Schweitzer trail rides
For horse lovers, Schweitzer offers guided rides on the resort’s 20 miles of trails, through forested glens and along grassy slopes with views over Lake Pend Oreille and surrounding mountains. Rides of various length and difficulty are offered. Mountain Horse Adventures offers rides up at Schweitzer www.mountainhorseadventures.com
Northwest WineFest
This annual festival at Schweitzer Mountain Resort features outdoor concerts on the mountain, regional wines and beers, plus an array of fun family activities.
MickDuff’s Brewing Company
MickDuff’s Brewing Company is a small craft brewery and bustling, family-friendly restaurant located in downtown Sandpoint at 312 N. First Ave.
Schweitzer XC Trails
Schweitzer Mountain Resort attracts cross-country enthusiasts looking for scenic beauty and well-maintained trails. The mountain features over 25 kilometers of groomed trails. Single-day fee is $12.
Ice skating
There’s usually a narrow window, but when conditions allow, ice skaters flock to the Third Avenue Pier for excellent skating on Lake Pend Oreille; you may also be able to get into a pick-up hockey game. Also, Sand Creek below the Cedar Street Bridge downtown can provide a charming venue for ice skating. The city […]
Campgrounds
What’s your taste in camping? There are an array of private campgrounds and RV parks; go to our RV & Campground directory to see those. On our abundant public lands, there are more than two dozen vehicle-accessible state and federal campgrounds in Bonner and Boundary counties, offering a wide array of locales from backcountry to […]
Sandpoint Marine & Motorsports
Sandpoint Marine & Motorsports offers a variety of watercraft rentals, from speedboats to pontoon boats to jet ski and kayak rentals. Half day, full day or hourly rentals, all from downtown Sandpoint. Get the latest four wheelers and side by sides in stock at our Ponderay location! 208-263-1535; SandpointMarineAndMotorsports.com.
A Day on the Lake Rentals
A Day on the Lake Rentals offers full-service rentals of ski boats, pontoons, SeaDoos, and vacation homes on Lake Pend Oreille. Make your vacation memorable by touring the lake by boat. Delivery available. 877-890-2444 or 208-755-4958 ADayontheLake.com
Lake Pend Oreille Cruises
Lake Pend Oreille Cruises offers a variety of public tours including history, eagle watching, and dinner cruises as well as private charters. Please call 208-255-5253 for information and reservations.
International Selkirk Loop
Discover wonderful surprises around every corner during the 280-mile International Selkirk Loop driving tour through Idaho, Washington and Canada. The loop is the only American Byway that actually travels into another country and has won international acclaim, including by Rand McNally as one of its top 5 “Best of the Roads.” At the loop’s northern […]
Action Water Sports
Action Water Sports offers lessons, lake tours and rentals in two convenient locations in Sandpoint and Hope, Idaho. Rentals include Ski and Pontoon Boats, Jet Skis, Stand Up Paddleboards and Kayaks. 208-255-7100 (Sandpoint) or 208-255-6761 (Hope)
Moyie River
For paddle-sport enthusiasts, both lake and river beckon. Whitewater season on local rivers begins in April as snowmelt swells streams, and generally lasts well into June. The best whitewater thrills are on the Moyie River, 40 miles north of Sandpoint, with a nine-mile run that includes numerous Class III and a pair of Class IV at […]
