North Idaho Communities & Information

Priest River- is a small quiet town located at the junction of the Pend Oreille and Priest River far from the bustling of nearest big city-Spokane Washington 50 miles to the west.

Priest River is located on both the Panhandle Historic Rivers Passage and the International Selkirk Loop, www.selkirkloop.org, Priest River is in the middle of downhill and cross country skiing,boating, swimming, rafting, off roading, biking,hiking and a hunters paradise.

Award winning golf courses are all short drive from Priest River, Idaho:

• 18 Hole | The world famous Coeur d'alene Golf Course, www.cdaresort.com with the nationally recognized floating green.
• 18 hole | Priest Lake Golf Club www.priestlakegolfcourse.com
• 18 Hole | Stoneridge Golf Course. www.stoneridgeidaho.com

The population of Priest River is only 1,754 and the surrounding area-Bonner County is only 37,000.It's nestled in the Selkirk Mountains at 2,100 feet. The climate is pleasant with summer highs rarly above a dry 90 degrees followed by evenings in the 60's.Winters are usually mild with an average snowfall of 72 inches.

Priest River's airport has a 3000' lighted runway and is a short walk to town.

Logging has driven Priest River's economy for the past 100 years. One of the last log drives in the United States took place here in 1949.More recently light industry,tourism and baby boomer's seeking a quieter lifestyle have discovered us.

North Idaho is known for beautiful and abundant lakes, mountains and endless recreational opportunities.

Lake Pend Oreille is the fifth largest lake in the western United States. Residents enjoy year round recreational opportunities include boating, fishing, water skiing, snow skiing,hiking, biking, camping, golfing and year round fun at Schweitzer Mountain Resort.

When you are ready to make the decision of living in North Idaho call me and I will help you with the information that will lead you down the path whether its a back-road or a beach!

North Idaho is such a beautiful place to live, raise a family, vacation or retire.

Here are some helpful area links:

North Idaho Area
Bonner County - Website for our county government
Bonner County Economic Development Corp - Business relocation
East Bonner County Library - Our excellent and busy library
Lake Pend Oreille School District - Sandpoint-areas schools
North Idaho College - Coeur d'Alene campus with Sandpoint extension

Around Our Region
Priest River Chamber of Commerce
Priest Lake Chamber of Commerce
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce
Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce
Bayview Chamber of Commerce
City of Priest River
City of Sandpoint
Coeur d' Alene Chamber of Commerce
Panhandle National Forests
Official State of Idaho home page
NOAA Weather
Lake Pend Oreille Weather
Sandpoint Monthly Climate Summary
Idaho Panhandle National Forest Road Conditions
Department of Environmental Quality

North Idaho Recreation
Schweitzer Mountain
Schweitzer Ski Report
Lake Pend Oreille Guide
The Idaho Club Golf Resort
Ranch Club Golf Course
Stoneridge Golf Resort
Silverwood Theme Park

Local Builder

Cutting Edge Construction