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June 13-15 - Tiny Lights Festival. Ymir puts together

entertaining musical, theatre, art and

speaking workshops for kids and

adults. This year includes a Sustainable Village with food, and a pedal powered stage. tinylightsfestival.com

June 28-September 21 - Kaslo Artwalk. Enjoy local talent at gatherings each Saturday. Pick up a map downtown for a self-guided tour of galleries and sponsoring businesses. visitkaslo.com/article/walk-art-walk

June 28 - 19th Annual Strawberry Social. Yasodhara Ashram, Nelson. Come by for treats and a used book sale, and learn about the studio and ways to improve your life with stretching activities. yasodhara.org.

July 4-Sept. 12 - Nelson Artwalk. Celebrate 26 years of these summertime evening cultural celebrations by enjoying local paintings, sculptures, music and more. ndac.ca

July 18-20 - 15th Annual Starbelly Jam. Crawford Bay. The outdoor Eastshore Music Festival includes plenty of local talent, workshops and performances – the style is “soulfully eclectic,” plus there’s crafts, kids activities, jugglers and more. starbellyjam.org

August 1-3 - 23rd Kaslo Jazz Etc. Summer Music Festival. Some people drive, some walk, and some visit Kaslo by boat for this fun outdoor festival with a fl oating stage. Bring a towel and enjoy the beachfront natural amphitheater. kaslojazzfest.com/v3

August 8-11 - 17th Annual Shambhala Music Festival. Salmo River Ranch. Come dance and groove to the people-powered music festival and week-long dance party that has six stages and no corporate sponsors. shambhalamusicfestival.com

August 9-10 – Columbia Basin Cultural Tour. This free, self-

guided tour lets people check out the studios and talents of several local artists throughout the region. Some are in populated areas, others are in remote locations which can make fi nding certain ones an

adventure. cbculturetour.comAugust 22 – The Langham

40th Anniversary Celebration. Kaslo. Includes exhibits and

special events through October at the Langham Cultural Centre. thelangham.ca

Sept. 7 – Hill’s Garlic Festival. New Denver. This aromatic event and fund-raiser for Hills Recreation Society celebrates this special food with more than 160 vendors, crafts, snacks, and contests like largest and heaviest cloves, and best garlic-themed poem.

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May 24-25 – Bigfork Whitewater Festival. Come cheer on kayak competitors as they navigate the Class V “Wild Mile” of the Swan River. bigfork.org

May 30-September 6 – Bigfork Summer Playhouse. Rotating seasonal lineup at local theater includes “You’re

a Good Man Charlie Brown,” “West Side Story,” “Thoroughly Modern Mille” “Tarzan” and “The Full Monty.” There’s also “Benefi t Revue” July 27, and Doo-Wop Classics for the End-Of Summer Early Fall Series Aug. 28-30 and Sept 4-6. bigforksummerplayhouse.com or (406) 837-4886.

June 3-8 – Montana High School Rodeo State Finals. Majestic Valley Arena. Kalispell. Enjoy the top young rodeo contenders vying for top honors in barrel racing, bull riding, team roping and more. mtrodeo.com

June 4-August 27 – Out To Lunch. Missoula. Enjoy Montana’s longest running festival which features weekly performing arts at Caras Park. Features musicians and food vendors. missouladowntown.com

June 7 - Old School House Rock Car

Show. Superior. This car show

attracts auto fans from across the region. Includes all classes of cars in

a show and shine and swap

meet. (406) 240-2003.

June 7 – Spring Fling Hoop Thing. Great Falls.

Montana’s largest three-on-three basketball tournament at ExpoPark is fun for everyone. springfl inghoopthing.org

June 12-30 – Montana Watercolor Society Members Show. Lewistown Arts Center.

Check out the work of some of the best artists in Montana.

montanawatercolorsociety.orgJune 20-22 – Lewis and Clark

Festival. Great Falls. The 25th annual event helps remember the exploration of the West. lewisandclarkfoundation.org

June 26-August 31 – Opera House Theatre Company. Philipsburg.

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Watch live theater as it might have been in the early 1900s at the state’s oldest historic opera house. operahousetheatre.com

June 26-29 – Libby Logger Days. Celebrate this community’s timber heritage by taking part in or watching a variety of logging competitions. The annual Bull or Bullette of the Woods receives $500. loggerdays.org

June 27-29 – Whitefi sh Woody Weekend III. Celebrate the appeal of wooden boats at this third-annual event hosted by the Lodge at Whitefi sh and the Big Sky Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. Includes poker run and beach BBQ. acbs.org or (406) 862-5085

June 28 – Summer Symphony Pops at Rebecca Farm. Kalispell. This annual outdoor performance features the Glacier Symphony Orchestra and Maestro John Zoltek. gscmusic.org

June 28 – 13th Annual Legend Thunder at Montana Raceway Park. Kalispell. Have fun cheering on a wide variety of auto classes including Legends, Bandeleros, SuperStocks, Baby Grands and Evolution Mini-Cups. montanaracewaypark.com

June 28 – Whitefi sh Lake Run. Since 1977, fi tness fans have enjoyed this 5K/3.1 mile or 10K/6.2 mile run through the community. competitivetiming.com/whitefi sh-lake-run

June 29-Aug. 31 – Riverbend Concert Series. Bigfork. Spend your Sunday evenings enjoying the talents of musicians from around the country at Sliter Park. (406) 837-5888

July 11-13 – Annual Flathead Summer Show. Kalispell. (406) 881-4288 or acfguide.com.

July 18-20 – Glacier Rally in the Rockies. Kalispell, Celebrate classic cars with

a parade, show and shine, and downtown poker walk.

fl atheadcare.orgJuly 18-20 – 46th Annual

Arts in the Park. Depot Park, Kalispell. Northwest Montana’s largest and longest running art and entertainment fair includes a juried art show with 100 artists, plus music, dance and food. hockadaymuseum.org

July 19 – Main Street Cherry Festival. Polson. (406) 522-686-1155

July 19-20 – Miracle of America Live History Days, Polson. (406) 686-1155

July 24-27 – The Event at Rebecca Farm.

Kalispell. One of the biggest equestrian

events of its kind in the U.S. includes more than 450 competitors, 350 volunteers and 20,000 spectators. rebeccafarm.org

August 2 – Backpacker’s Ball. Green Valley Ranch,

Coram. Benefi t for Glacier National Park,

includes music, dancing, an auction and locally produced food.

backpackersball.comAugust 8-10 – Huckleberry

Days. Whitefi sh. Annual event includes art festival, berry enjoyment. Whitefi shchamber.org

August 9 – Taste of Kalispell. visitors can sample food from dozens of establishments.

August 9-11 - 43rd Annual Outdoor Art Festival. Polson. (406) 883-5956

August 15-16 – Flathead Lake Blues Festival. fl atheadbluesfestival.com, (406) 885-2377

August 20-24 – Kalispell Big Sky Classic Derby and Futurity. mrtha.com or (406) 363-9050

August 30-31 – Mountain Madness Air Show. Features USAF Thunderbirds, Kalispell. (406) 758-2800

May 16-June 15 – “Gypsy” Spokane Civic Theatre Main Stage. Enjoy what’s considered by some to be the best

musical around. spokanecivictheatre.

com/gypsyMay 24 – Ridge Riders Bull Riding.

Delano Rodeo Grounds. Coulee City. (509) 631-4156

May 26-June 7- “Legacy of the Kiln: The Works

of Terry Gieber and His Former

Students.” Jundt Art Museum at Gonzaga

University, Spokane. Gieber is honored for his 31 years at GU with a ceramics gallery. gonzaga.edu/jundt

May 26-July 3 – “Very Carefully,” Chase Gallery. Spokane. Show features fragile pieces including woodcarving, metal assemblage, painting and mosaic.

May 28 - “100 Stories: A Centennial Exhibition.” Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Spokane. Learn about the history of the area from the perspective of residents through time.

May 30-June 1 – ArtFest. Spokane Browne’s Addition is the place to be with this traditional celebration of original local artwork.

May 31 – “Light the Way,” Dinner auction to benefi t American Childhood Cancer Organization. CenterPlace,

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June 7-8 – The Farm Chicks Antique Show. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. Thousands of home décor fans come to this country-chic gathering. thefarmchicks.com

June 7-8 – Veterans Motorcycle Rally. Sunbanks Resort, Electric City (888) 822-7195

June 12-28 – “The Foreigner” Interplayers. Spokane. Get excited about this great play. interplayerstheatre.org

June 14-15 – Coulee Cruizers Car Club “Best Rod Run by A Dam Site.” North Dam Park, Coulee City, (509) 633-0836 or [email protected]

June 14 – 9th Annual Koulee Kids Day. Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with family fun, games and activities. Coulee City (509) 633-3074

June 20-21 – Third-Annual Wellness and Beauty Expo. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. Gain insight at this celebration of personal balance of mind, body and spirit. wellnessandbeautyexpo.com

June 28-29 – Spokane Hoopfest. The world’s largest three-on-three basketball tournament transforms downtown Spokane into more than 50 courts. spokanehoopfest.net

June 29-July 6 – Colville Confederated Tribes Pow-Wow & Encampment. Nespelem, The Colville Tribe’s largest cultural event and attracts singers and dancers from throughout Indian Country, plus a parade, vendors, games and more. colvilletribes.com/tourism.php or (509) 634-2200

July 4-5 – “Festival of America.” Grand Coulee Dam. Community

events features arts and crafts, food, entertainment, and fi reworks

over the dam July 4 following the laser light show. (509) 633-3074

July 11 – Early Ford V-8 Show. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, celebrate powerful vintage Ford

autos, trucks, and tractors or get parts to fi x yours.

earlyfordv8ie.org

July 12-13 – Pend Oreille

Valley Lavender Festival, City Park, Newport. Come learn all about this wonderful

aromatic herb,

including how to

grow it and make wands. Other fun events include arts and crafts, games, music, basket weaving and puppet show.

July 27-28 – Jack and Jill Open Bass Fishing Tournament. Coulee Playland, Banks Lake, Electric City. (509) 633-2671, or for camping/lodging information call Sunbanks Lake Resort at 888-822-7195 or visitsunbanksresort.com

August 2 – Scottish Highland Games Spokane Fair and Expo Center.

Festival features Scottish traditions of bagpipe bands, highland dancing and athletic contests. Enjoy Celtic music and merchants, Gaelic lessons, kid’s games and more. spokanehighlandgames.org (509) 922-3661

August 12-17 – “The Book of Mormon.” Best of Broadway brings this hit musical to Spokane. bestofbroadwayspokane.com

August 7-17 – “MidSummer Night’s Dream.” Interplayers, Spokane. Enjoy this fanciful Shakespeare tale. interplayerstheatre.org

August 15-17 – Good Guys Rod and Custom Car Show. Spokane Fair and Expo Center. One of the biggest rod and custom events in the country attracts thousands of motorheads – plus drag

races. good-guys.com

May 24-26 – American Heroes Weekend. Silverwood Theme Park. All military personnel,

veterans, fi refi ghters and police offi cers

receive free admission, and immediate family

members receive half-price admission. silverwoodthemepark.com.

July 4 – Fireworks Extravaganza.

Silverwood Theme Park. Spend the day enjoying patriotic music at the Northwest’s largest theme park and enjoy one of

the region’s largest fi rework displays. Bring

lawn chairs and blankets. silverwoodthemepark.com.

June 7-8 – Rock and Gem Show. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene. The North Idaho Mineral Club offers plenty of info for collectors of all ages. northidahomineralclub.com

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June 13-14 – Car d’Lane. Kick off summer with this traditional car show that includes a cruise, show and shine and swap meet, Coeur d’Alene. cdadowntown.com

June 15-22 – Gyro Days Carnival and Lead Creek Derby. Wallace. This cultural celebration goes back decades and always attracts fans. silvervalleychamber.com

June 20-Sept. 12 – Artwalk. Sandpoint. This revolving art exhibit includes receptions at 20 downtown galleries. Artinsandpoint.org

June 26 – Summer Sampler. Farmin Park, Sandpoint. The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce organizes samples from area restaurants, plus allows amateur chefs to show off their skills. Sandpointchamber.org.

June 27-28 – All Star Monster Truck Mash Up. Kootenai County Fairgrounds. There’s nothing like big trucks competing to see who’s the best. northidahofair.com/events/monster-truck-mash-up.

June 29 – Ironman Coeur d’Alene. Cheer on local and national favorites in this grueling endurance run, bike and swim. cdadowntown.com

July 10-August 24 – Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre. Offers a variety of musical performances at new location at Kroc Center, including “My Fair Lady” July 10-12,17-19, 24-26 or matinees July 12-13, 19-20, 26-2; “The Addams Family” evening performances Aug. 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 and matinees Aug. 9-10, 16-17, 23-24. cdasummertheatre.com.

July 11-12 – 11th Annual Sandpoint Classic Boat Festival. Lake Pend Oreille. Includes public boat show, kid boat

building, model boat club displays, vendors, boat parade. sandpoint.org/boatfestival

July 12 – The Great Sandpoint Flat Water

Regatta. Lake Pend Oreille. The Rotary Club

of Sandpoint invites paddle-powered vessels to join the

fun, including canoes, kayaks, paddleboards

and more. This event raises money for high school scholarships. sandpoint.org/fl atwaterregatta

July 11-13 – Wallace Blues Festival.

This musical celebration has turned

into one of the biggest blues events around.

silvervalleychamber.comJuly 25-26 – Northwest

YogaFest. Eureka Institute, Sandpoint. Learn about all sorts of yoga and try some yourself. eureka-institute.org

August 1-3 – Art on the Green.

Coeur d’Alene, Fort Sherman

Park. Check out original art by hundreds of local artists at this 46th annual event, plus enjoy music and food all

weekend. Visitors also like checking out the nearby

downtown street fair and Taste of Coeur d’Alene, which

have fi ne arts and fi ne food. artonthegreencda.com

August 2 – 20th Annual Long Bridge Swim. Hundreds of fi tness fans compete in a 1.76 mile swim across Lake Pend Oreille. longbridgeswim.com

August 2 – Pinehurst Days and Commancheros Car Show. Show off

your ride or appreciate others’ efforts at this fun community gathering.

August 7-17 – 32nd Annual Festival at Sandpoint. Memorial Field. There’s something special about this outdoor concert series. Festivalatsandpoint.com

August 8-9 – Motocross. Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Come and cheer on people who do cool things on two wheels. Event sponsored by Motion Sport of CDA. mrparenacross.com

August 15-16 – Huckleberry Festival, Wallace. Get excited about this lovely purple fruit. silvervalleychamber.com

August 15-16 – Spokane to Sandpoint Run/Walk Overnight Relay Race. This picturesque relay fi tness event begins at Mt. Spokane and goes along the Centennial Trail plus waterfont property to fi nish at Lake Pend Oreille. Includes 200 miles running and 140 miles of walking with standard teams of 8-12 runners or walkers or ultra teams of four or less. spokanetosandpoint.com

August 19-23 – Bonner County

Fair. Go crazy for animals and

a Demolition Derby, (208) 263-8414.

August 20-24 – North Idaho Fair

and Rodeo. Kootenai

County Fairgrounds. A

whole year’s worth of planning comes

together with this signature event that also will celebrate Kootenai County’s 150th birthday. northidahofair.com/fair-rodeo

August 30-31 – Coaster Classic Car Show, Silverwood Theme Park. The Inland Empire Late Great Chevy Club ’55-’72 hosts this annual nostalgic car extravaganza. (208) 683-3400 ext. 4308 or silverwoodthemepark.com

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Consider the Kootenay Rockies to be British Columbia’s mountain playground.

Any time of the year, there’s no shortage of activities and world-class scenery to appreciate in this monumental landscape just a few hours north of the Spokane area.

Winter sport enthusiasts already know

about the wonder of the Powder Highway for their ski and après ski adventures, but spring and summer are really when things start heating up, with a rich palette of recreational activities that spans world-class hiking, biking, climbing, river rafting, paragliding, canoeing, and golfi ng.

There’s plenty to see and do for the

less extreme among us in this south-eastern corner of B.C., where the Rockies, Purcell, Selkirks and Monashee ranges come together. Enjoy wildlife viewing, sightseeing, lounging on the banks of the rivers or lakes, or simply easing yourself into one of the natural hot springs and feeling goooood about life.

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There are also plenty of quaint Victorian small towns worth a look along the way, with unique shopping and dining opportunities – even a few locally-made brews.

Kootenay Lake

One of the largest lakes in British Columbia stretches 75 miles long. It’s described as “fjord-like,” because this body of water, more of a widening of the Kootenay River, only spans

3 miles wide in spots. Its serene waters and beaches

come to life in the warmer months with boaters, paddle boarders, white-water rafters, kayakers, scuba divers and fi shermen. The mountains

surrounding the lake also offer some of the best hiking,

rock climbing, cycling, and cave exploring

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Kokanee Glacier Park. The whole Kootenay

Rockies region has plenty of hikes for all skill levels, some as simple as interpretive walks or as complex as multi-day backcountry adventures. Every community seems to have a special set of trails – sometimes they offer a great vista of the town, sometimes a fun attraction like a waterfall.

Hot Springs

Visitors might want to fi nd a way to cool off – or heat up, as the case might be. Good thing there are some great hot springs around.

Today’s springs are much more than simple holes in the ground. The larger ones are resort-style complexes with food, lodging, and access to nearby activities.

Outside Nelson is Ainsworth Hot Springs, which includes a “hot pool” which hits

109 degrees, a main lounging pool that’s 95 degrees and a tiny

“cold pool” for anyone who’s up something

a little more brisk. Visitors can

swim through waist-deep water in the 160-foot cave loop, featuring limestone stalactites. Then there’s

Radium Hot Springs, which is

right inside Kootenay National Park. Here,

you can soak away your worries

in several mineral pools, surrounded by beautiful scenery. There’s also easy access to other outdoor

activities. Fairmont Hot

Spring Resort is another popular mineral spring water pool complex that’s part of a family-

friendly resort. There’s lodging

options, easy access to golf, and lots of other activities along the nearby

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and some of the great routes have already been mapped out, depending on your interests and how long you want to be on the road. The KootenayRockies.com site even offers some easy travel suggestions for whatever you’re seeking, be it hot springs, golf, shopping or natural exploration.

Many drivers from our area enjoy the fun of taking the Selkirk Loop, one of 32 All-American Road National Scenic Byways, which are roadways which have been designated for their historic, scenic and cultural importance. You can drive a 280-mile or 450 km loop that encircles the Selkirk Mountains and takes drivers or cyclists through Eastern Washington, North Idaho and BC. Look for wildlife, lakes, rivers, interesting roadside attractions and fun trails. It’s also been picked as one of the 10 most scenic drives in the Northern Rockies. Visit selkirkloop.org for more details.

Check out Nelson and Kaslo

For a fun-fi lled day on the lake, one might want to start by taking the world’s longest free ferry ride from Kootenay Bay in Nelson—“a storybook town,” as described by MSNBC.com—to Kaslo, the oldest incorporated community in the Kootenays.

When reaching the shores of the charming

village of Kaslo, a must-do, among other things, is a

visit to the fascinating S.S. Moyie Museum to view a ferry relic from the past—the very well preserved last sternwheeler to ply the Kootenay waters.Another Kaslo-

must-do is the Kaslo Jazz

Summer Music Festival. On August

1-3, the Festival will take the fl oating

stage for its 23rd year, and play to a crowd of beachgoers, swimmers and boaters, who fl ock

by the hundreds to eat great food, shop crafty

vendors and listen to amazing acoustics.

Just south of Kaslo Bay Beach, other public beaches

include Kokanee Creek Provincial Park, the number one choice for tourists coming

to the West Kootenays.

Or check out Nelson, which has funky historic shops, great restaurants, a beautiful park, and secluded beaches.

Watch wildlifeIn the States, it’s a rare thing to see

wildlife right outside your car window, other than stray pets.

But here, eagle eyes can spot all sorts of critters right from the road. Plus there are a variety of wetlands and wildlife preserves.

Sightings are common of osprey, wild turkeys, lake otter,

moose, elk, bear, coyote, bighorn sheep and deer

are abundant.

Go fi shin’Kootenay Lake is

the fi rst place many anglers think of, since there’s no shortage

of Gerrard Rainbow Trout here, the world’s

largest trout species that sometimes grow up to 35 pounds. This lake and

surrounding waterways are also loaded with bull and brook trout, plus burbot, white sturgeon, kokanee salmon and yellow perch.

Some lakes require you to hike to them in order to throw your line. For instance, the Elk Valley, Flathead, St. Mary and Findlay river drainages are worth a hike in. Or check out some of the little lakes around Creston, where rumors are there are some

great largemouth bass waiting.

Go golf A lot of U.S. golfers love heading

north to hit B.C.’s links. Though we have some great courses stateside, the Canadian ones are especially

spectacular. Wildstone Golf is a new course but has

already been racking up positive acclaim among golfers and others in the golf biz.

It was a 2012 regional fi nalist for BC PGA Golf Facility of the Year and also received a regional bronze medal for course rankings


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in BC’S Top Tracks. Even better, a Golf Digest editor said Wildstone offered one of his favorite rounds.

Several golf courses encourage visitors to check out all the courses while traveling. GolfKimberly.com, for instance, offers info about Bootleg Gap, Trickle Creek and Kimberley Golf Club. You can also get info about dining and lodging options for your golf journey.

There’s also the St. Eugene Resort and Casino, a converted historic school which now offers a little bit of everything. The Les Furber designed course features beautiful views of the St. Mary River and a close-up view of the Rocky Mountains.

There are a total of 27 full-sized and 19 par-3/executive golf courses in the region, and all are expected to be open by mid-May.

For more info visit KootenayGolfDeals.ca.

Explore historyCanadian history is so rich,

and every town and man-made and natural attraction has it’s own stories to tell.

Just about every community has some sort of museum or cultural center that shares different details about the area’s history.

Kimberley, for instance, includes info about the region’s

mining and railroad impact. The Kimberley Heritage

Museum, at the west end of the Platzl (town plaza), has some interesting galleries. Fernie also has a great museum celebrating mining, exploring and natural resources –

and what a fun city! Or take a visit to Fort

Steele, where the town itself and the people in it will come to life and let

you experience what things were like in the 19th century. This historic town was rebuilt to become a combination of entertainment and education.

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As summer approaches, it’s a great opportunity to head out to the Lake Roosevelt National

Recreation Area for an abundance of water activities, but don’t hesitate to take a couple of extra days to enjoy all the area has to offer, including historic Grand Coulee Dam.

Here are a few things to do in the area:

History: The best way to begin your journey and

gain a deeper perspective of Roosevelt Lake and the Upper Columbia is by visiting the Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum

or the Kettle Falls Information Center. People have been living in and around

Lake Roosevelt for more than 9,000 years. The Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum can share details of the role that Fort Spokane played in local history. Then travel farther back in time to learn

Check out the Columbia Diverse geography, communities make a perfect area for a visit

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about Kettle Falls, Fort Colville, and St. Paul’s Mission. The Fort Spokane Campground is a great destination for history buffs, birders and boaters, and the perfect location for travelers who like to blend history and recreation. The facility lies on the shoreline of Lake Roosevelt next to a former military fort constructed to keep peace between early settlers and American Indians.

Fort Spokane in Davenport is open from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Several exhibits, including natural history and the Missoula fl oods, are displayed in the lobby. The main hall and display rooms focus on military life, Indian boarding school, and Indian hospitals. There are guided tours and a 10-minute interpretive fi lm.

At the Kettle Falls Information Center, visitors can view images and interpretive fi lms. Kettle Falls is a good pit stop for campers,

fi sherman, hunters and others using

the lake.

Boating:Summer is the most

popular time, but visitors can enjoy boating, fi shing, birding or general sightseeing all year long. Lake Roosevelt is 130 miles wide and created when the Grand Coulee Dam changed the fl ow of the Columbia River. The lake is named after President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and is part of the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.

Hunters and anglers thrive on its rich

Whitworth University Aquatic Center

Private Swim LessonsOne-on-one instruction. Perfect for those

new to the water or training for a Triathlon

and good for all ages.

Group Swim LessonSmall classes with lots of individual

attention, perfect for children of all ages

and abilities, 3 years and up.

Water AerobicsA great way to build strength and cardio

with little or no impact on your joints. All

ages and activity levels are welcome.

Lap SwimExcellent for cross training, basic exercise,

and general fitness. Shallow water walking

or deep water jogging is also available.

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Contact: Gary Kessie – 509.777.4246www.whitworth.edu/aquaticscenter

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fi sheries and duck hunting. Boating is the main activity enjoyed at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Sailing is popular as the wind here is excellent but power boating is common. Houseboat rentals are available at several locations, including Lake Roosevelt Vacations. Fuel docks and boat dump stations are also located throughout the park. Some of the marinas, resorts, and boat launch locations include Keller Ferry, Seven Bays, Two Rivers, Daisy Station, and Kettle Falls Marina.

Canoeing is also popular and visitors can explore on their own or with local outfi tters. The waters of Lake Roosevelt tend to be calm though lower levels can result in swifter currents. The wind also makes this area ideal for windsurfi ng.

Guests can bring their own equipment or rent from a local marina.

Hiking: Visitors can choose

from four main trails, the .25-mile Mission Point Trail, which

profi les the history of the

St. Paul’s Mission; the Old Kettle Town-site Trail, a 1-mile

walk through

an original town site that

ends at a beach; the Sentinel Trail, located at Fort Spokane, features clues about those who lived here for more than fi ve centuries; and the

Bunchgrass Prairie

Nature Trail offers a .25-mile trail that allows

a close look at

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More vigorous hiking can be found at the nearby Colville National Forest.

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5-8 Soap Lake Powwow Soap Lake 509.760.7009

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28 Grand Re-Opening, State Parks Anniversary & Floods Festival Dry Falls Visitor Center 509.632.5214

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A BUBBLY "BLONDE-TASTIC" MUSICAL

Delta Nu sorority star Elle Woods doesn’t take “no” for an answer. With her chihuahua, Bruiser, in tow, Elle enrolls at Harvard in hopes of winning back her boyfriend. Along the way, Elle learns that it is better to be true to herself. Join us for this modern day fairy tale.

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And more! Check our website for the full lineup.

Tickets and camping passes available online now!

Camping: Lake Roosevelt’s

27 car- and boat-in only campgrounds are open all year long. Each individual site has a fi re ring, picnic table, and a paved parking space that’s either a pull-through or a back-in pad. Most of the car campgrounds also have fl ush toilets and running water but most are only open in summer. Seven campgrounds also have group campsites that can hold 25 or more people. Most campgrounds operate on a “fi rst-come-fi rst-served” basis. Shoreline camping is permitted along the lake.

Fishing/hunting:

There are over 30 species of fi sh in the lake. Annually, over 500,000 rainbow trout and 500,000 Kokanee are stocked in the lake. Other common

sport fi sh are large and smallmouth bass, walleye, and perch. Fishing is available from boats or from shore,

with walleye being the primary fi sh

available in these waters.

Seasonally, hunters seek whitetail and mule deer, black

bear, elk, pheasant, quail,

grouse, chukar, and wild turkey

in designated areas. Waterfowl, ducks, and geese are plentiful as well.

In the Lake Roosevelt area, start by knowing if you are on tribal, county, private, state or federal land. On federal lands, within the recreation area, Washington state regulations apply. On the reservations, tribal regulations apply. For private landowners, obtain permission to

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Dining: Many locals say the

best option is to stop at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille in the city of Grand Coulee. The classic diner is complete with classic movie posters and offers something for every appetite.

Hometown favorites on the menu include hand-cut and breaded chicken-fried steak and juicy fried chicken, plus steaks, salmon, and locally harvested walleye.

Pepper Jack’s serves homemade soups and fresh salad, plus prime rib every Friday. There’s also an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet that’s popular with weekend visitors.

Tour the dam:

Building began in

1933, and it wasn’t until 1975 that this 1-mile-long structure

was completed.

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The Grand Coulee Dam Visitor Center was built in the late 1970s as

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NOW EVERY THURSDAY & SUNDAY

Wet ‘n’ wildWet ‘n’ wildA lthough the Olympic Peninsula is a

short day’s drive from the Inland Northwest, it’s a

different universe for local backpackers and

hikers.The contrast isn’t simply about the

fact that Olympic National Park andadjoining forest receives anywhere from 2 to

12 times as much rainfall as most inlandhiking destinations. It’s about theenvironment all that water from the skycreates.

For example, you can put on your pack and

hike in our neck of the woods without following a boot

path. Try that in parts of the Olympic wilderness, and

you’ll end up floundering around in a tangle of slide alder

and assorted brush, like a stinkbug caught in a spider

web.And you’d be a wet stinkbug. That water has to go

somewhere, so it rushes down 7,000-foot-high

mountains, forming thousands of streams and rivers not

always easily crossed.Why, then, would anyone want to sling a

fabric house over his back and struggle upmuddy trails while Olympic rainfall mocks

their Gore-Tex? You’ve undoubtedly heard the answerbefore: On those rare, wondrous days when

the sun glows golden, few places on theplanet seem so splendid. Until you’vebackpacked in the Olympic Mountains, you

can’t really appreciate a bluebird day.Of course, there are other reasons to hike in the

Olympics. The scenery inspires poetry from illiterates, steelhead

If you go ...� Olympic National Park charges a $15

fee, good for seven consecutive days.Overnight hikers must also obtain aWilderness Use Permit, $5 per party plus $2

per person, per night. Permits and required

wilderness campsite reservations in someareas can be arranged in advance by calling

(360) 565- 3100. Visit: www.nps.gov/olym.

� Overnight hikers in Olympic National

Forest are required to display NorthwestForest Pass ($30 annual, $5 day) in theirvehicles. Visit: www.fs.usda.gov/olympic.

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for backpackers is Robert L. Wood’sOlympic Mountains Trail Guide, available at

many Washington bookstores and Olympic

National Park visitor centers.� The best Olympic maps arepublished by Custom Correct Maps fromLittle River Enterprises. These hike-specific

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Miles of adventure and buckets of rain await thousands of feet above sea level on the Olympic Peninsula

OUTDOORS

Coming SundayDriving motor vehicles onto private lands

without permission creates scars on the land andopen wounds in the relationship between

sportsmen and landowners. Outdoors editor Rich

Landers explores the issue. Plus: Are these thenew heydays of fall chinook fishing?

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G olden eagles – includingone that wore a “backpack”for eight years – arecarrying their weight in research

that could help curb their gradualdecline.

Data from an EasternWashington study launched in2004 may be helpful inpositioning wind farms,identifying lead poisoning sources and

pinpointing critical habitats.The bird’s susceptibility to collisions with

rotating wind turbine blades has generated

concern by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife forgolden eagles across the country.

About half of the Washington study birds

have elevated levels of lead, enhancing the

golden’s candidacy for endangered species

protections.

With the help of technologythat’s blossomed in that last 10years, Washington Fish andWildlife raptor specialist JimWatson said the study report he’spublishing will be one of the mostsignificant documents in hiscareer.

Watson, 56, trapped his firstraptor 43 years ago as a middle

school student helping with a universitywildlife study. Hundreds of research birds

later, adult golden eagles stand out as thehardest to capture, he said.But more than 20 eagles have been lured

by bait to a net that’s deployed remotely.Before they’re released, each of the birds is

fitted with a $4,000 satellite transmitter.

Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeTransmitters afford biologists awide array of valuable information.

A few special birds lend a wingin golden eagle preservationRICH

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WeekendweatherReporter Mike Prager looksat the region’s upcomingweather to aid yourweekend planning. He saysthings will look muchbrighter this weekend aftera drab couple of days.Story, page O4

Also todayAlan Liere’s hunting andfishing report, Doug Pace’sweekly auto racing column,the reader-submitted photoof the week and a calendarof upcoming area outdoorsevents, all found inside.Stories, pages O2, O4

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11th Annual Pend Oreille Valley

July 12 & 13, 2014 Saturday 9 am- 6 pm, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm

City Park, 1st & Calispel Newport, WA

Spend the day or the weekend browsing through our unique Artists, Artisans and Growers booths in a woodland park setting. Have lunch or relax in the Wine & Beer Garden, while enjoying live music of regional entertainers both days. Visit the Demonstration Booths, Children’s Area with arts and crafts activities, their own Marionette Theater and face painting by the Festival Fairies.

Be sure to visit the Festival Store.

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part of the dam’s Third Powerplant expansion. Architect Marcel Breuer designed it to resemble a generator rotor. It was retrofi tted in 2004 for seismic, life-safety, and accessibility standards.

In 2006, new exhibits and displays were installed to include a focus on its role as one of the Columbia’s main irrigation, fl ood control, and hydroelectric dams. Exhibits also address the effects the dam has had on Native Americans and early settlers.

The visitor center is open daily with extended hours between Memorial Day and September 30. Call (509) 633-9265 for details.

If your travels take you to the dam in the evening, stick around for the free laser light performance, which takes place Memorial Day Weekend through Sept. 30. The narrated show tells the story of how and why the Grand Coulee Dam came to be built. It combines colorful lasers that move across the entire span of the dam, creating magnifi cent moving images that virtually dance across the spillway. Music plays and ends with an uplifting patriotic fi nish, providing entertainment for all ages. You can see and hear the program from and around the Visitors Arrival Center.

Come Celebrate Diversity with Us!20 Years Together

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Saturday, August 16 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Region’s Largest Region’s Largest Multicultural Multicultural

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Memorial Day Weekend through

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Gamble: Just below the Grand

Coulee Dam and at the entrance to the Colville Indian Reservation, Coulee Dam Casino offers great fun and entertainment, including more than 150 of the latest high-tech slot machines. Nearby, visitors can also play table games and poker at Okanogan Casino, and fi nd other games of chance at Two Rivers Casino, right at Lake Roosevelt.

Coulee Dam Tribal Museum:

This museum is fi lled with info and artifacts from the Colville Confederated Tribes (Moses/Columbia, Wenatchee, Okanogan, Entiat-Chelan, Methow, Nez Perce, Palus, Nespelem, Colville, San Poil and Lake). A gift center occupies the ground

fl oor, where you can buy crafts, quilts, books, cards and posters, all related to Native culture.

In the upstairs entryway there is a historic mural depicting the Nez Perce Trail and a collection of photos

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2014August 27 — September 1Open Daily: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Headline Concerts

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Jim Boyd BandPeter Rivera & CelebrateYellow DogMon ChérieMilongaMen In The MakingGatorloopsAcuff & SherfeyLaura Love & Big Bad GinaAtomic JiveKari Marguerite

Karen McCormackSteven KingNorthwest Jazz BandHot Club of SpokaneThe Camaros

Ayron Jones & the WayZoe Muth & The Lost High RollersSilver TreasonPages of Harmony

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The 35th Annual Pig Out in the ParkRiverfront Park, Spokane, Washington

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of tribal members and leaders, plus interesting photos of the land before it was developed.

Inside the main room are displays of basketry, beadwork, clothing and tools and other local artwork. A diorama depicts traditional salmon fi shing, and a mural shows Kettle Falls before dam construction submerged it.

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June 13-17 vs. Eugene Emeralds

June 21-25 vs. Boise Hawks

July 4-6 vs. Vancouver Canadians

July 8-10 vs. Tri-City Dust Devils

July 19-21 vs. Everett AquaSox

July 27-29 vs. Vancouver Canadians

July 30-August 3 vs. Hillsboro Hops

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Bigfork and Polson: Montana’s Flathead Valley

By Jean ArthurMarketing Correspondent

It’s hard to fathom the sheer size of Montana: 145,545.8 square miles with an average of 6.8 people per

square mile; two national parks, (Glacier and Yellowstone), 3.4 million acres of public land; and more than 3,000 lakes and reservoirs.

The arbor-lined Flathead Valley is approximately 25-by-70-miles and is

called home by 90,000 people among six communities and rural areas. “The Flathead,” as locals call the valley, brims with 270 lakes including Flathead Lake, the West’s largest natural freshwater lake. Its 191 square-mile surface area is rimmed by a 129-mile shoreline. Impressive views stretch 70 miles to the north before bumping into the Whitefi sh Mountain Range, beyond which is Glacier National

Park. Snowcapped Mission Mountains dominate the lake and eastern edge, peaks which fringe the Bob Marshall Wilderness — part of some 2.5 million acres of roadless mountains and valleys.

Edging Flathead Lake like jeweled adornments, Bigfork, Polson and Kalispell are launch sites for summer frivolity in Big Sky Country.




Things we like about Bigfork:

Bigfork, named for a Salish Indian term for where the Swan River surges into Flathead Lake at the “big fork,” hugs the northeast shore of Flathead Lake and is best known for restaurants, a summer playhouse and recreation.

Bigfork’s 4,270 residents decorate downtown with fl ower boxes in front of art shops and eateries, in time for summer festivals, visits from outdoor rec fans, and family fun.

Catch a play

The regionally famed Bigfork Summer Playhouse, now in its 55th season, features four rotating shows – this year the lineup includes “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown,” “West Side Story,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Tarzan,” and “The Full Monty.” The 450-seat, modern and air-conditioned theater opens Monday through Saturday evenings from mid-May through early September. Tickets often sell out, but can be purchased ahead of curtain time at bigforksummerplayhouse.com or (406) 837-4886.

Catch a festival July 4th celebrations here include the 4th Annual

Freedom 5k run or walk, a noon parade and a children’s carnival.

Aug. 1-2 is the 36th Annual Festival of the Arts followed by the Glacier National Park Conservancy Backpacker’s Ball. During the day, Electric Avenue is lined with more than 100 booths featuring fi ne arts and crafts, food, galleries and boutiques.

Go out on the water The lake attracts visitors and locals alike. Wayfarers State

Park has a boat launch, picnicking and camping. May 24-25 is the annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival

kayaking races, which attract paddlers from all over to try the Wild Mile river course on the Swan River,

bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com. The annual Bigfork Whitewater Triathlon, which

challenges athletes to a 4-mile paddle, 14-mile bike and 4-mile run, is part of the weekend fun.

Marina Cay Resort, marinacay.com, has lodging, dining, full-service marina, watercraft rentals and boat slips, and beach fun for all ages, including a poolside

Tiki Bar.The Questa, a Q-class racing sloop,

launches from the Flathead Lake Lodge, fl atheadlakelodge.com. Visitors can spend the afternoon enjoying the wind’s power aboard the

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evening all summer is the River Bend Concert Series, at 7 p.m. in Sliter Park. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children. Many concertgoers bring a picnic for the riverside music.

Hit a trail

While the sparkling water is certainly a big attraction, there’s hiking and biking too, beginning with the weekly Swan River Nature Trail hike Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Hike leaders from Flathead Native Plant Society and the Audubon Society meet up at the Showthyme Restaurant on Electric Avenue and follow along the Wild Mile of the Swan River.

Hundreds of miles of hiking trails lead into the wilds here. One of the locals’ favorites is the trails of the Jewel Basin, a 15,000-acre wild area dotted with 27 mountain lakes and more than a dozen trails.

Eat and drink

Flathead Lake Brewing Company, Bigfork’s own microbrewery, features 10 rotating taps of Montana-made ales overlooking Flathead Lake. Open daily and serving a family friendly pub menu. There are also kegs, growlers and bomber bottles to go.

The ever-popular Showthyme Restaurant, showthyme.com, offers award-winning cuisine and wine list in the historic bank building, downtown Bigfork. Known for elegant meals such as roasted rack of lamb and the chicken

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For burgers and brews and outdoor dining, the Garden Bar (406) 837-9914 on Electric Avenue often hosts bands, and features pool tables, pinball, and electronic gambling.

Explore Polson

Polson, about a 40-minute drive south of Bigfork, has 5,200 residents. There are two grocery stores in town—although many more in Kalispell, 49 miles north, or Missoula, 66 miles south.

From most downtown sidewalks, there’s a view of the Mission Mountains, Flathead Lake and a few of the lake’s islands. The marina, golf course and hiking trails are popular in that boaters, fi shermen, golfers and hikers love that they rarely bump into other recreationalists.

Love the waterOne popular activity is whitewater rafting

on the Flathead River with the Flathead Raft Company, fl atheadraftco.com, where the splashes are big and the summers are warm. Polson is also known for the weekly farmers’ markets, sandy beaches and the Polson Bay Golf Course, polsonbaygolf.com, with its 27 holes right on the lake.

Polson is also a launch for fi shing with A Able Fishing Charters & Tours, aablefi shing.com; KwaTaqNuk Resort Lake Cruises, Kwataqnuk.com; and trolley charters with Three Dog Adventures, threedogdown.com.

Check out a museumIf the weather is less than sparkling, the Polson Flathead Museum, polsonfl atheadmuseum.org, has unique displays of an old trading post, a pictorial history of the valley and a collection from the Salish and Kootenai Indian Tribes.

Eat and drinkSeveral mom-and-pop eateries line Polson’s downtown including Lake City Bakery & Eatery, Ricciardi’s On Main, and Glacier Brewing Co. on 10 Ave. East, in downtown Polson, which hand crafts German ales

as well as homemade sodas. The beers give a

shout-out to local history and lore with names like Port

Polson Pilsner, Golden Grizzly Ale, Wildhorse Island Pale Ale, Glacier Select

Oktoberfest and Slurry Bomber Stout.

Planning a visit? Valley accommodations’ pricing can vary by

season and include Bigfork’s Bridge Street Cottages, $85-$225, (888) 264-4974, and

Marina Cay Resort, $155-$430, (800) 433-6516. Polson accommodations include Bayview Inn, $45-$115, (800) 735-6862, and America’s Best Value Port Polson Inn, $89-$200, (800) 654-0682. There’s also the historic Garden Wall Inn of Whitefi sh, $155-$275, (888) 530-1700, and The Lodge

at Whitefi sh Lake, $269-$500, (877) 887-4026.

Bonus – check out Kalispell

Considered the central city of the Flathead Valley, Kalispell offers museums, art galleries, and fun shopping opportunities. The population is right around 20,000 which is pretty dense but includes a lot of quite friendly people.

Polson is known for mountain views, sandy beaches and

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There are plenty of activities to see and do, including an almost weekly stream of community festivals, concerts, and fun gatherings.

Kalispell is a good place to gather your items or your recreational party and head out for some fun, whether it’s activities on the water, a trip to Glacier National Park, various national and state forests and the Bob Marshall Wilderness area.

Check out some of the following sites.

VisitMT.com, for statewide information.

Flathead Valley Convention & Visitor Bureau, PO Box 237, Bigfork, MT 59911. (800) 543-3105 or fcvb.org.

Whitefi sh area information at Explore Whitefi sh, 343 Central Avenue, Whitefi sh, MT 59937, (877) 862-3548 or explorewhitefi sh.com.

Bigfork Chamber, 8155 MT Highway 35, Bigfork, MT 59911, (406) 837-5888 bigfork.org.

Polson Chamber, 418 Main Street, Polson, MT 59860. (406) 883-5969, polsonchamber.com or kalispell.com.

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Excuse the pun, but Idaho’s Silver Valley has a very rich history.

It takes just over an hour to get there from Spokane, and you can be assured plenty of fun in this scenic community

known for everything from abundant outdoor recreation opportunities to Idaho’s only brothel museum.

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historical attractions – there are many week’s worth of experiences to have and years of memories to treasure.

“There are so many outdoor activities and festivals each year … they could fi ll an entire vacation guide,” said Colleen Rosson from the Historic Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce.

12. Lodging The Morning

Star Lodge at Silver Mountain offers a good central location for a getaway, plus you get access to Silver Rapids Indoor Water Park. The Wallace Inn offers 59 rooms and four suites, and has some great stay-and-play packages at local attractions. The Stardust Motel in Wallace has been around for 50 years, but is always being improved, so going there is sort of like going back in time, but with some modern touches.

11. Hiking Lots of skiing

in the winter means lots of trails to explore

in the summer.

So places like Silver

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the hill, and then choose whether you

want to hike all the way up to the summit or head downhill.

The variety of bike paths spanning the region also can make for some interesting and scenic hikes or backpack adventures. Plus, there are miles of Forest Service roads heading into the backcountry, so you can be exploring for days if you put your mind to it.

10. GolfStart your Silver Valley

journey with a round of golf at one of three courses: Shoshone Golf and Tennis Club,

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a mountain course; Galena Ridge, a new mountain course, and Pinehurst Golf, a walking course. Though all of these places have their regulars, there’s usually little wait time if you wanted to show up without a tee time.

9. Silver Mountain This all-season destination

in Kellogg has plenty to offer families, starting with a beautiful gondola ride. Silver Rapids indoor water park is the largest of its kind in the state. Bring your bike too – the mountain offers access to more than 40 miles of terrain, and was rated No. 4 in the Northwest by mtbparks.com in 2013.

8. Bike The Route of the Hiawatha trail is

something cyclists won’t want to miss. When the Milwaukee Railroad was operating, trains traversed through 11 tunnels and over nine trestles, covering a 46-mile route between Idaho and Montana. Launch your journey at Lookout Pass, where you can purchase trail and shuttle tickets. It’s also easy to connect to the scenic Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, which spans 73 miles along scenic rivers and lakes.

7. Eat Try The Mission Inn, right off the Trail of the

Coeur d’Alenes. For BBQ with some history, stop by The Smokehouse in Wallace which serves up authentic Memphis-style BBQ and Cajun-style fl avor. Pizza fans enjoy The Pizza Palace in Kellogg, where hand-tossed pies and hot wings are made in a Royal Court-theme setting.

You can also have fi ne dining with a family-friendly atmosphere at Moose Creek Grill in Kellogg, plus patio seating in the evening. Or stop by at Country Lane Resort in Kingston for a taste of everything homemade including chicken-fried steak and fries.

6. Wet your whistle For locally made beer and a variety of food, stop

by the 1313 Club Saloon and Grill in Wallace.

While there, learn about how this landmark may have earned its name.

A unique nearby fi nd is The Fainting Goat, which has quality food plus a quality wine selection that includes

regional wines for glass pours, a 16-round Enomatic with international red wines, craft beers,

microbrews and hard ciders. Enjoy a beverage and an extensive tapas menu while relaxing in the historic renovated building.

Wallace Brewing in Wallace pays homage to the town’s notorious past with mining and bordello-inspired monikers. Visit the tasting room for samples of on-tap brews plus free pool and darts. Then take a tour of North Idaho Mountain Brew inside Wallace’s

City Limits Pub and Grill.

5. ShopYou’re not going to fi nd strip malls or giant

department stores, but you will discover some of the most fantastic antique shops around with all sorts of eclectic treasures. In Kellogg, check out Cattails at 216 W Cameron Ave.,

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4. Dig into the past

With a history rich in mining, take your pick of plenty of educational tours and museums.

Try the Crystal Gold Mine, a 30-minute journey deep inside an old hardrock mine which, after miner Tom Irwin blasted the mountain away to hide the mine’s entrance in 1882, lay hidden for more than 100 years.

Farther east you’ll fi nd Sierra Silver Mine outside of Wallace: Veteran miners like to guide these tours through the main drift of a functional silver mine, where you’ll learn about historical and modern-day silver mining techniques.

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Mining isn’t the only heritage preserved here. Various other museums and cultural centers shed light on the culture and history, like the Wallace District Mining Museum and Visitor Center, the offi cial education and research center for the historic Coeur d’Alenes. The Staff House Museum, Kellogg, is in the 106-year-old Bunker Hill Company staff house, and offers a unique look back.

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Railroad Depot Museum in Wallace takes visitors back in time when railroads were kings of transportation. You can see an authentic early working railroad station plus exhibits about the rich history of railroading in the Coeur d’Alene Mining District. Then visit the beginnings of the silver rush on tours of Eagle City/Murray and learn about Wyatt Earp’s days here, or the gravesite of famous Maggie “Molly B’Damn” Hall in Murray. Then explore Elmer’s Fountains, visible from I-90 between Wallace and Mullan, which are artistic fountains made from mining parts originally built by miner Elmer Almquist, part owner of the Sunshine mine.

Take a look at Old Mission State Park near Cataldo, which is home to the state’s oldest building. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Mission of the Sacred

Heart was constructed between 1850 and 1853 by Catholic missionaries and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe.

The Sprag Pole Museum in Murray offers fi ve connected buildings full of artifacts from the mining days,

plus a blacksmith shop, old-

fashioned school room, Molly B’Damn’s bedroom and more.

Finally, check out the Oasis Bordello

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belongings, as if they planned on returning.

2. Gamble The days of the Silver

Valley’s gambling heyday are long past. But if you like games of chance, you can head a few miles east into Montana, where you can fi nd electronic poker-style games in many bars.

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1. SilverwoodThe Silver Valley is known as one of the region’s

largest outdoor playgrounds, with plenty of trails and recreational opportunities.

But as long as you’re here, it’s easy to check out another regional draw – Silverwood Theme Park, the Northwest’s largest theme park. It’s just north of Coeur d’Alene on U.S. 95, and includes more than 70 rides, daily shows and attractions, including four roller coasters. Bring your swimsuits to hit the Boulder Beach water park.

Visitors can enjoy a steam locomotive ride, live entertainment in the park and excellent food. This summer, the park will be adding a family area with more rides that everyone can enjoy, plus some other fun activities and promotions.

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