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With a mix of mountainous resort towns and quaint historic communities, North Idaho offers a variety of adventurous and leisure activities for every traveler. Find your hub and begin exploring!

Bonners Ferry, Idaho

Located in the heart of the Kootenai River Valley, the town of Bonners Ferry serves as a picturesque international gateway to Idaho and hosts visitors from around the world. Surrounded by three mountain ranges, abundant outdoor recreation is just steps…

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Coeur d’Alene (pronounced core-da-lane) sits on the shores of the magnificent 30-mile Lake Coeur d’Alene, offering abundant recreational opportunities right in the heart of a vibrant, beautiful downtown. Take a stroll along the 2-mile Tubbs Hill Trail,…

Harrison, Idaho

Nestled at the mouth of the Coeur d’Alene River, on the southeast end of Lake Coeur d’Alene, lies the picturesque town of Harrison. Once a landing for steamers, the community remains a port, but now many pleasure boats tie up at the marina and cruise…

Hayden, Idaho

Incredible beauty and recreation can be found on Hayden Lake, but quality of life is the biggest draw of all. The cities of Hayden and Hayden Lake both border the western shores of Hayden Lake. About 4,000 acres in size with 40 miles of shoreline, the…

Kellogg, Idaho

Experience the hidden gem of the Silver Valley, set in the beautiful Bitterroot mountains of the Idaho Panhandle! Located between Fourth of July Pass and Lookout Pass on the I-90 corridor, the Silver Valley is home to several unique communities with a…

Post Falls, Idaho

Ready for an adventure? Just over the Washington/Idaho border and minutes from I-90 you’ll find an outdoor enthusiast’s haven in Post Falls. The naturally forested historic town has hiking and biking trails, amazing granite cliffs and rock outcroppings…

Priest Lake, Idaho

Priest Lake is a year-round family and adventure vacation destination, as well as an extraordinary place to boat, fish, camp, snowmobile, hunt, cross-country ski … the sky’s the limit! The area’s spectacular backdrop, coupled with myriad recreational…

Priest River, Idaho

Priest River is one of Idaho’s best-kept secrets. Centrally located in a recreation paradise, nestled in the Selkirk Mountain Range, it is bordered by the Priest River on the east and the Pend Oreille River on the south. RV parks and campgrounds, recreational…

Sandpoint, Idaho

Sandpoint’s motto is “Get social with nature” – and most visitors quickly learn that’s no typo. Not that Sandpoint doesn’t enjoy a beautiful natural setting; in fact, it was named the “most beautiful town in America” by USA Today and Rand…

Spirit Lake, Idaho

green, wooded forests surround Spirit Lake, Idaho

The small town of Spirit Lake is big on creating positive energy – through community events, local revitalization projects, lakeside family adventures, and so much more. And now, the spirit has extended to bicyclers and hikers. A new trail system, the…

St. Maries, Idaho

The lush valley of the St. Joe River is the spectacular setting for the town of St. Maries. The mountains, rivers, lakes, and forests provide a scenic back for the town. Some of the best boating and water recreation anywhere can be found in St. Maries…

Wallace, Idaho

Wallace continues its 100-plus year run as the world’s largest silver producer — making it the richest mining town still in existence, and the last town entirely listed on the National Register of Historic Places! Historic Wallace continues to diversify…