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 …

Make Newport and the Visitor Welcome Center your first stop when starting your Loop drive from Spokane. Loaded with brochures and information on Newport and the surrounding area. Look for the “Big Wheel” as you enter town, we’re right next door.

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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.

Quality overnight accommodations.  Birders’ paradise in a secluded forest setting on the west bank of the Pend Oreille River surrounded with abundant wildlife.  Private two king-size bedroom suite cabin perfect for two couples traveling the Loop together, plus two bedroom suites in main house. The Coop is located: 76 Rooster Row Lane, Cusick, WA 99119 …

We invite you to come stay with us along the beautiful Pend Oreille River and immerse yourself in the beauty and adventure that this area offers. Our rooms are clean, quiet, and comfortable with lots of amenities: AC/heaters, refrigerators, microwaves, and cable TV. Great place for hunting, fishing, boating, and snowmobiling. Easy walking distance to …

Discover Colville’s Good Nature! Take a scenic drive through beautiful rural mountains, enjoy lakes, rivers and trails. Follow our artist and museum trails. Spend a night or two! Discover our good nature, explore our interesting history, experience our theater and arts, and enjoy our great shopping. Come to visit us and enjoy our small town …

At the Newport-Priest River Rotary Club, we are dedicated to Service Above Self, striving to make a lasting impact through service, leadership, and fellowship. As part of Rotary International, we bring together local leaders and volunteers to tackle important issues, support meaningful projects, and create positive change—both here at home and around the world. We …

The Cutter Theatre, designed by Kirtland Cutter who also designed Spokane’s Davenport Hotel, is open for guided tours during business hours which are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-4pm. The 1912 school-turned performing arts theatre, rural schools museum, art gallery, library branch (& so much more) did turn 100 in 2012.  What a priceless treasure was …

Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge provides habitat for 206 species of birds, 58 mammal, 8 reptile, and 6 amphibian species on 40,200 acres of mountainous, mixed conifer forest. Recreational opportunities include wildlife viewing, birding, photography, bicycling, camping, hunting and fishing. Enjoy our new 11 mile auto tour route, open mid April through the end …