In 1936, the citizens of Pend Oreille County took control of their future and organized a public utility that they could call their own. Since those momentous beginnings, Pend Oreille PUD has earned a reputation as a pioneer in publicly-owned utility services. We are recognized as one of the first PUDs in the nation to …

Voted the friendliest city in Idaho, Bonners Ferry is the International Gateway of Idaho. The city has a nine-hole municipal golf course called Mirror Lake Golf Course, a few miles south of town, right along Hwy 95.  Come enjoy our friendly atmosphere, hometown shopping, and abundant recreational opportunities.

The City of Ponderay is located at the intersection of two scenic by-ways, a few miles north of Sandpoint and also the gateway to the North Rocky Mountains and Schweitzer Mountain Resort, which is just 10 miles north and approximately 6,400 feet. Here you can find skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports activities. In spring …

The City of Newport, with a population of 2150, is located on the Washington/Idaho border just west of the Pend Oreille River. With a comfortable elevation of 2,160 feet, Newport is a city that provides a unique experience of four distinct seasons. We are less than an hour’s drive north of Spokane, which has an …

Nestled along the scenic Pend Oreille River just west of Sandpoint, the City of Dover is a warm and welcoming community that blends small-town charm with easy access to North Idaho’s outdoor beauty. From public beach access to parks and miles of bike and pedestrian trails, Dover is a destination where travelers can slow down, …

The Sullivan Lake Ranger District is located in the extreme northeastern corner of Washington within the Colville National Forest.  Stop by the Ranger Station located at the northern end of Sullivan Lake for lots of information about the area.  There are two campgrounds at Sullivan Lake and another at Mill Pond, plus loads of hiking …

The Pend Oreille River Valley and surrounding region is the traditional homeland of the Kalispel people, which included the mountains, river, lakes, and prairies that stretch from Lake Pend Oreille in North Idaho to where Paradise, Montana now stands; then northwestward across northeastern Washington to the mouth of the Salmo River, just over the international …

Salmo, British Columbia, is a village in the West Kootenay region known for its outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, and skiing at the Salmo Skil Hill. Located at the junction of Highways 3 and 6, it’s a central hub for the area, offering a gateway to the surrounding mountains and a vibrant arts community. Come …

Hydro-electric project; powerhouse and dam located on the Pend Oreille River. Generates power for the city of Seattle, WA. We offer tours now during the summer months, Memorial Day through Labor Day, Friday’s, Saturday’s Sunday’s & Monday’s. Tour times are: 8:00, 10:00, 12;30 & 2:30.

The Village of Slocan is a small, peaceful community at the south end of Slocan Lake where the Slocan River begins. It wasn’t always so peaceful. During the 1890’s, it was a bustling, boisterous, boom-town filled with hotels, saloons, pack teams, and rail cars filled with ore and miners in pursuit of the ever elusive …