First, LAKE PEND OREILLE is the second largest lake and the deepest in the West with 111 miles of shoreline. Watersports, sailing, and racing are common and several boat cruises are offered. Next is SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN RESORT, a top winter destination with the finest skiing and snowboarding with unbelievable panoramic views overlooking LAKE PEND OREILLE. With over 2,900 acres, 2,400 feet of vertical, 67 named runs and seven chairlifts, SCHWEITZER is a dream for downhill enthusiasts. There's also 32k of cross country trails, beautiful snowshoe trails, and a brand-new tubing center plus shopping galore. Winter Sports feature snowmobiling and ice skating, and during the summer we host the NORBA Nationals and biking of every sort. We are home to COLDWATER CREEK with their HQ and biggest store. There are three golf courses, among them award-winning HIDDEN LAKES. Just a few miles away is SILVERWOOD THEME PARK, the Northwest’s largest themepark.

SANDPOINT is a great, historic railroading town, with fantastic scenery on short or long trips within the Pacific Northwest. The Burlington Northern, Montana Rail Link, and Spokane International rail systems all converge to create "The Funnel," an amazingly active rail crossroads with more than 40 trains a day traveling through. Rail buffs come from around the world to see the many trains traveling through. We are home to the award-winning Pend d’Oreille Winery, the area is filled with world-famous artists, galleries, antique stores, and shopping. There are several wildlife refuges, national parks, nature preserves, and state parks within short driving distance. We also have some of the finest hunting and fishing in the nation. There are dams, horseback riding, sleigh rides, camping and hiking. We have the INTERNATIONAL SELKIRK LOOP, a 280-mile driving loop through two countries (U.S. and Canada) and two states (Idaho and Washington) considered to be one of the best drives in the country. Finally there are so many events that they are too many to mention. The historic Panida Theater has many of them, but others are city or county-wide such as our MADCAP MARDI GRAS Celebration and two Oktoberfests. To see a full Calendar of Events, click the link on the below. In short, North Idaho is a jewel, with SANDPOINT and COEUR D'ALENE sparkling bright. Come visit us and see why so many that do never leave.