Pend Oreille River

The Pend Oreille River rises in northern Idaho from the western end of deep Lake Pend Oreille near Sandpoint and flows westward through a broad valley framed by forested slopes and gentle hills of the Selkirk region in the Idaho Panhandle, gathering the Priest River near the town of the same name before reaching the Washington border. Its calm waters lined by woods and wetlands create perfect settings for relaxed kayaking, canoeing or leisurely boating, excellent fishing for bass, trout and perch, while trails and shoreline areas invite hiking, wildlife watching and camping amid the surrounding wilderness.