FISHING Fly fish one of the many creeks, rivers or lakes Trophy fish the Kootenai River & challenge the 32+ lb. World's Record of 1997; 12 mins. away HIKING AND MOUNTAIN BIKING Enjoy magnificent views and wildlife as you hike or bike the trails of the 2,700 acre Kootenai Wildlife Refuge Bike or hike to a glacial lake Hike or bike to the Moyie Falls, which cascades through a mountain gorge Watch the annnual world class NORBA (North Americaevent at Schweitzer WATER SPORTS White water raft the lower Moyie River or Kootenai River, or take a kayak Swim at the confluence of two rivers in a dramatic canyon setting 20 mins away, or take to the sandy beach on Lake Pend Oreille in downtown Sandpoint 30 mins. away Enjoy a peaceful rafting or kayak trip on the Upper Moyie River, the Yak River, or the Kootenal River Boat the unspoiled Lake Pend Oreille, the largest lake in Idaho with over 110 miles of shoreline, from a tourboat, rent a boat, or bring your own; 30 mins. away SNOW SHOEING, SNOWBOARDING AND NORDIC, DOWNHILL & TELEMARK SKIING Ski and snowboard at one of the Northwest's top-rated ski mountains- Schweitzer, 45 minutes away Snowshoe around the 18 acres of grounds at Paradise Valley Inn Snowshoe or cross-country ski at any of the many area golf courses, 10- minutes to 2- hours away Snowshoe, cross country or telemark ski along side any of the rivers in the area GOLFING Hidden Lakes Golf Resort, Sandpoint (30 mins. away) Creston Golf Club, Creston, B.C. (45 mins. away) Kokanee Springs Golf Course, Crawford, B.C. (2 hrs away) Coeur d’Alene Golf Resort, Coeur d’Alene (1 1/2 hr. away) Mirror Lakes Golf Course, Bonners Ferry (10 mins. away) ART/CULTURAL INTERESTS Visit one of the many art galleries located in Sandpoint or Bonners Ferry Attend a performance at the historical Panida Theatre in downtown Sandpoint Go see a movie at the historical Rex Theatre in downtown Bonners Ferry Take a sightseeing tour around Lake Pend Oreille or the Kootenai River Canyon Come visit Canada, only 30 minutes north of Bonners Ferry Enjoy world class musical entertainment at the Festival at Sandpoint during August