On the shores of the Kootenai River, Bonners Ferry began as a steamboat port in the 1800s. Visit its historical downtown and pay a visit to the Boundary County Museum. Home to the Kootenai Tribe, which owns the only casino on the Loop – the Kootenai River Inn. Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge is an important habitat for migrating waterfowl, and outdoor recreation beckons along the Selkirk Crest.