Bonners Ferry is home to the Kootenai Tribe of
Idaho, one of six bands of the Kootenai Nation.
Historically a semi-nomadic nation roaming the
entire Selkirk Loop region, the Kootenai Tribe has
retained its native language and other cultural
elements more strongly than most other Native
American groups in the US. In recent years the tribe
has successfully established the local casino,
which is the only casino on the Selkirk Loop. West
of town the Tribe also operates a white sturgeon
and burbot hatchery, both endangered, with
interesting tours available by calling ahead (208)
267-7082.
(information borrowed from the International Selkirk Loop Booklet
www.selkirkloop.org)
Idaho, one of six bands of the Kootenai Nation.
Historically a semi-nomadic nation roaming the
entire Selkirk Loop region, the Kootenai Tribe has
retained its native language and other cultural
elements more strongly than most other Native
American groups in the US. In recent years the tribe
has successfully established the local casino,
which is the only casino on the Selkirk Loop. West
of town the Tribe also operates a white sturgeon
and burbot hatchery, both endangered, with
interesting tours available by calling ahead (208)
267-7082.
(information borrowed from the International Selkirk Loop Booklet
www.selkirkloop.org)
Marvel at the awesome beauty around every corner
of the International Selkirk Loop, a 450km /280-
mile scenic drive encircling the spectacular Selkirk
Mountains in northeast Washington, northern Idaho
and southeast British Columbia. Play on the Loop’s
crystal clear rivers and lakes, or traverse its
mountain trails to view snow-capped peaks and the
extraordinary variety of wildlife. Explore charming
communities with fascinating history, fun festivals
and picturesque settings.
Nearly the entire Loop route follows rivers and lake
shores, which historically were used for
transportation, by native tribes, explorer David
Thompson, gold seekers on the Wild Horse Trail,
and early settlers. Today the Loop’s lakes, rivers,
and trails are a vast uncrowded playground with a
myriad of opportunities for year-round recreation,
scenic beauty.
www.selkirkloop.org
of the International Selkirk Loop, a 450km /280-
mile scenic drive encircling the spectacular Selkirk
Mountains in northeast Washington, northern Idaho
and southeast British Columbia. Play on the Loop’s
crystal clear rivers and lakes, or traverse its
mountain trails to view snow-capped peaks and the
extraordinary variety of wildlife. Explore charming
communities with fascinating history, fun festivals
and picturesque settings.
Nearly the entire Loop route follows rivers and lake
shores, which historically were used for
transportation, by native tribes, explorer David
Thompson, gold seekers on the Wild Horse Trail,
and early settlers. Today the Loop’s lakes, rivers,
and trails are a vast uncrowded playground with a
myriad of opportunities for year-round recreation,
scenic beauty.
www.selkirkloop.org
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Kootenai Tribe of Idaho
International Selkirk Loop
Inland Temperate Rainforest
Marvel at the awesome beauty around every corner
of the International Selkirk Loop, a 450km /280-
mile scenic drive encircling the spectacular Selkirk
Mountains in northeast Washington, northern Idaho
and southeast British Columbia. Play on the Loop’s
crystal clear rivers and lakes, or traverse its
mountain trails to view snow-capped peaks and the
extraordinary variety of wildlife. Explore charming
communities with fascinating history, fun festivals
and picturesque settings.
Nearly the entire Loop route follows rivers and lake
shores, which historically were used for
transportation, by native tribes, explorer David
Thompson, gold seekers on the Wild Horse Trail,
and early settlers. Today the Loop’s lakes, rivers,
and trails are a vast uncrowded playground with a
myriad of opportunities for year-round recreation,
scenic beauty.
www.selkirkloop.org
of the International Selkirk Loop, a 450km /280-
mile scenic drive encircling the spectacular Selkirk
Mountains in northeast Washington, northern Idaho
and southeast British Columbia. Play on the Loop’s
crystal clear rivers and lakes, or traverse its
mountain trails to view snow-capped peaks and the
extraordinary variety of wildlife. Explore charming
communities with fascinating history, fun festivals
and picturesque settings.
Nearly the entire Loop route follows rivers and lake
shores, which historically were used for
transportation, by native tribes, explorer David
Thompson, gold seekers on the Wild Horse Trail,
and early settlers. Today the Loop’s lakes, rivers,
and trails are a vast uncrowded playground with a
myriad of opportunities for year-round recreation,
scenic beauty.
www.selkirkloop.org
Marvel at the awesome beauty around every corner
of the International Selkirk Loop, a 450km /280-
mile scenic drive encircling the spectacular Selkirk
Mountains in northeast Washington, northern Idaho
and southeast British Columbia. Play on the Loop’s
crystal clear rivers and lakes, or traverse its
mountain trails to view snow-capped peaks and the
extraordinary variety of wildlife. Explore charming
communities with fascinating history, fun festivals
and picturesque settings.
Nearly the entire Loop route follows rivers and lake
shores, which historically were used for
transportation, by native tribes, explorer David
Thompson, gold seekers on the Wild Horse Trail,
and early settlers. Today the Loop’s lakes, rivers,
and trails are a vast uncrowded playground with a
myriad of opportunities for year-round recreation,
scenic beauty.
www.selkirkloop.org
of the International Selkirk Loop, a 450km /280-
mile scenic drive encircling the spectacular Selkirk
Mountains in northeast Washington, northern Idaho
and southeast British Columbia. Play on the Loop’s
crystal clear rivers and lakes, or traverse its
mountain trails to view snow-capped peaks and the
extraordinary variety of wildlife. Explore charming
communities with fascinating history, fun festivals
and picturesque settings.
Nearly the entire Loop route follows rivers and lake
shores, which historically were used for
transportation, by native tribes, explorer David
Thompson, gold seekers on the Wild Horse Trail,
and early settlers. Today the Loop’s lakes, rivers,
and trails are a vast uncrowded playground with a
myriad of opportunities for year-round recreation,
scenic beauty.
www.selkirkloop.org
Visit Bonners Ferry Idaho
When most people hear “rainforest,” they think of inland tropical rainforests
like the Amazon. What many people don’t know is that there also exists an
Inland Temperate Rainforest—and there’s only one on Earth.
The Inland Temperate Rainforest, stretching from the headwaters of the
Fraser and Columbia Rivers to the northern extremes of Washington, Idaho,
and Montana, is the only place on earth where temperate rainforests are
found so far from any ocean.
Here, weather systems from the Pacific collide with the Columbia
Mountains to create lush interior forests, important habitat for many unique
plants and animals including the endangered mountain caribou. Mountain
caribou rely exclusively on extensive unbroken tracts of old-growth rainforest
for food and security from predators.
Temperate rain forests may be predominantly coniferous (with deciduous
trees in understory), broadleaf evergreen, or mixed forests with deciduous
species, and occur in Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and
Temperate coniferous forests ecoregions.
like the Amazon. What many people don’t know is that there also exists an
Inland Temperate Rainforest—and there’s only one on Earth.
The Inland Temperate Rainforest, stretching from the headwaters of the
Fraser and Columbia Rivers to the northern extremes of Washington, Idaho,
and Montana, is the only place on earth where temperate rainforests are
found so far from any ocean.
Here, weather systems from the Pacific collide with the Columbia
Mountains to create lush interior forests, important habitat for many unique
plants and animals including the endangered mountain caribou. Mountain
caribou rely exclusively on extensive unbroken tracts of old-growth rainforest
for food and security from predators.
Temperate rain forests may be predominantly coniferous (with deciduous
trees in understory), broadleaf evergreen, or mixed forests with deciduous
species, and occur in Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and
Temperate coniferous forests ecoregions.