Pend Oreille Scenic Byway
Places to Visit
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Cabinet Gorge is the site of the face of an ice dam that created the Glacial Lake Missoula, which was an important site in the history of the area.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: ID
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Cabinet Gorge Fish Hatchery (ID)
The fish hatchery helps sustain the kokanee (landlocked salmon) population.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: ID
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Clark Fork Driftyards Recreation Area (ID)
Recreational opportunities such as canoeing or kayaking and prime waterfowl viewing are available here.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: ID
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Clark Fork Recreation Area (ID)
Recreational opportunities such as camping or canoeing are available here.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: ID
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Denton Slough Waterfowl Area (ID)
This slough formed into a bay near the Clark Fork River is a popular area to view waterfowl.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: ID
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Hope is a tiny town on the north side of Lake Pend Oreille in the Idaho Panhandle.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: On SR 200 about 12 miles east from the junction with U.S. 2/95.
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Hope Area Interpretive Site (ID)
This site provides information about David Thompson's exploration of the Pend Oreille area in 1809.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Hope, ID
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Hope Boat and Recreation Area (ID)
Boating and swimming in Lake Pend Oreille can be accessed from this area.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Near Hope, ID.
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Hope Community Historical Site (ID)
The history of Hope and East Hope is commemorated at this small park.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Hope, ID.
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Idaho Panhandle National Forests (ID)
Home to over 300 species, a carpet of pines, and miles of rivers, the national forests of Idaho's panhandle (St. Joe, Coeur d'Alene, and Kaniksu) invite visitors everywhere to experience this playground.
Location: Northern Idaho - the panhandle.
