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Priest River

Priest River is a small, quiet town lo-

ca cated at the junction of the Pend Oreille and Priest River and 50 an 5 miles from Spokane and Coeur d’ Alen ka ene. The town is on the International Selkirk k Loop and Historic Rivers Passage. Priest River is in the mid iddle of a recreation n paradise with great fishin ing, hunting, snow owmobiling, downhill and cross-country c ski kiing, boating swimming, rafting, r off roading g biking, hiking, golfing an and bird watching. The population of the ci city is 1,754 and the e surrounding area- Bonner County is only y 37,000. It is nestled in the Selkirk Mounntains at 2,100 feet. The climate is pleasant nt with summer highs rarely above 90 dede grees followed by evenings of 60’s. Winters are usually mild with an average ge snowfall of 72 inches and few snowfalls s over 8 inches. The city is incorporated d with city owned sewer and water facilities es, town offices, police force. Priest River has as a 3000 lighted runway and is a short walk k to town.

Priest River Logger Days: Logging has driven Priest River’s economy for the past 100 years.

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here are many things to see and do he in and nd around Priest River. Relive the region ons history on a Downtown walking tour. Dine Di at the local restaurants; several off offer hearty breakfasts, pizza, and great fa family dining. Shop the many shops all of which w offer great products, as well as uni nique items. Moreover, the city has four well-equipped parks, a free boat launch ch and a skateboard park. Campin ing is also available within the surroundi ding mountains or find a campsite along the th meandering Priest River. As you our tour Priest River you will notice that m majestic beauty surrounds this historic logging lo town in all directions.

IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYTHING

View of Priest River Bridge Courtesy of Brent Clark

CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL

• Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt

MAY

• May Day Celebration

JUNE

• Newport Rodeo and Parade

JULY

• Priest River 4th of July Fireworks • Pend Oreille Pioneer County weekend • Newport Bull-O-Rama • Pend Oreille River Poker Paddle • Priest River Timber Days Celebration • Asphalt Angels Annual Show ‘n’ Shine & Dance

AUGUST

• Festival at Sandpoint • Bonner County Fair

DECEMBER

• Priest River Christmas on Main Street

Downtown Priest River Today

Early Priest River Downtown

Early Priest River Bateau

Early Priest River Logger’s Celebration

Early Priest River Beardmore Mill

For more information contact The Priest River Chamber of Commerce. E-mail: [email protected] or visit our website at www.priestriver.org Visit the Priest River Museum to learn more about our vibriant history.

View of the Priest River Priest River Sunset Courtesy of Brent Clark