SELKIRK LOOP SELKIRK LOOP - International Selkirk Loop

South Lakes Super Side Trip
Idaho
Blanchard • Spirit
Lake • athol •
Bayview • Sagle
60 mIleS / 98 km
The South Lakes route takes
visitors within close proximity to the area’s
pristine large and small lakes. Starting this side
trip from Newport / Oldtown, follow Highway
41 south. Just west of the small community
of Blanchard, Stoneridge Resort is located
within StoneRidge Recreational Community,
which boasts a par 71, 19-hole golf course and
restaurant.
The community of Spirit Lake and the serene
4.5-mile long Spirit Lake offers easy access
at three public boat ramps. A few miles south of
Spirit Lake, turn east on Highway 54, traveling 11
miles (18 km) to the junction of Highways 54 and
95. The small village of Athol is a good place
to pick up quick supplies before heading east to
Farragut State Park situated on the southern
shores of Lake Pend Oreille. Camping cabins, full
hookups and tenting sites are available here. It’s
Idaho’s second largest state park and has a
fascinating military history. A few minutes south
of the Athol junction is Silverwood, the Northwest’s
largest theme park, with more than 65
rides, shows and attractions, including four roller
coasters, a steam locomotive and a water park.
RV/tent camping is available on site.
Visit nearby Bayview with its towering
mountains and steep, rocky cliffs that have become
a haven for mountain goats, eagles and
other alpine wildlife. Bayview is a favorite location
for all types of boat moorage. The bay is also
home to several float-house communities, which
lends a feeling of an ocean-side resort to the area.
Returning to Highway 95, head north 14
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Left: Barn in Blanchard near the StoneRidge Golf
Course (tim Cady)
Above: Spirit Lake (tim Cady)
miles to Cocolalla Lake, on the west of the
highway, with easy year-round access to fishing
and camping. A few miles farther is Round Lake
State Park with camping, fishing and hiking.
Return to Highway 95 and continue north
to Sagle, and turn right at Sagle Road for 11.8
miles (18.9 km) to visit the new 16,000-squarefoot
Bird Aviation Museum and Invention
Center at Glengary Bay. View aviation and World
War II memorabilia collected by world-famous
Dr. Forrest Bird. Return to Highway 95 and head
north to Lakeshore Drive. Turn west to explore
the WaterLife Discovery Center with developed
interpretive wetland exhibits and trails.
FeSTIvaLS and evenTS
SpIrIt lake
January Winter Fun Fest
June The Big Back’n Lawn Mower Drag Race
July Independence Day Parade, Live Music and
Vendors
August Blues Fest
September Wine Tasting, Music & Auction, Labor Day
Parade, Mountain Bike Ride, and Car &
Motorcycle Show
Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce
www.spiritlakechamber.com • (208) 623-3411
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