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T B.C. ISI HA V L The F International Border Crossing is Currently V CLOSED IS IT F U.S. HAL VISIT NORTH AMERICA’S ON LY MULTI-COUNTRY SCENIC LOOP Visit Idaho, Washington 1.888.823.2626 and Montana www.selkirkloop.org Go wild In the wild. Getting out and exploring the beautiful Pend Oreille Valley is an unforgettable experience. And so is playing the latest slots, enjoying some Northwest comfort food and relaxing in a neighborly lounge! Do it all at Kalispel Casino where you can dine in Wetlands restaurant, have a cold one at The Slough, and play your favorite games. You can even stay for days at the adjoining RV resort featuring hookups, tent sites and cottages. Or just fill up on freshf food, fountain drinks and Chevron fuel at Kalispel Market. Where serenity meets Amenities. on the 420 Qlispe River Way, Cusick, WA Kalispel2 Tribe Reservation www.selkirkloop.org Pend Oreille River at the foot of the Selkirks 1-833-881-7492 | kalispelcasino.com U.S. DESTINATIONS Athol, Idaho ..................................................... 24 Bayview, Idaho ................................................ 24 Blanchard, Idaho ............................................ 24 The international border is currently closed to non- Bonners Ferry, Idaho ..................................... 36 essential travel at this time. However, Canadian Chewelah, Washington ................................. 10 residents can visit the BC half of the Loop. Clark Fork, Idaho ............................................ 33 Colville, Washington ...................................... 10 riving the International Selkirk Loop is Cusick, Washington ....................................... 14 Dtruly a spectacular experience, as the 280- Hope, Idaho..................................................... 33 mile (450 km) international scenic byway winds Ione, Washington ..............................................8 around the Selkirk Mountains through Idaho and Metaline/Metaline Falls, Washington............6 Washington, USA, and British Columbia, Canada. Moyie Springs, Idaho .................................... 33 Newport, Washington ................................... 16 Often following lakes and rivers along the way, the Oldtown, Idaho ............................................... 16 Selkirk Loop circles an area brimming with outdoor Priest Lake, Idaho ........................................... 19 recreation opportunities. Explore a wide variety of Priest River, Idaho........................................... 22 awe-inspiring sights and historic treasure. Sagle, Idaho ..................................................... 24 In fact, the Selkirk Loop has garnered heaps Sandpoint, Idaho ............................................ 26 of recognition. Rand McNally selected it as one Spirit Lake, Idaho ............................................ 24 of five “Best of the Roads” for its 2009 atlas. The Tiger, Washington .............................................8 U.S. Department of Transportation designated the Troy/Libby, Montana ..................................... 33 Selkirk Loop an “All American Road” in 2005. And Usk, Washington ............................................ 14 Sunset Magazine named it “The West’s Best Scenic Other Information Drive.” So put yourself in the driver’s seat for one Map ................................................................. 4-5 fabulous drive chock-full of scenery and friendly Winter Recreation ....................................40-43 towns on the International Selkirk Loop! Allow a minimum of three to five days to visit the International Selkirk Loop. “Sample Itineraries” can be found at www.SelkirkLoop.org. Check the handy direc- tory of businesses for each community. They made the Selkirk Loop Travel Guide pos- sible and all offer wonderful experiences. Be sure to tell them you are “Doin’ the Loop.” Before you hit the road, download our FREE mobile app (iOS or Android) at www.selkirkloop.org. Once it is downloaded, the app is offline and you can interact with the map, ferry schedules, border crossing information and everything there is to see and do along the way CREDITS: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twit- ter and share your experience and images using Production: Keokee, Sandpoint, Idaho the hashtag #selkirkloop. We would love to see Cover photo: Hiking near Bonners Ferry, your Two-Nation Vacation! ID, ISL #selkirkloop 3 40 4 selkirkloop.org Chamber & selkirkloop.org Chamber & Tourism Info page 45 Balfour Chamber (877) 229-5448 www.balfourcanada.ca Bayview Chamber www.bayviewidaho.org Bonners Ferry Visitor Center (208) 267-5922 www.boundaryedc.com/recreation Castlegar Chamber (250) 365-6313 www.castlegar.com Chewelah Chamber (509) 935-8595 www.chewelah.org Coeur d’Alene Visitor Bureau (208) 555-1234 www.coeurdalene.org Colville Chamber (509) 684-5973 www.colville.com Creston Valley Visitor Centre (866) 528-4342 www.crestonvalleybc.com Greater Newport Area Chamber (877) 818-1008 www.newportareachamber.com Idaho Tourism (800) VISIT-ID www.visitid.org page 55 Kaslo Chamber (866) 276-3212 www.kaslochamber.com Kootenay Lake Chamber www.kootenaylake.bc.ca Kootenay Rockies Tourism (800) 661-6603 www.hellobc/kr page 35 Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism (877) 663-5706 www.nelsonkootenaylake.com Nelson Visitor Info Center (877) 663-5706 www.discovernelson.com Priest Lake Chamber (888) 774-3785 www.priestlake.org Priest River Chamber (208) 448-2721 www.priestriver.org Sandpoint Chamber (800) 800-2106 www.visitsandpoint.com Slocan District Chamber www.slocanlake.com Spirit Lake Chamber (208) 623-3411 www.spirit-lake-idaho.com Spokane Convention & Visitors Bureau (888)-SPOKANE www.visitspokane.com Tiger Info Center (509) 442-INFO www.povn.com/byway/ Tourism Rossland www.tourismrossland.com Trail Visitor Centre (250) 368-3144 www.trail.ca #selkirkloop Village of New Denver (250) 358-2316 Village of Salmo (250) 357-9433 Washington State Tourism (425) 270-1962 www.ExperienceWA.com 20192021 41 40 Chamber & selkirkloop.org Chamber & Tourism Info page 45 Balfour Chamber (877) 229-5448 www.balfourcanada.ca Bayview Chamber www.bayviewidaho.org Bonners Ferry Visitor Center (208) 267-5922 www.boundaryedc.com/recreation Castlegar Chamber (250) 365-6313 www.castlegar.com Chewelah Chamber (509) 935-8595 www.chewelah.org Coeur d’Alene Visitor Bureau (208) 555-1234 www.coeurdalene.org Colville Chamber (509) 684-5973 www.colville.com Creston Valley Visitor Centre (866) 528-4342 www.crestonvalleybc.com Greater Newport Area Chamber (877) 818-1008 www.newportareachamber.com Idaho Tourism (800) VISIT-ID www.visitid.org page 55 Kaslo Chamber (866) 276-3212 www.kaslochamber.com Kootenay Lake Chamber www.kootenaylake.bc.ca Kootenay Rockies Tourism (800) 661-6603 www.hellobc/kr page 35 Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism (877) 663-5706 www.nelsonkootenaylake.com Nelson Visitor Info Center (877) 663-5706 www.discovernelson.com Priest Lake Chamber (888) 774-3785 www.priestlake.org Priest River Chamber (208) 448-2721 www.priestriver.org Sandpoint Chamber (800) 800-2106 www.visitsandpoint.com Slocan District Chamber www.slocanlake.com Spirit Lake Chamber (208) 623-3411 www.spirit-lake-idaho.com Spokane Convention & Visitors Bureau (888)-SPOKANE www.visitspokane.com Tiger Info Center (509) 442-INFO www.povn.com/byway/ Tourism Rossland www.tourismrossland.com Trail Visitor Centre (250) 368-3144 www.trail.ca #selkirkloop #selkirkloop Village of New Denver (250) 358-2316 Village of Salmo (250) 357-9433 Washington State Tourism (425) 270-1962 www.ExperienceWA.com www.ExperienceWA.com 20192021 41 5 WASHINGTON Metaline Falls Metaline • Metaline Falls surprising treasure awaits visitors of for Kevin Costner’s film “The Postman.” A the rural areas of northeastern Washington. With regular cultural productions at The From the international border to the junction of Cutter Theatre and the town-wide Affair on Highways 31 and 20, this segment of the Selkirk Main Street over Labor Day weekend, it’s no Loop drive is also Washington’s North Pend surprise that Metaline Falls was named one of the Oreille Scenic Byway, one of this state’s prettiest 100 Best Small Art Towns in America. scenic byways. Once accessible only by horse- This region, often called the “Forgot- back or river expedition, Metaline Falls was one ten Corner,” contains one of the most diverse of the first pioneer settlements in Pend Oreille populations of big game animals in the Lower County. Pend Oreille is French for “ear pendant,” 48. The Mill Pond historic site (scheduled to probably named by French fur traders after a reopen summer 2020) provides an interpre- native who wore such an earring. tive walk with a trail connecting it to the Mill Metaline Falls is now home to a charming Pond Campgrounds. Nearby pristine Sullivan collection of well-preserved historical architec- Lake features recently upgraded campground ture including The Cutter Theatre and the and picnic facilities. Contact the Sullivan Lake Washington Hotel. The town was the location Ranger Station at 509-446-2681 for camping in BOUNDARY DAM Located 110 miles north of Spokane, explore the beauty, recreation, and nature of Boundary Dam. Guided tours are available Memorial Day through Labor Day. Visit www.seattle.gov/light/tours/boundary for more details. THE NATION’S GREENEST UTILITY 6 selkirkloop.org WASHINGTON Metaline Falls Cutter Theatre Gardner Cave FESTIVALS AND EVENTS METALINE – METALINE FALLS Jan - Dec Concerts, Plays and events at the Cutter Theatre -www.cuttertheatre.com July July 4th BBQ in Metaline Park August Tri-Town Float