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Athol (Coeur d'Alene Area)
For information on accommodations in Athol, click on Idaho Accommodations Suggestions.

Silverwood Theme Park - The Silverwood RV Park & Campground has 126 full hook-ups set in a beautifully wooded park setting. Both the theme park and water park, located across the highway, can be easily accessed via an underground tunnel. The Silverwood RV Park & Campground offers: Discounted admission tickets to Silverwood Theme Park/Boulder Beach Water Park for RV Park guests - Convenience store - Propane refills - Volleyball courts, horseshoe pits & picnic area - Laundry facilities, guest showers & restrooms - Full hook-ups - Each space will accommodate one RV or 1 to 2 tents. The RV Park and Campground is open the first weekend in May through October 8th, 2006. Regular office hours are 8am - 9pm. Before Memorial Day and after Labor Day office hours are 9am - 5pm. Park times and dates may change without notice after Labor Day. For additional information, or to make reservations that include packages for entrance to the Silverwood Theme Park, contact Jim at Getting Away. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com.

Bayview
For information on accommodations in Bayview, click on Idaho Accommodations Suggestions.

Bayview, the perfect escape for fun and relaxation, is nestled along the southern shores of Lake Pend Oreille. Surround yourself with natural beauty at the largest lake in Idaho, and enjoy abundant recreational possibilities. Lake Pend Oreille offers over 200 miles of beautiful fresh water shoreline and stretches over 42 miles from Bayview to Sandpoint. You can indulge your adventurous side with water sports including fishing, boating, water skiing, and swimming.  If you don’t want to get your feet wet, there are plenty of other attractions including camping, golf, tennis, hiking and exploring, biking and great hunting in the fall. Other things to do include scenic tours, the Arts, museums, shopping and the area nightlife.

Farragut State Park, nestled at the foot of the Coeur d'Alene Mountains in the Bitterroot Range, is just 4 miles to the west of Bayview.  At 4,000 acres, it is one of Idaho's largest state parks and borders Lake Pend Oreille. Because of its size and variety of available activities, Farragut State Park is excellent for hosting large gatherings. The Park features a small beach, a trail network connected to Bayview, and a Disc Golf Course. It is also an excellent wildlife viewing area, home to whitetail deer, badgers, black bears, coyotes, bobcats, and an occasional elk.

Bayview Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 121, Bayview, Idaho 83803. Phone: (208) 683-2963 · Fax: (208) 683-6223. For more information email: bviewchmbr@hotmail.com - Web: www.bayviewidaho.org.

Bonners Ferry
For information on accommodations in Bonners Ferry, click on Idaho Accommodations Suggestions.

The following information was provided by the Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce. www.bonnersferrychamber.com
Welcome to Bonners Ferry, Idaho – the gateway to northern Idaho and seat of government for Boundary County, Idaho. This website includes guides to lodging, dining, visitor and tourism services, real estate, recreation, attractions, camping, events, history, and community information – along with maps, listings to local business, services, products and relocation help. We hope you’ll enjoy your visit to our virtual North Idaho!

When gold was discovered in the East Kootenays of British Columbia in 1863, thousands of prospectors from all over the West surged northward over a route that became known as the Wildhorse Trail. Edwin Bonner, an enterprising merchant from Walla Walla, Wash., established a ferry in 1864 where the trail crossed the broad Kootenai River. In 1875 Richard Fry leased the business, but the location retained the name of the original founder and later became the town of Bonners Ferry. With mines to the north, the community of Bonners Ferry began to flourish in the 1880s as a supplier. The Norwegian-built steamer “Midge” launched into service in 1883 and operated for the next 25 years carrying passengers and freight between Bonners Ferry and British Columbia. The Great Northern Railroad was built here in 1892, followed quickly by the Spokane International and the Kootenai Valley lines.

The town of Bonners Ferry was formally established in 1893 along the south bank of the Kootenai. Scattered along the valley and benchland were a few ranches and homesteads. Numerous mines were developed in the nearby mountains, including the Continental Mine in the Selkirks. The lumber industry also grew rapidly. Bonners Ferry – much of it perched on stilts to avoid the inevitable spring floods – appeared to be a boom town.

Moving into the 20th century, the town became the center of a lumbering and farming community. The valley land was drained and diked, and farms were cleared on the benches. The rich Kootenai Valley became known as the “Nile of the North,” while the Bonners Ferry Lumber Company grew to be one of the world’s largest lumber mills. The downtown took shape as brick buildings were constructed, replacing those on stilts. Today, much of Main Street dates from this initial period of solid, permanent construction.

Idaho Falls

Kellogg
Crystal Gold Mine Museum and Tour - Tom Irwin, a gold prospector, discovered a gold bearing vein here in 1879. Tom built a cabin and mined the gold vein for three years, then left the area. He blasted the hillside down to hide the mine before he left, leaving his track, mine car and tools inside -- a sure sign that he intended to come back. However, he did not, and the mine stayed hidden and lost for over a hundred years.  There is no record of how much gold was taken out of the mine during its three years of operation. No one knows where Tom came from or where he went after he left. His cabin was used as a landmark for many years. Although Tom was the first person to mine a quartz vein in Shoshone county, he did not receive credit for that in the history books. The mine stayed hidden. In 1991, the owner saw water seeping out of the hillside. Hoping it was a spring, he dug into the bank and partially uncovered the portal. He put a piece of plywood over it and left it alone. In 1996, it was sold to the present owner, a retired miner, who uncovered the rest of the mine and rejuvenated it as a tourist attraction. In the 100-plus years it was lost, beautiful smithsonite crystals formed on the walls. Gold and wire silver are marked out for everyone to see and enjoy. They are still attached to the quartz vein.  Open Year Round! Winter Hours (Oct. 1 - April 1), (Dec. 1 - March 1: Saturday & Sunday only.) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Summer Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Crystal Gold Mine can be reached by taking Idaho Exit 54 on Interstate 90 to the Miner's Memorial (located on the North side of the freeway). Turn left (west) on Silver Valley Road, and go two miles. 783.4653. www.goldmine-idaho.com.

Malad
Malad City, with its rich heritage and tradition, is the Oneida County seat.  The community is nestled snugly on the east side of the Malad Valley, thirteen miles from the Utah/Idaho border along Interstate 15.  A  community of about 4,100, it still has that "Home Town" atmosphere, where everyone knows each other by first names and greets you with a smile.  Malad offers comfortable living without the big city headaches.  Living in Malad will offer a unique opportunity to experience the serenity and fun of a country town. Fishing is one of Oneida County's calls to fame.  With 9 reservoirs, fishing can be enjoyed all year round.  Daniels reservoir is famous for producing trophy sized trout.  Kokanee Salmon can be found in several of the reservoirs. You may also enjoy water  skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, boating and swimming. Our public lands abound with miles of trails accessible by foot, horseback, and all-terrain vehicles. All in all, camping and outdoor activities for the area are hard to beat.  And you won't find crowds here! www.maladidaho.org

McCall
The Hotel McCall, which is located in the heart of this little mountain village, overlooks Payette Lake. The inn has welcomed guests since 1904, and new ownership has revitalized this cornerstone of hospitality. It is a nice place with about 40 rooms close to some nice nearby restaurants. I highly recommend this hotel. Jim. For additional information, or to make reservations, contact Jim at Getting Away. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com

Post Falls
The following was provided by the Post Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, 800.292.2553. www.visitpostfalls.org

Surrounded by beautiful mountains and located in the heart of North Idaho's recreational hotspots, Post Falls offers premier lodging and fine dining in a peaceful and serene setting. Post Falls is an authentic North Idaho town with breathtaking natural beauty, rich history, and truly great recreation – making it one of Northern Idaho's best kept secrets. Called "Idaho's River City," Post Falls was first claimed by the German immigrant Frederick Post, in the 1870's and became the site of a water-powered mill. Post and Chief Andrew Seltice of the Coeur d'Alene's negotiated a treaty that is preserved and displayed at Treaty Rock, near Falls Park, along with authentic native American pictographs. Rich in history, diverse in culture, and abundant in wildlife and beauty, Post Falls is the perfect place for anyone seeking fun and excitement, cultural and historical enrichment, or just plain relaxation.

Stanley
The Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch - I love places like this, a place where you can have just about everything you need added right into the price of the accommodations. The Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch is located on 1,000 majestic acres in one of the most spectacular and least explored regions of North America, the Sawtooth and White Cloud mountain ranges of central Idaho. Your stay here will include a warm, relaxed atmosphere, some good meals, and great hospitality. There are 4 lodge rooms and 17 cabin accommodations at the ranch and your lodging includes a full (or Continental) breakfast and dinner. a sack lunch is available for a small fee. Dinner includes 5-course meals and weekly barbecues and cookouts. Want to stay somewhere different? Try the Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch. Open from mid-June to mid-September. For additional information, or to make reservations, contact Jim at Getting Away. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com

Southwest
1-800-635-5240. Available 8:30-5:00 MTZ. There is an answering machine after hours.

Sun Valley and Ketchum
1-800-634-3347. Available 9:00-5:00 MTZ, M-F and from 9:00-5:00 on Saturday and from 11:00-5:00 on Sunday. There is an answering machine after hours.  Be sure to visit the Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber of Commerce web site for additional information. Click Here for accommodations in Ketchum and Sun Valley.

Yellowstone National Park
Established on March 1, 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the first and oldest national park in the world. Preserved within Yellowstone are Old Faithful Geyser and some 10,000 hot springs and geysers, the majority of the planet's total. An outstanding mountain wild land with clean water and air, Yellowstone is home of the grizzly bear and wolf, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk. Click on Yellowstone National Park for travel guides, brochures, and money savers to help you plan your visit

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