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Priest Lake

xperience the magic…uncrowded, unu pret etentious…a playground with over 400 4 mile les of groomed snowm wmobile trails, doze zens of p powder snow bowls a and six Nordic spor orts venues. Local events s include the Classi sic Car Show, Halloween co costume party, ‘Tis the th Season’ Arts and Craft fts Show, the Sno nowshoe Softball tourname ment and the U.S. Paci cific Coast Championship p Sled Dog Races. As the snow melts, Spr pring begins. Cradl dled in the Selkirk Mountains ns of North Idaho are ar miles of hiking trails, ab abundant wildlife, boa oating, camping, fishing, s swimming, golf, and a huckleberry picking. The summer begin ins with Logger’s Day in April, the Spring Fes estival in May, fireworks on the Lake in July, the t Huckleberry Festival with Blue Grass ban ands in August, and ends with the Wooden Boat Bo Parade in September.

Blue Diamond Marina and Resort 800-337-4537 • www.bluediamondmarina.com Cavanaugh Bay Marina and Resort 208-443-2095 • www.cavanauaghbayresort.com The Woods at Coolin Corners RV Park 208-443-2042 • www.priestlake.org Elkins on Priest Lake 208-443-2432 • www.elkinsresort.com Grandview Resort 888-806-3033 • www.Grandview-Priest-Lake.com Granite Creek Marina 208-443-2325 • www.priestlake.org Hill’s Resort 208-443-2551 • www.hillsresort.com Inn at Priest Lake and RV Park 208-443-2447 • www.innatpriestlake.com Kaniksu RV Park and Marina 208-443-2609 • www.kaniksu-rv-park.com Low’s Resort • 208-443-2631 Priest Lake Lodge at Nordman 208-443-2538 • www.nordmanidaho.com Mountain Retreat Vacation Rental 509-432-3360 • www.priestlakevacation.us.vu Old Northern Inn B&B 208-443-2426 • www.oldnortherninn.com Priest Lake Escapes 888-536-4417 • www.priestlakevacations.com

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Priest Lake Hideaway 509-954-8395 • www.priestlakecoolin.com Priest Lake Marina & RV Park 208-443-2405 • www.plmarina.com Priest Lake State Park • 208-443-2292 Campground Reservations • 866-634-3246 Summer Fun at Indian Creek Campground

US Forest Service Local Office • 208-443-2512 Campground Reservations • 877-444-677 Background Photo: Priest Lake Sunsert From East Side Courtesy of www.themckennaagency.com of www.northwestphotoandvideo.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS JANUARY

• Snowmobile Races • Winter Carnival & Snowmobile Poker Fun Run • Snowshoe Softball Tournament

FEBRUARY

• U.S. Pacific Coast Championship • • Sled Dog Races • George Hill Snowshoe Volleyball Tournament

MARCH

• High Mountain Snowmobiling • Winterfest at Hill’s Resort

APRIL

• Logger’s Day

MAY

• Hummingbirds return to Elkins • EMT Bake Sale • Spring Festival in Coolin

JUNE

• Priest Lake Elementary School Golf Tournament • Kids Free Fishing Derby • Lion’s Roar Dinner/Auction • Hill’s Golf Tournament

JULY

• Fireworks DisplayS • Annual Breakfast on the Deck • Cavanough Bay Summer Festival • Ride For Your Life Cancer Run • July-O-Ween

AUGUST

• Huckleberry Festival • Breast Cancer Golf Tourney • Boardwalk ‘Boat’ique Art Show

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Priest Lake’s breathtaking scenery is limited

only by the horizon. This spectacular backdrop coupled with the myriad of available recreational opportunities make a visit to Priest Lake an unforgettable experience. You will arrive a visitor, but will be welcomed, treated, and treasured as a friend with an abundance of Priest Lake hospitality Priest Lake’s facilities include 15 restaurants ranging from simple fare to award winning gourmet establishments, 14 USFS campgrounds, 3 State Park Campgrounds, 18-hole Golf Course and winter Nordic Center, Art Gallery, Gift Shops, ATMs, and recreational rentals for all seasons. Experience “The Lake without the City” … and every day ends with a spectacular sunset!

SEPTEMBER • Labor Day Festivities

• Dry Rot Brunch • Priest Lake Yacht Club Breakfast • Cavanaugh Bay Golf Tournament • Lion’s Club Blood Drive and Turkey Shoot

OCTOBER

• Classic Car Show • Snowmobile swap meet • Spaghetti Dinner • Halloween Party • Halloween Spooktacular Event

NOVEMBER

• Buffet Dinner - The Waterfront at Blue Diamond Marina • “Tis the Season” Arts and Crafts Show

DECEMBER

• Sportsman’s Wild Game Banquet and Auction • Holiday Parties at Area Resorts

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Natural Waterslides at Lionhead Background Photo: Upper Priest Lake courtesy of www.northwestphotoandvideo.com