-feet, the cave is the third longest limestone cavern in Washington.

This cave is filled with stalactites, stalagmites, rim stone pools, and flowstone. With large groups and holidays, extra tours can be given. Park staff limits tour size to 25 people. A call before arrival will help in accommodating large groups. Call Crawford State Park at 509-446-4065. Suitable walking shoes or hiking boots are recommended for touring the caves and surrounding area. A Discover Pass is needed for admittance. An annual pass costs $30 and a day pass $10.

Metaline Waterfront Park

Grass, a boat launch, picnic areas, a large pavilion, a large barbecue pit, as well as a children’s playground, all make Metaline Waterfront Park a place to stop.

From Newport, follow Highway 20 about 60 miles until entering the town of Metaline.

Metaline Falls Park

Metaline Falls Park offers a place to sit and enjoy fresh lemonade or a picnic in the grass. From Newport, head north on Highway 20, staying straight when it changes to Highway 31. Follow until you cross the bridge to enter town.

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Saturday, June 22 • Sunday, June 23 Newport Rodeo Weekend Rides at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

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Enjoy the fresh air of the scenic river while visiting Priest River City Park.

From Newport, head east to Priest River on Highway 2 and the park is on the right just after the stoplight.

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Paddle to Pee Wee Falls

One of north Pend Oreille County’s hidden gems is Pee Wee Falls, a more than 100-foot waterfall that can only be seen while boating the river.

Launch the boat at Boundary Dam, located about 60 miles up Highway 20 from Newport. Turn left onto Boundary Road and follow signs to the dam.

Drive north on Highway 20 about 61 miles until reaching Metaline Falls. Turn right onto Grandview Street and follow it to the historic theatre. Call 509-446-4108 for more information, or visit www. cuttertheatre.com.

Office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visit the Tiger Store and Museum

Tour Boundary Dam

Ice cream and snacks can be enjoyed while learning the history of Tiger at the Tiger Store and Museum.

Open Memorial Day through September, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Monday. Plus the first three weekends in October. The rest stop is open 24 hours/day–outdoor information kiosk.

From Newport, head north on Highway 20 about 46 miles. The store is on the left just before the town of Ione.

Take in a show at the Cutter Theatre

The historic Cutter Theatre offers plays, art shows, coffee and a host of other events throughout the year. The 1912 building was originally designed by architect Kirtland Cutter as The Metaline Falls School and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Tours of Boundary Dam will show the immense size of the dam and the 299,000 horsepower turbines.

The dam provides more than one-third of Seattle’s electricity.

Free guided tours are offered Thursday through Monday at 10:30 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Each tour is limited to 25 persons on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not required; however, groups of ten or more should call in advance.

Photo ID is required for all adults and some areas of the project are restricted. Please wear closed-toe shoes.

For more information, call 509-446-3083 ext #3206 or email SCL_BoundaryTours@seattle.gov From Newport, drive north about 60 miles on Highway 20 and turn left onto Boundary Road.

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Follow signs to the dam. Go to www.seattle.gov/light/ Boundary/tours for more information.

Stretch your legs at the Cusick Rest Stop

The Kalispel Tribe built the rest area one mile north of Cusick in 2013. It highlights the history of the tribe as well as offering a bathroom for travelers. It is open 24 hours a day.

Visit a ghost town Camden, Wash.

Tragedy struck the small sawmill community of Camden in July 1906, about 26 years after the town was founded on the first old wagon road between Newport and Spokane.

The westbound Great Northern train No. 3 jumped the track about two miles east of Camden. When the train appeared from a tunnel and attempted a sharp curve, it left the track and went down a 40-foot embankment into Chain Lake. The engine, coal car, mail car and baggage car were completely submerged and it partially submerged the smoker and day coach. Reportedly, 12 people died in the accident, including the conductor.

The town of Camden used to boast a Grange, blacksmith shop, post office, train depot and several saloons. Today, the Grange is all that remains of the once thriving town.

Scotia, Wash.

The Scotia Valley lies along a natural route between Newport and Spokane, below Albeni Falls Dam at the northern entry of Spokane County.

In the early 1890s, Scotia became part of a route for one of the first transcontinental railroads in the U.S. The area was rich in timber and when the railroad was being constructed through the area, sawmills popped up as well.

Scotia had a store, post office, school, two saloons, a hotel, and boarding house, train depot and several homesteads during the peak years. Three murders happened in Scotia during those years, with one of the cases never getting solved.

William McNutt, a Spokane businessman, was killed on his way to Spokane. McNutt was found on the property of John Wright. McNutt’s two sisters and their two brothers were arrested for the crime, robbery the apparNow and Then Antiques ent motive.

Another tragedy, still unsolved today, happened in Scotia Petticoat Junction in October 1968. Joe and Marjorie Shaner owned the Treasures A-Z home of the old store, the Wigle House, and were found Into the Garden Up to the Lake dead in their home following a fire. It was later found & Anita’s Antiques by x-ray that Joe had been shot twice in the head. Marjorie’s body was too badly burned to identify the cause of death. Robbery was the apparent motive at the time, however no arrests were ever made. It goes down in

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The only pieces of Scotia that remain after the town faded in the 1930s are several homes, small old buildings, as seen above, and a few original building foundations.

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Blueslide, Wash.

About 13 miles south of Ione, Blueslide was settled in the early 1900s, with timber as the dream for the area.

The 1,100-foot Blueslide tunnel was constructed in 1909, allowing train passage to Ione. The tunnel was carved through the mountain where the name Blueslide comes from. It was named for the 150-foot blue-clay embankment just north of the Blueslide flat.

The tunnel was built manually with men drilling and dynamiting from both sides.

It took six months to complete and a night foreman was killed by a large mass of rock that gave way and fell on him. Another death was reported during the workers’ celebration when the tunnel was complete. The shift boss, Eli Anderson, disappeared following the celebration and workers speculated he was involved in an altercation at the party, was shot and dumped into the river.

Three months later his body was found floating about a mile and a half downstream. The workers had already dispersed by this time and the death was not investigated. Anderson is buried at Blueslide.

Today, Blueslide is a small recreational community with a small resort. The tunnel still remains and dots the landscape with the memories of a bustling town years ago.

Seneacquoteen, Idaho The town of Seneacquoteen was once one of the bestknown locations in Idaho. The name means “crossing of the river,” a fitting title because of the ferry that operated there for almost a century. The ferry was the first one in operation in Bonner County.

During the peak years, the town had two trading posts, two saloons, a school, a hotel and a post office. The former Washington Governor Miles Moore operated one of the trading posts in Seneacquoteen before becoming governor.

Located near current day Laclede, the town was named the Kootenai County seat by Idaho’s Second Territorial Legislature, however, the designation failed because 50 qualified electors could not be found to certify the spot.

Seneacquoteen was the stopping point on the Wild Horse Trail, which was used to carry supplies to the mines in British Columbia and Montana. The area saw many campers, the common lifestyle of the Native Americans who lived in the town.

With the railroad a valley away, the town eventually faded into the meadows that highlight the landscape.

All that is left of Seneacquoteen is a cemetery filled with headstones and the memories of a town that once existed.

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Exploring nature in God’s Country

By Lois Robertson Owner, Cedar Mountain Wellness Center

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an you imagine overlooking a beautiful large meadow filled with brilliant blue flowers in bloom so stunning and so abundant that “it resembles lakes of fine, clear water. On first sight, I could have sworn it was water.” This is exactly what Merriweather Lewis, leader of the Lewis and Clark expedition, wrote in his journal as he was exploring Northeast Idaho in 1806. During the same year, a little closer to home, David Thompson, Canadian explorer, traveled to what is now known as the Pend Oreille River. He met and spent time with the Native people of this area called the Kalispels, which translates to “Camas People,” and of course, this beautiRobertson ful blue flower of which I have been referring to, is named Camas (Camassia quamash). It has a rich history in this area and was a main staple for the local tribes of this region for hundreds of years. Camas blooms from April through June and still can been seen today scattered throughout the fields and meadows of Pend Oreille County and is one of the many wildflowers that grow in this region.

The local residents profess that this area is truly “God’s Country” and it can be witnessed by the abundance of wild plants and animals that abound here. When going for a scenic ride to the mountains, as those of us are inclined to do on a warm sunny day, it is easy to become enamored at the never ending fields of the soft tufts of Beargrass growing on a mountainous slope, or the sprawling stalks of Devil’s Club with the large maple-like leaves that grow along the moist, shady ditches at the bottom of the hillsides. The root or stem bark of Devil’s Club is used for medicinal preparations, but, do not ingest the berries, as they are toxic. Drinking a hot cup of tea or ingesting the tincture of the root or stem bark can speed the healing of respiratory conditions. Applying a salve or an oil from Devil’s Club bark will speed the healing of skin infections.

The scent of Snowbrush Ceanothus, also called Red Root, fills the fresh mountainous air with such sweetness. One can find Red Root thriving in full sun in the drier regions. The root and stem bark make a healing tincture for sore throats, swollen lymph glands and assists with lymphatic cleansing. It can also aid migraine pain, clear lung conditions and help digestive issues.

On your drive, if you should spy a small yellow daisy that grows from 6 to 8 inches tall, chances are you have found Arnica, a forest dwelling plant that inhabits shady areas, such

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as canopied forests, from middle to higher elevations. Arnica makes a good medicine (for external use only) and is a popular remedy for professional athletes. It is well known for its painrelieving properties, while reducing bruising, swelling and inflammation.

One can not neglect mentioning the statuesque Elder Tree (it is actually a shrub) that can grow up to 20 feet or more in open sunny spaces or dry, well-drained soils along roads, clear cuts and in forest clearings. The beautiful white umbrella-like flowers bloom from late spring to late summer and ripen into dark blue berries. Heavy clusters of the mature berries weigh down the branches from late summer to early fall. The popularity of elderberry syrup has exploded recently and now can be found in almost any drug store or grocery store. Many studies have been done on the healing benefits of the elderberry and it is found that using the berry syrup or tincture opens the bronchioles and stimulates blood flow to the area. It aids in influenza, coughs, colds, sore throats and fevers. It is one of the safest and gentlest flu remedies that are suitable for very young children and the elderly.

There are some forest gems that should only be admired from afar and not picked as they are on the endangered species list.

These include: Lady’s Slipper Orchid, Trillium, Echinacea (in the wild), Pink Mountain Dandelion, Sweetvetch, Gilias, Water Hemlock and Sweetgrass, among many others.

Along with the numerous natural and medicinal plants, Pend Oreille County is abundant with wildlife and home to many animals. After living for more than 30 years in rural Pend Oreille County, one of my most memorable experiences was driving home one evening and seeing a cougar running along side my car parallel to me, not 5 feet away. I realized he was trying to out-run my car so he could cross in front of me to get to the other side. I most graciously allowed him to pass and cross.

It is very rare to have the experience of seeing a cougar first hand, but it is not uncommon to chance upon a moose, elk, white tailed deer, wolf, coyote or black bear during leisurely jaunts in the woods. River otter can be seen swimming in large creeks, and beavers are famous for making their dams in the most unwitting places. About once a year, we even have a grizzly bear wander through the area.

Looking toward the blue skies, we are graced with Bald and Golden Eagles, Great Blue Heron, Cranes, Canadian Geese, Red Tailed Hawks, a variety of owls, woodpeckers, and the list goes on. We have more than 270 different variety of birds. I can imagine the awe that Merriweather Lewis and David Thompson felt when they came exploring through this region. I suspect little has changed in our flora and fauna and we can still be proud to say we are truly in “God’s Country.”

Bio: Lois Robertson is a Certified Herbalist and has practiced herbalism off and on for the last 40 years. She has founded Cedar Mountain Wellness Center where she teaches herbal education classes. She is a regular guest speaker for the annual Women’s Health Seminar hosted by the Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation. She owns Cedar Mountain Massage Therapy, Inc. and has been a medical massage therapist for 20 years. Lois is also a member of the Newport Hospital Board of Commissioners.

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Activities

There are a variety of activities that people can take part in throughout the Pend Oreille Valley, from farmers markets to cave tours, Pend Oreille and Bonner counties boast a plethora of activities appealing to a wide range of interests.

Go to the Farmers Market

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The Pend Oreille Valley Farmers Market is every Saturday, May through October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can get handmade crafts, soaps, fresh produce and flowers at the Pend Oreille Valley Farmers Market, located at the Pend Oreille Players Playhouse parking lot at 236 S. Union Ave., in Newport. The North Pend Oreille County Farmers Market in Ione is every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 9 through the month of September (except the Saturday of Downriver Days). The market is at the corner of Highway 31 and West Main Avenue in Ione.

Take a dip at Albeni Cove

Albeni Cove is one of the nicest little swimming holes and camping areas in the Newport-Oldtown area, with a sandy beach and a dock. To get there from Highway 2 in Newport, turn south onto Highway 41 at Safeway.

Go about a half-mile over a railroad bridge and turn east on Fourth Street into Oldtown. Follow for about three miles to the campground. The booking period for campsites is Saturday, May 11, 2019, through Saturday, Nov. 14, 2019. Reservations must be made three days ahead of arrival and can be made up to six months in advance.

Albeni Cove is open May through Sept. 7. Albeni Cove is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and camping fees are $21 per night. Call 208-437-3133 for more information.

Blanchard’s Arts and Culture

Come in for an art class at the Blanchard Community Center in Blanchard, Idaho, with various creative skills taught year-round, including cooking. All kids’ classes and workshops are free. Adult classes vary in cost but are reasonably priced. There are drawing classes, stitching classes, and other activities available. Blanchard Community Center is located at 685 Rusho Road. Call 208-437-1037 for more information.

Go to a thrift store, hit up a yard sale

The Newport and Priest River area is home to a variety of second hand, vintage and thrift stores and a plethora of yard sales for the hardcore bargain and treasure hunter. You can find tools, guns, antiques, clothes, toys and collectibles, and more. You can spend hours go-

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ing through the merchandise, buying practical items, or looking for that special piece that could be worth a fortune.

Take an art class, enjoy the garden

CREATE Art Center offers a variety of art classes for kids and adults, as well as concerts and literature events, throughout the year, including drawing, dancing, fiber arts, painting, and more. CREATE also has a pleasant community garden the public is invited to visit. Located at 900 W. Fourth St., in Newport, see a schedule of activities and events at www.CreateArts.org or call 509447-9277.

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Share the Dharma

One Sunday each month, Sravasti Abbey, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Newport, holds Sharing the Dharma Day, an opportunity to explore the Buddha’s teachings and share in community fellowship through meditation, discussion and vegetarian potluck lunch. The events go from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Upcoming Sharing the Dharma Days for 2019 are June 9, July 14 and Aug. 4.

The Abbey is located at 692 Country Lane in Newport. Find more activities and events online at www. sravastiabbey.org.

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Hike the Wolf Trails

If you want to see wildlife, wildflowers and have a scenic walk near Newport, you can’t go wrong hiking the Wolf Trails. The area is a wooded oasis, bound by houses on two sides and a farm and a highway on the other two sides. The Upper Wolf Trail System provides 2.5 miles of non-motorized looped trails for hikers, mountain bikers, cross-country skiers and snowshoers. It is located on the north edge of the city of Newport. At the intersection of Highway 20 and Larch Street turn west and follow Larch Street for one block to Laurelhurst Drive. Continue on Laurelhurst Drive to trailhead.

The lower Wolf Trail is a .75-mile barrier-free trail through mixed conifer forest. There are picturesque views of Ashenfelter Bay on the Pend Oreille River.

Slide down the granite waterslides at Priest Lake

A bit of a drive and a mile and a half hike gets you to one of Priest Lake’s best secrets – granite slopes covered in running water, slick enough to slide down. Bring a plastic garbage bag to ride on and wear your swimsuit and hiking boots. The bottom of the slide is a refreshing splash in a natural pool.

To get to the slides, drive north on Highway 57 from Priest River toward Priest Lake. Follow the signs to

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Go wild in the Wild.

Now Open!

Getting out and exploring the beautiful Pend Oreille Valley is an unforgettable experience. And so is playing the latest slots, enjoying some Northwest comfort food and relaxing in a neighborly lounge!

Do it all at the new Kalispel Casino where you can dine in Wetlands restaurant, have a cold one at The Slough, and play your favorite games.

You can even stay for days at the adjoining RV Resort featuring hookups, tent sites and tiny cottages. Or just fill up on fresh food, fountain drinks and Chevron fuel at Kalispel Market.

Join the Camas Club inside the casino to save 10¢ per gallon on fuel, plus earn points and comps on dining, gaming and RV resort stays, too.

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Coolin, where you take a right and drive along the east side of the lake for about 20 miles, toward Lion Head Campground. Instead of turning into the campground, turn right onto the unmarked gravel road. Drive five miles, staying to the left at any forks in the road. Continue on the main road until the trail head, marked by large rocks. This is where you get out and walk.

The 1.5-mile trail is at a gentle incline, suitable for most walkers.

Take in a play at the Pend Oreille Playhouse

One of Newport’s theatre groups, the Pend Oreille Players, puts on a host of performances throughout the year. Located at 236 S. Union in downtown Newport, the talent represented by the Pend Oreille Players is boundless and entertaining productions are put on by all ages. The theatre also has a concession stand with candy and popcorn for sale as well as beer, wine and cocktails for adults.

Upcoming 2019 performances include “Coming to America,” the 10th annual One Act Play Festival and “Inner Sanctum, Radio Show.”

For more information on upcoming productions, visit www.pendoreilleplayers.org.

Attend a performance at the Circle Moon Theatre

The Northwoods Performing Arts group has turned what used to be a big-barn-turned-bar into one of the area’s premiere spots for the performing arts.

Musicals, comedies, concerts – Circle Moon has it all.

The Circle Moon Theatre is located on Highway 211, north of Highway 2 near Sacheen Lake. From Newport, turn right at the start of the four-lanes.

Coming in June 2019 is Northwood’s Spring Choral: Rhythm of Life; in July 2019 Bridges Home, the musical duo of Dave and Tami Gunter will perform and in August 2019 The Coffey Twins will put on their ’50s and ’60s Rock and Roll Show.

Many performances can include dinner and it’s always a packed house.

For tickets and information, call 208-448-1294 or visit www.northwoodsperformingarts.com.

Scenic Pend Oreille River Train Rides

The Scenic Pend Oreille River Train Rides offers a new scenic experience with rides from Newport to Dalkena. Each 24 mile round-trip train ride starts in Newport and goes to Dalkena then turns around and ends back in Newport. This is the same great

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train the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club operated for decades, but at an exciting new location. This is the third season that the Newport/Priest River Rotary Club is operating the train rides.

Rides will depart from historic Newport on a regular schedule from June, until well into October. The route follows the absolutely gorgeous Pend Oreille River, the same route Native Americans followed and lived along for millennia. The train crew knows the history and the romance of this fantastic corner of the Inland Northwest.

SPORT runs north from Newport to the little whistlestop at Dalkena. Along the way, riders might spot a moose or elk. Eagles will be eyeing the trains from treetops. Riders will want to be on the lookout for the descendants of the Dalkena Wild Bunch Gang – nefarious train robbers and fancy women from a hundred years ago. Hang onto that wallet and pocket watch!

The pleasant, historical ride lasts about half an hour.

The 2019 train schedule is Saturdays and Sundays: June 22-23, Sept. 21-22, Oct. 5-6, 12-13, Oct. 19-20 and Oct. 26-27. All rides depart at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., except the weekend in June, when rides are at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

For more information, including purchasing tickets, go to www.sporttrainrides.com.

Fish below Albeni Falls Dam

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That perfect fishing hole may be located below Albeni Falls Dam. It is located on the west, bottom side of the dam, reached only via a turnout along Highway 2 between Newport and Priest River. The trail goes about 200 yards down to the water. Giant boulders become great standing spots on the rocky shoreline. The water is swift, with the dam causing crazy currents, but anglers say if you play the current and let your bait drift, it will be a great spot to catch smallmouth bass and trout.

Explore the history of the Albeni Falls Dam and Pend Oreille River from the historical and informational exhibits inside the Visitor Center. Tours may also be available.

If you’re stopping by for a break, feel free to get a drink of water, use the restroom or eat your lunch at one of the many shaded picnic tables near the dam. If you need information on your future travels, there are informational brochures available for all types of recreation in the area.

Play at the Mudhole in Priest River

Don’t let the name fool you! Swimming at the Mudhole in Priest River is great way to cool down on a hot summer’s day and relax.

The Mudhole is located to the east of Priest River

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with the entrance off Highway 2. There are campgrounds for overnight stays and large grass areas for throwing a Frisbee or having a barbecue.

The swimming hole is shallow, where children can walk out more than 20 feet before it starts to get deep. It is a great place to hold a family gathering or to enjoy the cool waters of the Priest River meeting the Pend Oreille.

Watch the Kokanee spawn at Sullivan Lake

Thousands of fish run Harvey Creek in October, where the creek meets the scenic Sullivan Lake in the north part of Pend Oreille County, about 10 miles outside of Metaline Falls. Head north on Highway 20 about 46 miles leaving Newport, and continue on to Highway 31 for about 3 miles. Turn right on Sullivan Lake Road, and stay to the left after the orange bridge. The lake is about 10 miles up the road. Find a place to park near the one-car bridge and walk below the bridge to see thousands of fish jumping and spawning in the creek.

Tour Gardner Cave

Visitors can experience true darkness at the bottom of Gardner Caves when the lights get turned down 90 feet inside the cave during a tour of the third largest limestone cave in Washington. It is the main feature of Crawford State Park, a 40-acre day park.

From Newport, follow Highway 20 about 60 miles until Boundary Road in the town of Metaline. Turn left onto Boundary Road and follow it into Crawford State Park about 12 miles up the road.

Stalactites, like icicles, cling to the cave roof. Stalagmites build from the cave floor up. Where the two meet, a column is formed. The 7.8-ton Gardner Cave column is the largest in the Pacific Northwest.

Human imagination has led to the naming of several other formations: the Frozen Waterfall, Christmas Tree (dated to 90,000 years), Roast Turkey, Lopsided Wedding Cake, Queen’s Throne and the Frog.

Cave Tours: Tours are offered every Thursday through Monday at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., from May through mid-September. Wear a jacket, as the cave is a constant 41 to 43 degrees.

Never touch the cave walls, as this causes irreparable damage to calcite growth. A call before arrival will help in accommodating large groups. Call Crawford State Park at 509-446-4065.

Passes can be purchased online at www.discoverpass.wa.gov. A Discover Pass is needed for admittance. An annual pass costs $35 and a day pass $11.50. Passes can be purchased online at www. discover.wa.gov.

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Check out the Canadian/U.S. border crossing A large clear-cut section runs across the Canadian/U.S. border, accessible from a small trail behind Gardner Caves (See separate listing).

The trail follows the 49th parallel and offers families a chance to picnic and enjoy the scenery of both countries.

From Newport, follow Highway 20 about 60 miles until Boundary Road in the town of Metaline. Turn left onto Boundary Road and follow into Crawford State Park about 12 miles up the road.

Once at Gardner Caves, walk behind the cave entrance to a trailhead. Follow the trail until you reach the last picnic table in the U.S. and a large clear-cut area indicating the border.

Enjoy a picnic and the view; just don’t eat on the wrong end as they may send you home with a ticket.

Go ATV riding

Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties are all-terrain vehicle (ATV) friendly, which brings lots of tourists to the area to enjoy a day out riding. With some roads opened to off-highway-vehicle (OHV) travel on the Colville National Forest, there are many loop opportunities for longer rides.

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Stay at Sullivan Lake Campgrounds

There are several options for camping around Sullivan Lake in the north part of Pend Oreille County.

Head north on Highway 20 about 46 miles leaving Newport, and continue on to Highway 31 for about three miles. Turn right on Sullivan Lake Road, and stay to the left after the orange bridge. The lake is about 10 miles up the road.

The East Sullivan Campground, Noisy Creek Campground and West Sullivan Campground all offer camping opportunities.

Sullivan Lake recreation offers boating, fishing, swimming and hiking for people of all ages.

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Wine Bar offers daily wine tasting at 4 PM from a selection of exceptional Northwest wines and craft ales complemented with small plates served on the deck overlooking Cavanaugh Bay.

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Blues, Brews, and BBQ – July 27

Tap your toes and dance to the lively music of Scotia Road playing, Rock, Country, Folk and Blues combined with a full-on BBQ dinner on the Deck for an evening of fun. 5 – 9 PM

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