International Selkirk Loop
What remains of the little community of Deep Creek is the Deep Creek Inn. Flowing north, Deep Creek eventually spills into the Kootenai River, 4 miles west of Bonners Ferry. Situated along old Highway 95, this route is an excellent alternate for cyclists. Access to Deep Creek is south of Bonners Ferry or at Naples.
Coolin is a small community situated on the southern shores of Priest Lake. At the Junction of Highway 57, near the southern end of Priest Lake, turn east and follow the signs to Coolin. The town is a small enclave with the center of activity being the historic Leonard Paul Store, offering a wide variety …
With its idyllic landscape, year-round activities, and spectacular setting at the shore of beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene, it’s no wonder the city of Coeur d’Alene has been christened the “Playground of the Northwest.” Coeur d’Alene is northern Idaho’s largest city, and offers three major bicycling trails in close proximity. For family fun, north of Coeur …
Cocolalla, located 7 miles south of Sandpoint, is situated at Lake Cocolalla. The lake was a key resource for supplying ice. The Sandpoint Daily Bulletin reported in 1922 just how big the operation was of the Cocolalla Ice Company: “One hundred and ten cars are being loaded daily, or 3,500 tons; while 2,500 tons are …
Established when the Northern Pacific pushed its main line through northern Idaho in the 1880s, Clark Fork is the gateway into North Idaho’s giant outdoor playground. Located at the northeast end of Lake Pend Oreille on the Clark Fork River, along Highway 200 near the Montana border, this small but active community hosts a full …
Careywood is 20 miles south of Sandpoint, along Highway 95, and is part of the International Selkirk Loop’s South Lakes Super Side Trip. Bayview Road enters Highway 95, where a community store once stood. Today, it will take imagination for the traveler to see where the actual community was located – the only structure of …
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 …
Blanchard has a rich history in logging and many regional historic sites are named after Blanchard’s early pioneers. Blanchard is home to a 650-acre development known as StoneRidge, a golf and recreational community where condo-style accommodations are available. Blanchard is surrounded by spectacular mountains and lakes, and enjoys a mild four-season climate.
The vibrant community of Bayview is located at Scenic Bay at the south end of Lake Pend Oreille. Bayview can be accessed by turning east onto State Highway 54 at Athol. Bayview is in close proximity to Farragut State Park, Idaho’s second largest state park. The bay is also home to several float-house communities, which …
Athol is located near the junction of Highways 95 and 54. The small village of Athol is situated at the gateway to Idaho’s second largest state park – Farragut – and also to Silverwood, the Northwest’s largest theme park. At the turn of the century, Athol was a station on the main line of the …