CLARK FORK AREA PLACES TO SEE
CLARK FORK DELTA - DRIFT YARD RECREATION SITE ~ (Hwy 200 - Mile Post __ ) The sprawling Clark Fork River Delta stretches across two miles of varietal wetlands and open water, flowing from the continental divide in Montana into Lake Pend Oreille. The multiple channels of the river create islands of varietal habitat with emergent vegetation mixing bulrush, cattails, sedges, reed canary grass, red-osier dogwood, red alder, and willows. Sportsmen's access provides a launch spot for all paddle craft to enjoy a lush habitat and great birding opportunities.
CLARK FORK RIVER RECREATIONAL ACCESS ~ This site was made possible by AVISTA Corp., as an extension of their commitment to recreational development and the general public for non-trailered watercraft access to the Clark Fork River. This provides an opportunity to enjoy a recreational float down the river with access out at either Johnson Creek or the Driftyards.
DENTON SLOUGH WATERFOWL AREA ~ (Hwy 200 - Mile Post 49) An elongated shallow water inlet of Lake Pend Oreille that attracts migratory waterfowl when not frozen over, some winters the slough freezes and provides ice fishing opportunities. Home to a large Western Grebe colony of spring and the Tundra Swans of winter, Denton Slough offers habitat for myriad waterfowl, songbirds, eagles, osprey, and heron.
JOHNSON CREEK RECREATION AREA ~ A great spot to access and explore the Clark Fork River Delta. This site offers a chance to picnic, camp, and launch your boat, courtesy of Idaho Department of Fish and Game. This area is home to numerous songbirds, fishing grounds for osprey in summer and bald eagles in the winter months, and a year-round variety of waterfowl. From their nearby rookery, one is likely to see blue heron patiently and motionlessly waiting for fish to pass by.
INTERNATIONAL SELKIRK LOOP ~ Named the "West's Best New Scenic Drive" by sunset Magazine, this 280-mile scenically stellar Loop Drive covers undiscovered, remote and uncrowded regions of Northern Idaho, North Eastern Washington, and Southern British Columbia. Boasting 3 wildlife refuges, 100 mile long lakes, North America's longest free ferry ride, world class fishing, skiing and golfing. Top small art's communities, world class shopping, festivals, hiking, top rated mountain biking region, top rated route for motorcyclists by Destination Highways, nordic skiing plus wildlife galore.
TRESTLE CREEK RECREATION AREA ~ (Hwy 200 - Mile Post __ ) Developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Trestle Creek provides convenient lake access for swimming and boating. Maintained lawn and picnic tables for daytime use offer a chance to absorb both food and fabulous scenery simultaneously. For the fisherman, easy boat access to good water and several nearby RV parks make this an alluring spot.
PEND OREILLE GEOLOGIC VIEW SITE ~ (Hwy 200 - Mile Post 44) This turnout along the scenic byway provides the opportunity to stop and enjoy the true splendor of Lake Pend Oreille. Gaze out over many square miles of water where once glacial ice rose 2,000 feet to form an ice dam in recent geologic time - some 12,000 to 15,000 years ago. This site provides a good view of Warren Island a mile away and Cottage Island appearing to be nestled into the shoreline of the Hope Peninsula.
HOPE BOAT & RECREATIONAL AREA ~ (Hwy 200 - Mile Post __ ) A charming spot below the bridge offers a public boat launch with two ramps and ample parking. The adjoining gravel shoreline provides swimming access on an unimproved, natural beach. This facility is operated by Bonner County.
HOPE COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SITE ~ This is a scenic site from which one gazes across the mouth of Ellisport Bay toward the islands and the southern half of the lake. This is the current site of the Thompson Trading Post Monument and interpretative kiosks are tell how two small towns grew side by side where timber and trains were both social and economic factors.
HOPE AREA INTERPRETATIVE SITE ~ This site is presently marked by the 'Kullyspell House' interpretative sign placed by Idaho Transportation Department, which commemorates the first trading post in the Pacific Northwest, built in 1809 by David Thompson.
SAM OWEN NATIONAL CAMPGROUND ~ Located on the "Hope Peninsula". A gently descending, treed site on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille, Sam Owen Campground contains 80 camp sites, group and family picnic sites, and a pleasant, gravel swim area. Sam Owen was a resident of the area in the 1930s, who donated 30 acres to the federal government in 1940 "for the benefit of local people and summer visitors." This facility was developed and is still operated by U.S. Forest Service.
CABINET GORGE FISH HATCHERY ~ Built in 1985 as a cooperative venture between Bonneville Power Administration and Washington Water Power (Avista Corp.), this seasonal hatchery specializes in rearing kokanee salmon. Visitors are welcome when the hatchery is in operation.
CABINET GORGE DAM ~ Approved by Congress in 1950, as one of the very few privately funded hydroelectric dam projects, construction began in 1951 on this 208 foot high, 600 foot wide concrete dam. A spectacular place to view spring run-off of the Clark Fork River and a pleasant spot to enjoy stretching your legs anytime of the year.
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