Northern Idaho & Nez Perce Country
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From the news one might think all that goes on in Northern Idaho's Panhandle is terrible weather and neo-Nazism, but in reality it's a gorgeous part of the state with a history lesson or two up its wild and remote sleeve. First off, it is the only panhandle in the USA bordering two other states (Montana and Washington) plus a foreign nation (Canada). And second, it was never meant to be a part of Idaho. In 1864, when they were piecing Montana out of the Idaho Territory, it was decreed that all lands west of the continental divide be Idaho and east be Montana. But, assessors mistook the impressive Bitteroot Mountains for the continental divide and hence the Panhandle came to be. Coeur d'Alene is the region's major city. The Nez Perce Indian Reservation is also here. These tribal lands, which during Lewis and Clark's time spanned approximately 17,000,000 acres, are much smaller today. The whole region is quite beautiful, with a preserved Old West flavor and loads of outdoor activities, from Class III rafting to top class angling.
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Aaron Anderson is coauthor of Lonely Planet's Washington, D.C. City Guide, a contributor on western states to Lonely Planet USA, and he wrote the Austria chapters for Lonely Planet's Western Europe and Europe on a Shoestring.
Aaron Anderson is coauthor of Lonely Planet's Washington, D.C. City Guide, a contributor on western states to Lonely Planet USA, and he wrote the Austria chapters for Lonely Planet's Western Europe and Europe on a Shoestring.
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Northern Idaho & Nez Perce Country Facts
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- North America, between Washington, Oregon and Montana.
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Northern Idaho & Nez Perce Country Must See/Do
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Northern Idaho & Nez Perce Country See It Next Time
- Mining tours
- Museum of North Idaho
- Occasional negative rap from white supremacist activity
When to Visit Northern Idaho & Nez Perce Country
Year round depending on activity
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Northern Idaho & Nez Perce Country Events
- August. Art on the Green, Taste of the Coeur d'Alenes & Downtown Coeur d'Alene Street Fair
- Memorial Day Weekend. Spring Festival Celebration featuring Coolin Days Parade, Art & Crafts Fair
- August. Wooden Boat Festival
- May. Ironman Coeur d'Alene
- June. Car d'Lane Classic Car Show M
- Beginning Thanksgiving Week. Coeur d'Alene Resort's Holiday Light Show
- July 4. 4th of July Festival
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