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he Silver Valley, heart of Shoshone County, is cradled between the Coeur d’Alene Mountains and the Bitterroot Range Tamong the pristine wilderness of Northern Idaho. Surrounded by lush green mountains, rugged canyons, rushing streams and crystal clear alpine lakes, this valley overflows with natural resources. The Silver Valley is one of the first frontiers of the Pacific Northwest and has a history as rich as its wealth from the silver, gold, lead and zinc mines. Since the discovery of silver in the 1880s, Silver Valley has pro- duced more silver than anywhere else in recorded history. The vast majority of Shoshone County’s population lives in the valley, where Interstate 90 traverses from east to west. The county’s small agricul- little over an hour away, offer even greater opportunities for shopping. tural industry primarily raises livestock. Only 1,200 acres are under The valley is proud to have a fine medical center providing excellent cultivation and 39,000 acres used as grass for cattle range. The other health care. There are three school districts dedicated to providing an 94 percent of the county’s 2,640 sq. miles is rugged forest land, dotted environment conducive to learning for Silver Valley students. with tiny logging towns. Shoshone is the twenty-first largest county At the heart of any community are its people. Proud, capable, by population and eighth by area, in Idaho. earnest and family-oriented are the residents who call the Silver Valley The Silver Valley is one of the most popular destinations for all season their home. They possess a strength and free-spirit synonymous with recreation, boasting the largest system of groomed trails for snowmobiling, the state of Idaho. These people are thankful for the infinite array of mountain biking and ATVs in the country. opportunities in this four season paradise. The 14 small communities in the Silver Valley provide a wide Cover photos: Northern Pacific Depot, Uptown Kellogg, Pinehurst Golf and Route of variety of services and shopping. Coeur d’Alene and Spokane, only a the Hiawatha—Nygaard Promotions.
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he climate in the Silver Valley as with the rest of Idaho is population (County & Incorporated cities) influenced by Pacific weather patterns which help moderate 1970 1980 1990 2009 est. Ttemperature extremes. Because, of the mountainous terrain, Idaho 1,545,801 this area has greater precipitation then the southwest and southeast Shoshone Co. 19,718 19,226 13,931 12,660 portion of Idaho. Winds may accompany cold fronts and thunder Kellogg 3,811 3,417 2,591 2,228 storms, but hail damage is minimal. Idaho is not prone to tornadoes. Mullan 805 784 771 840 Summers are generally dry and warm, cooling off nicely at night. Win- Osburn 1,567 1,586 1,575 1,389 ter can bring heavy accumulations of snow in the mountains and this Pinehurst 1,725 1,765 1,722 1,589 is one of the reasons the Silver Valley is a winter recreation paradise. Smelterville 458 456 451 622 The elevation averages 2,300 ft. in the valley with a growth season of Wallace 2,206 1,736 1,010 861 approximately 160 days. Wardner 243 247 242 240 climate Annual Mean Precipitation 25.8” Transportation Mean Snowfall 48.8” Interstate 90 serves as the major transportation artery o July Avg. High Temp 86.0 Spokane International Airport: 509-455-6455 o Jan. Avg. Low Temp 21.8 Coeur d’Alene Regional Airport: 208-772-7838 July Avg. Afternoon Humidity 34% Shoshone County Airport: 208-786-5381 Silver Valley Transportation: 208-682-3550 shoshone county’s NIC Bus: 208-664-9769 largest employers Dave Smith Motors Galena Mine (Coeur Silver Valley) Health care Hecla Lucky Friday Mine Kellogg Joint School District The Silver Valley is served by one hospital, many health care profession- Lookout Pass Ski Area Magnuson Hospitality als, several health/fitness clubs, dentists, medical clinics, skilled nursing Wallace School District Shoshone County facilities and pharmacies. Shoshone Medical Center is located in a Shoshone Medical Center Silver Mountain Resort beautiful, brand new state-of-the-art hospital. The hospital is a 25- Walmart U.S. Forest Service bed Critical Access Hospital, offering Acute and 24-Hour Emergency Room Care, Orthopedic & General Surgery, up-to-date radiology and GENERAL INFORMATION laboratory diagnostic equipment. Shoshone Medical Center is com- Pacific Mountain Time mitted to providing excellence in health care and meeting the health State Sales Tax: 6% care needs of the Silver Valley communities. A graduated schedule for individual income tax is used in Idaho Shoshone Medical Center Shoshone County Seat: Wallace Shoshone County Land Mass: 2,640 square miles 25 Jacobs Gulch, Kellogg ID 83837, 208-784-1221, County Clerk, 700 Bank Street, Wallace ID 83873-2348 www.shomed.org 208-752-1264
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2010-2011 Silver Valley Relocation Guide 3 housing The housing market in the Silver Valley for the past couple of years has been very dynamic and all evidence leads to continued growth in the housing market. For a shining example of the health of the housing market one only needs to look at the expansion of the Silver Mountain Resort. The second phase of the Silver Mountain Resort/Eagle Crest condominium offering was available in September 2005. In one day 100 units were sold out! This development, other developments (such as a townhouse project in Pinehurst), and existing housing provide a variety of housing opportuni- ties for the Silver Valley. Houses under $100,000 typically will not stay on the market for more than a couple months. From April–Septem- ber 30, 2008, 67 units sold at $140,000 median price. The average rental cost of a 3-bedroom home averages between $600 and $700 a month with few vacancies. For further information on the housing market contact a local Realtor or property management company.
employment retirement Mining is the traditional economic foundation of Shoshone County. The Silver Valley has become a popular location for retirees. The With the higher silver prices and other development mining continues convenient location to Coeur d’Alene and Spokane, abundant outdoor to play an important role in the county. The Lucky Friday and the activities, affordable housing and mild four seasons have made the area Galena are the two major mines in the area. Both mines are planning an attractive place to call home. production and employment expansion. The mining industry employs about 700 people. Kellogg Senior Center Tourism is a major economic force in the county. The Silver 211 McKinley Avenue West, Kellogg ID 83837 Mountain Resort expansion has added to the growth in the economy. 208-783-4581 In 2008, the resort added an indoor water park. A growing number of hikers, bicyclists and snowmobilers flock to the area to explore the Silver Valley Senior Services hundreds of miles of trails in Shoshone County. Wallace continues to Retired Senior Volunteer Program draw many travelers off Interstate 90 to shop and explore the town. 726 East Mullan Avenue, Osburn ID 83849 Lookout Ski area has recently remodeled and expanded its facilities to 208-752-1194 draw more skiers and snowboarders. Leisure and Hospitality sectors employ about 480 people. Dave Smith Motors employs more than Wallace Senior Drop-in Center 300 people. 621 Cedar, Wallace ID 83873 208-752-5411 source Idaho Commerce & Labor
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the mullan road Silver Valley which led to the development of the largest silver mines in the U.S. These discoveries evolved into such famous mines as Bunker The Silver Valley has a long Hill, Sunshine, Coeur, Galena, Lucky Friday, Hecla and Consolidated and colorful history, begin- Silver. Some of these mines are over a mile deep and a few have over ning with Mullan Road 100 miles of underground haulageways on various levels. Tradition- which opened up some of ally, mines in this area produced about one half of the nation’s newly the most promising por- mined silver. Since the middle 1980s this proportion has dropped to tions of the west. As the about one-tenth or less. first overland route to the Logging has played a major role Pacific Northwest, it pro- in the economic development of vides passage over the Con- Northern Idaho over the past 100 tinental Divide through an years, between 1878 to 1978, more otherwise impenetrable than 300 sawmills operated at one wilderness, in what is now time or another in Northern Idaho. Northern Idaho. Its origin During the 1880s the growth of was of a military nature. In towns, the building of railroads and 1854 Congress appropriated the beginning of the mining industry funds to build a wagon road in this region created a great demand between Fort Walla Walla for lumber. As the old growth timber in the Washington Ter- began to disappear in the eastern ritory and Fort Benton in states, many of the major lumber what would later become companies looked to the Northwest the Montana Territory. Lt. John Mullan, a topographical engineer was for new timber sources. Northern appointed to head this project, which ultimately would cost in the neighbor- Idaho has immense stands of white hood of $230,000. In 1859, a crew of 70 men began work on the crucial 624 pine and met all the conditions for logging. Northwest Idaho’s natural miles of road linking the Columbia and the Missouri Rivers. The task was waterways were imperative to taking the logs out of the forest so they completed in three years on the eve the Civil War started. The road may could be transformed into lumber then transported by steamboat and seem primitive by today’s standards, was considered a frontier superhigh- railroads to the awaiting market. way. Mullan Road which traverses what is now Interstate 90 was Idaho’s Natural disasters played a part in history as well. A devastating forest first engineered road and is on the National Historic Register. fire swept through this area in 1910, destroying three million acres of timber. The town of Wallace was nearly destroyed and many smaller mining and logging communities disappeared forever. Thousands of civilians traveled across Mullan Road when it opened Mining disasters too brought tragedy. One such incident happened in 1862, especially prospectors in search of gold in Montana during on May 2, 1972 when a fire in the Sunshine Mine claimed 91 miners. the 1860s and Idaho in the 1880s. Gold was discovered in 1882 a few A monument near Big Creek (I-90 Exit 54) stands as a reminder of miles north of Wallace and subsequently silver, lead and zinc in the this tragic event.
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Kellogg Legend has it, in 1885 a gentleman by the name of Noah Kellogg, a gold prospector and carpenter, and his burro camped about 1,000 yards from the present day location of Wardner. The camp was up Milo Gulch and high up this mountain; it was here that Kellogg discovered a large outcropping of galena (lead ore), which lead to the Bunker Hill and Sullivan mines. Because of the discovery, Kellogg enjoys a unique and long history with roots in mining. This mountain village touts alpine recreational activities avail- able in the area. Here you can ride the world’s longest single-state gondola, to the top of Silver Mountain Ski Resort . . . a spectacular sight seeing trip during winter and summer. Kellogg features several historical sites, such as Kellogg’s Staff House Museum, the hidden swimming pool and other major aquatic attractions. The waterpark city of Wardner, the Wardner Museum and the founding site of Bun- is projected to open early 2007. The Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes ker Hill Mine. Facilities and community services in Kellogg include passes through Kellogg. While the Historic Silver Valley Chamber a library, senior and youth centers, several organizations, a bowling of Commerce located is in the Union Pacific Passenger Depot with alley, miniture golf, an outdoor heated swimming pool situated in the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes directly out the door. the park along with a bike trail to the park, skate board park, 3-on- This charming community with its affordable housing, quality 3 basketball court, greenbelt, several shopping areas, food stores, a health care, plenty of services and a good educational system along fire department, post office, an industrial area with utilities, and a with scenic mountainous beauty makes it worth investigating as a regional hospital. Silver Mountain Resort recently entered into the home for families and retirees. beginning stages of construction on an indoor waterpark planned at City of Kellogg 208-786-9131 the resort’s Gondola Village. The approximately 55,000 sq. ft. facil- ity will feature several waterslides, a surf wave, an indoor/outdoor Historic Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce 208-784-0821
Wallace A unique city, it is one of the few in the U.S. to be totally included on the National Historic Register. As the self-proclaimed Silver Capital of the world, it appeared destined to become the economic and political hub of the Silver Valley. Wallace’s location on Mullan road, as well as its close proximity to a plethora of emerging mines did prove to be the key factor to its early success. The city soon, became the seat of government for Shoshone County. By 1890, it was the third largest city in Idaho. A forest fire in 1910 proved to be a blessing in disguise as the business district was rebuilt with durable brick in fine fashion. Wallace residents are intensely proud of their architectural legacy and of their colorful heritage as a bawdy mining camp. The Wallace District Mining Museum provides exhibits and displays. The Sierra Silver Mine tour offers a first hand encounters with an actual mine and The Northern Pacific Railroad Museum occupies a picturesque turn of the century train station. The Sixth Street Theatre and Melodrama is a unique year-round theatre housed in the oldest wood frame structure, in downtown Wallace, The town lies along Interstate 90 in a quaint hillside setting—truly offering summer melodramas, musicals and comedies. Wallace is also reminiscent of an old mining town. famous as the filming location of “Heavens Gate” and “Dantes Peak.” Wallace boasts a Carnegie Library, senior and youth centers, several civic City of Wallace 208-752-1147 organizations, fire department, tennis courts, an outdoor heated swim- ming pool, a downtown city park and the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes. Historic Wallace Chamber of Commerce An array of specialty shops line these quaint downtown historic streets. 208-753-7151 6 www.nygaardpromotions.com The city of Mullan boasts an indoor Olympic swimming pool and a complete range of services such as telephone, sewer, clean water, garbage pickup, electricity and natural gas along with patron owned cable TV.
Wardner, just above Kellogg, gets its namesake from an entrepreneur by the name of James Wardner. He moved from Murray where he oper- ated a grocery store and quickly became partners in the Bunker Hill and Murray Prichard and are two historic settlements in the Silver Valley Sullivan mines. The cabins that sprang up for the living quarters near that lie just north of Wallace. A small population and some services can the mines became known as the town of Wardner. Eventually James be found. The Spragpole Inn Museum and the 1884 Murray House Wardner sold out his interest and moved on to Fairhaven, Washington. are just two of the historical buildings. South of Murray in a historic Later he moved to Canada and started mining and logging where the cemetery lie buried such colorful characters as Molly B’Damm and town of Wardner, B.C., was named after him. Captain Toncray—Mark Twain’s inspiration for the famous Huck Finn character. Smelterville, Silverton, Kingston, Cataldo and Enaville are other small settlements in this picturesque valley of farms and ranches and gently rolling hills.
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Mullan is nestled in the mountains at the east entrance to Silver Valley. The town had its beginnings in the late 1850s, when U.S. Engineer Lt. John Mullan led an expedition to blaze a wagon road for military Quick, Friendly purposes between Fort Walla Walla, Washington and Fort Benton, Service Montana. In 1960, the road was constructed through the present site of Mullan. A townsite was incorporated in 1885, but the town was not incorporated until 1912. This mining community has adopted the theme “The Town of Trails” as the area is covered with many walking, off-road vehicle and hiking trails. Attractions include the Captain John (208) 752-1178 301 E. Mullan Avenue Mullan Historical Museum, the Idaho State Fish Hatchery, the Lucky P.O. Box 928 Osburn, Idaho 83849 Friday Mine and Shoshone Park. 2010-2011 Silver Valley Relocation Guide 7 ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION ......
route of the hiawatha parks The Route of the Hiawatha Parks are abundant in the Silver Valley, many of them offering recre- Mountain Bike trail is a 15- ational opportunities. East Shoshone Park (Pottsville) is east of Mullan mile stretch of historic trail off Interstate 90. The park with a mountain backdrop offers, among which was opened up for other things, nature trails. In Osburn is the Gene Day park. This park recreational uses in 1998 by offers picnic areas, covered kitchens, baseball diamond, basketball
PHOTO COURTESY LOOKOUT PASS LOOKOUT COURTESY PHOTO courts and tennis courts. The Kellogg City Park sits in the center of the US Forest Service. The Kellogg and is the location of a heated outdoor swimming pool, wading trailhead is at the eastern end pool, tennis courts, gazebo, and playground. Mullan has a charming, of the Idaho-Montana border well-maintained park in the heart of town. West Shoshone Park is in near Lookout Pass Recreation Area. The trail follows a gentle path- Pinehurst, next to the KOA Campground. A stream runs through the way with a two percent grade through one of the most scenic railroad park, picnic areas are available along with covered kitchens. routes in the country. You can enjoy the sparkling mountain streams, wildlife, towering train trestles, the two-mile long Taft Tunnel and cataldo mission endless views of the Bitterroot Mountains. This is about a four- to In 1842 the Coeur d’Alene Indians, the native inhabitants of this area, five-hour ride and truly a world- class mountain bike experience were visited by Jesuit Missionaries. Jesuit priest Father De Smet had a (shuttle service available). profound impact on the tribe and For more information about this trail, call 208-744-1301 or visit promised to build them a mis- www.skilookout.com sion. The Cataldo Mission of the Sacred Heart was completed on trail of the coeur d’alenes the banks of the Coeur d’Alene in 1853, with most of the work The Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes is one of the most spectacular and being done by members of the popular trails in the western United States. This newly constructed Coeur d’Alene Tribe. 71.5 mile long asphalt trail nearly spans the Panhandle of Idaho. It The mission was designed is perfect for bicycles and in-line skates. This trail runs along rivers, by a true Renaissance man named Father Anthony Ravalli (a Jesuit besides lakes and through Idaho’s historic Silver Valley. Starting in Priest), who had studied art and architecture. The Greek revival struc- Plummer, the trail generally follows the shoreline of Coeur d’Alene ture is entirely secured by wooden pegs and dowels, rather than nails Lake then passes through a chain of lakes and follows the Coeur which were not available. Its adobe-like walls are a foot thick. The d’Alene River up into the mountains to Mullan. The uniqueness of the Cataldo Mission is Idaho’s oldest standing building and now part of trail isn’t simply the beautiful scenery and attractions along its route Old Mission State Park. The park includes an interpretive trail and a but its innovative partnership between the Union Pacific Railroad, museum dedicated to the Coeur d’Alene culture. At the Visitor Center is a short historical video available to view, along with exhibits on the the U.S. Government, the State of Idaho, and the Coeur d’Alene Coeur d’Alene Indians and the Jesuit Missionaries. On the grounds, Tribe. For information contact: Idaho Dept. of Parks & Recreation one can visit the Church and Parish House and walk the short trails. 208-682-3814 or visit www.friendsofcdatrails.org There are two trails you can walk that will provide you even more information about the Cataldo Mission. Major events at the Old Mis- sion State Park are The Historic Skills Fair and The Annual Mountain Man Rendezvous. For more information, call 208-682-3814. Your Home Health Care Provider u.s. forest service ♥ Skilled Nurses The U.S. Forest Service has had a long tradition in the Silver Valley. ♥ Home Health Aides In 1906, the Coeur d’Alene National Forest was established from the ♥ I.V. Therapy Forest Reserves, created by Teddy Roosevelt in the early 1900s. In ♥ Physical Therapy 1973 the Coeur d’Alene National consolidated with portions of the 104 Wind River Rd ♥ Occupational Therapy Kanisku and St. Joe National Forests to create the 2.5 million acre Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The U.S. Forest Service oversees Silverton ID 83867 ♥ (208) 752-1019 Speech Therapy the management and conservation of the renewable resources of flora (208) 752-1063 fax ♥ Psycho-Social Rehabilitation and fauna within its jurisdiction. The Idaho Panhandle National For- ♥ Personal Care Services est offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities from hiking the ♥ Lifeline trails, riding the Route of the Hiawatha bike trail, snowmobiling, riding OHVs, fishing or floating the Coeur d’Alene River, and hunting. Coeur d’Alene River Ranger Dist./Smelterville: 208-783-2100 8 www.nygaardpromotions.com mining heritage museums exhibition Located in the Silver Valley are numerous museums depicting the rich The exhibition is at the site of the and colorful history of the valley. Here are just a few. Historic Wallace Chamber of Northern Pacific Depot Railroad Museum(Wallace) 208-752-0111 Commerce and Visitor Center. The Historic Wallace Depot was built in 1901 with unique bricks The exhibition displays depict the and concrete panels made partially from mine tailings. Throughout Evolution of mining in the valley the depot’s 100-year history it mainly served the mining industry, but from the days of hand tools to in the early years passenger traffic was also heavy. In 1976, while still the techniques prevalent in the operating as a railroad station the depot was listed on the National industry today. Register of Historic Places. The chateau styled depot is an excellent representation of the architecture and history of Wallace, the county golf seat and the financial center of the area’s mining industry. The Silver Valley has three golf Oasis Bordello Museum (Wallace) 208-758-0801 courses, both with stunning The museum is the old Oasis Museum, which operated from 1895 to mountain views. 1988. The ladies of the bordello left in a hurry abandoning everything. Pinehurst Golf Club / Exit 45, Interstate 90 The 20-minute guided tour shares information on the bordello and 9 holes; Club House local characters. Pinehurst, Idaho 83850 • 208-682-2013 Wallace Mining Museum (Wallace) 208-556-1592 Shoshone Golf & Tennis Club / Exit 54, Interstate 90 The Wallace District Mining Museum, open all year long, features “One of the top rated 9-hole golf courses in the country” exhibits depicting the history of local mining from the 1880s to modern Club House, 2 Tennis Courts. techniques used today. Along with a video describing the history of the Osburn, Idaho 83849 • 208-784-0161 area, the museum exhibits include mining artifacts, examples of home Gelena Ridge at Silver Mountain Resort life in the mining camps and information on the town of Wallace. 9 holes • Kellogg, Idaho 83837 • 208-783-1522 Staff House (Shoshone County Mining & Smelting Museum) fishing & wildlife (Kellogg) 208-786-4141 The Staff House was built in Two major rivers traverse the Silver Valley, The Coeur d’Alene and St. Joe, 1906 as the residence for the along with several mountain lakes and streams, which provide excellent current Bunker Hill man- fishing for Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brook Trout. There are eight mountain ager and later used as the lakes in Silver Valley, all require a short hike, easy to reach and well worth staff house. This museum the effort. Some require more effort than others. The Coeur d’Alene and
PHOTO COURTESY BOB DUNSMORE BOB COURTESY PHOTO holds a wealth of exhibits the St. Joe rivers afford excellent kayaking, canoeing and rafting. from artifacts, photos, min- Hunting is a major activity in the Silver Valley during the fall months eral specimens, mine models, with some of the best elk hunting anywhere in the U.S. Most of the land prospecting displays, mine cars, smelting equipment, payroll records, an in the Silver Valley Mountains is public and lies within the boundaries of 1899 Nordberg compressor, and other memorabilia important to the his- national forests. The major wildlife species hunted are elk, white tail and tory of the area. The museum also features rotating displays. mule deer, black bear and mountain lion. Elk populations and harvests Sprag Pole have quadrupled in the last 20 years. Idaho’s bull-cow ratio may well be (Murray) 208-682-3901 one of the best in the nation. The variety of upland game hunting is also Murray has one street and about 100 people still living in the area. remarkable. Seasons are long and the success rate is high. This small town has many historic buildings worth visiting. Admis- sion is free to the Sprag Pole Museum, which preserves the colorful Idaho Department of Fish & Game: 208-334-3700 history of this mountain town. Displays include mining equipment, http://fishandgame.idaho.gov old-fashioned school room, barber shop, Molly B’Damm’s bedroom, Panhandle Region: 208-769-1414 logging and forestry displays and much more. Wardner Museum and Gift Shop (Wardner) 208-786-2641 This hands-on museum is housed in a building that dates back to about 1890. The owners opened the museum to preserve the history of Wardner, mining, and the families of the Silver Valley. There is no charge to visit the museum, but visitors are welcome to make donations and visit the Kellogg gift shop next door. Ace Hardware Captain John Mullan Museum (Mullan) 208-744-1717 Ace Is The Place Located in the Old Liberty Theater build- ing, the museum has an area for seasonal or topical exhibits along with a collection 313 West Cameron • Kellogg ID 83837 of artificacts and memorabilia of the past 100 years. Mullan is the home of the Lucky 208-784-5001 Friday mine, which is one of the last oper- ating mines in the Silver Valley.
2010-2011 Silver Valley Relocation Guide 9 winter RECREATION ......
inter in Silver silver mountain ski & Valley is a season summer resort of exhilarating W Silver Mountain Ski Resort has and profound beauty. Local snow- earned a reputation for outstand- covered trails and mountains pro- ing snow conditions, a perfect vide exceptional recreation such as mix of terrain, uncrowned slopes and top-notch service. Located in downhill and cross country skiing, dog sled races and snowmobiling. The Kellogg the resort offers more than 50 named trails, 1,500 skiable area stretches from east of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, through the Idaho Pan- acres and 2,200 vertical foot drop slopes. The resort has convenient handle and then reaches into the western portion of Montana, which is highway access and is served by a scenic ride aboard the world’s longest all included in the Silver Country trail system. This is America’s largest continuous gondola. On-mountain facilities include: five chairlifts and mountain trail system for snowmobilers. The Silver Valley Snowmobile a surface tow, a guest services department, full-service cafeteria, lounge, Association sponsors the Snowfest every February in Wallace. Sledding daycare, and ski-snowboard classes. starts in the streets of Wallace and takes in a variety of trails totaling Silver Mountain’s snow conditions are consistently recognized as some 300 miles of Silver Valley. A newly marked and color-coded trail system of the best in the northwest. To supplement Mother Nature, the resort insures an excitement-packed day of multilevel snowmobiling. operates a snow-making system. Silver Mountain’s base village is at Exit Plenty of opportunities exist for cross-country skiing throughout 49 and just a quarter mile off I-90. In the summer, Silver Mountain is Silver Valley, with marked trails everywhere. The Lookout Pass Nor- a popular destination for mountain bikers and hosts a Summer Concert dic Trail is 3.5 miles in length and begins at the top of Lookout Pass Series under the stars at its outdoor amphitheater atop the mountain. chairlift. The trail crosses the St. Regis Basin and traverses portions Expansion plans include a water park and golf course. of Old Mullan Road. For further information: 208-783-1111, www.silvermt.com.
ATV/Snowmobile lookout pass ski & recreation area ATV and snowmobiling have been one of the fastest growing sports Lookout Pass has been named by Northwest Travel Magazine as one with the valley’s thousands of miles of destinations in the world. The of the region’s top family ski resorts. This original Idaho ski area has valley offers thousands of miles of groomed trails with a vast choice of operated every winter since 1935. Lookout has a reputation for being lodging, dining and tourist choices. Wallace allows snowmobile driv- the first to open, best snow quality, affordable rates, and a nationally ing inside the city limits and has a number of snowmobile activities. recognized Free Ski School that provides a top-level ski and snowboard ATV and snowmobiling regulations and trail maps are available from skills development program for youth. the local US Forest Service offices. Machine and equipment rentals Recent expansion has doubled the skiable terrain on both the Idaho are available locally. and Montana sides of Lookout Pass. Currently there are 23 named runs, High Mountain ATV Assoc. Inc. the Lucky Friday and Last Chance glades, a 1,150-foot vertical drop, two P.O. Box 805, Wallace, ID 83873 • 208-512-2269 terrain parks, all serviced by three lifts. A new addition to the historic www.highmountainatv.org lodge includes a new bar/lounge, expansive restaurant seating, a new retail shop and panoramic slope side views. An extensive trail system for Silver Valley Snowmobile Assoc. Inc. cross-country skiers and snowmobilers starts at the parking lot. P.O. Box 782, Wallace, ID 83837 Lookout Pass is also home to the Route of the Hiawatha mountain www.svaa.org bike or hike trail (see page 14). The area is located adjacent to I-90 at Northern Knights Powder Hounds the Idaho/Montana state line. P.O. Box 888, Wallace, ID 83837 • 208-752-1137 For information Lookout Pass, call 208-744-1301, or visit www.NKPH.com www.skilookout.com or www.ridethehiawatha.com.
10 www.nygaardpromotions.com special events July High Mountain ATV Jamboree, Wallace February Sixth Street Theater Melodrama, Wallace Idaho Winter Games, Silver Mountain Crazy Days, Wallace March Historic Skills Fair at Old Mission State Park, Cataldo Sixth Street Theater, Wallace Silver Hoops 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Kellogg Fireman’s Fun Festival, Mullan April 4th of July Fireworks & County Fair, Pinehurst Silver Valley Snowmobile Association Summer Wine/Art Auction, Kellogg Annual “Race to Face,” Lookout August Easter Bonnet Parade, Pinehurst Expo 2006, Kellogg Coeur District Mining Contest Huckleberry/Heritage Festival, Wallace May Sixth Street Theater Melodrama, Wallace Miners Memorial Pinehurst Days Central Mine Rescue Competition Cruisin’ A Groovin’ Car Show, Pinehurst Depot Days, Wallace Coeur d’Alene Tribal Pilgrimage, Mission State Park/Cataldo Classic Car Show, Wallace Mountain Man Rendezvous, Mission State Park/Cataldo Sierra Silver Mine Tour opens, September Wallace Silver Valley Bike Rodeo, Pinehurst Lawnmower Races, Smelterville Loyalty Day Parade, Osburn Shoshone Medical Center Foundation Charity Golf Classic, Kellogg Dylan Dean Ride/ Habitat for Humanity Walkathon, Kellogg Walk for Cancer, Wallace October Route of the Hiawatha opens Mid-October Pig Feed, Murray (Memorial Day Weekend) Haunted Halloween Silver Mine Tour, Wallace June November Gyro Days, Wallace Silver Valley Arts & Crafts, Osburn Silver Mountain opens & Concert Series, Kellogg Sixth Street Theater, Wallace Bike the Wall Benefit, Kellogg Staff House Museum opens, Kellogg December Valley-wide Holiday Festivals WBCA Annual Open House, Wallace
TRAVELING DISTANCE TO HISTORIC WALLACE
369 Seattle 79 Spokane 57 Post Falls 91 Sandpoint 47 Coeur d’Alene 12 Kellogg 4 Osburn 7 Mullan 15 Taft 57 St. Maries Restaurant Open 6am–9pm 20 Pearson 7 days a week 28 Avery 70 Thompson Falls (via Murray) 98 Thompson Falls (via St. Regis) 699 West Cameron 22 Saltese Kellogg, Idaho 42 St. Regis (208) 783-1151 21 Murray Exit 49 on I-90 415 Yellowstone Park 210 Glacier Park For Reservations Call 58 Clark Fork 114 Missoula 1-800-437-6437 151 Kalispell 164 Whitefish 234 Butte
2010-2011 Silver Valley Relocation Guide 11 resources ...... city & county government information & assistance Shoshone County is administered by, three county commissioners, who Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation are elected to serve four-year terms. The county courthouse is located in Vince Rinaldi, Executive Director: Wallace. 208-752-5511, [email protected] Airport 208-786-5381 Idaho Commerce & Labor (Job Search Assistance) County Assessor 208-752-1202 35 Wildcat Way, Suite A, Kellogg, ID 83837, 208-783-1202 County Commissioners 208-752-3331 www. cl.idaho.gov, email [email protected] Planning & Zoning 208-752-8891 Historic Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce County Recorder 208-752-1264 10 Station Avenue, Kellogg, ID 83837, 208-784-0821 County Treasurer 280-752-1261 www.historicsilvervalleychamberofcommerce.com Fire Department 208-752-1101 Motor Vehicles 208-752-5190 Wallace Chamber of Commerce Sheriff’s Office 208-556-1114 10 River Street, Wallace, ID 83873, 208-753-7151 www.wallaceidahochamber.com There are seven incorporated cities in Shoshone County, Kellogg being the largest. A mayor and four or six member city councils that are elected to Media serve four-year terms administrate the government in these cities. Newspaper City of Kellogg 208-786-9131 Shoshone News (daily), 401 Main St., Kellogg, 208-783-1107 City of Wallace 208-752-1147 Radio Stations City of Mullan 208-744-1515 KWAL Radio, 120 First St., Osburn, 208-752-1141 City of Wardner 208-784-7564 City of Osburn 208-752-0001 Disposal City of Smelterville 208-786-3351 Arthur’s Refuse 208-774-1553 City of Pinehurst 208-682-3721 Water’s Garbage & Refuse 208-753-6322 Murray-Prichard- Shoshone Co. Transfer Station 208-784-5190 Kingston-Enaville unincorporated Public Libraries communication Kellogg 208-786-7231 Telephone Osburn 208-721-9711 Verizon 800-483-1660 Pinehurst 208-682-3483 Various Cellular Companies Mullan 208-744-1220 Internet & Cable Wallace 208-752-4571 Sudden Link 208-752-1151 Imbris, Inc. 208-792-5000 water companies A&E Computers 208-556-0775 Central Shoshone Co. Water District 208-786-9141 East Shoshone County Water District 208-752-1174 utilities Pinehurst Water District 208-682-3611 Gas and electric Avista Utilities 208-227-9187 www.avistautilities.com
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