By Chris Sherwood
If you find yourself in the Pacific Northwest, no trip is complete without a stop to Sandpoint, Idaho. Whether you love to ski, hike, ride thrill rides, relax in the spa, mountain bike, shop, or drink wine, you will find something for everyone in this beautiful pine tree-covered
resort town.
Lake Pend Oreille Cruises
One of the most beautiful areas around Sandpoint, Idaho is Lake Pend Oreille. Surrounded by beautiful pine trees and wildlife such as deer and bears, you can see this entire area from the comfort of a small cruise boat. With a 20-passenger capacity, this cruise caters to both the young and the old with the chance for the kids to get to steer the boat and even earn special captain certificates.
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Just a short drive from Sandpoint is one of the top ski resorts in the region. Schweitzer Mountain Resort attracts skiers from throughout the Pacific Northwest and boasts everything from tubing to snowshoeing alongside skiing and snowboarding. During the summertime the resort is still an outdoor mecca with mountain biking trails, summer music series, and hiking. (www.schweitzer.com)
The Spa at Seasons
If you are looking for a more relaxed visit, try the Spa at the Seasons. This lakefront spa offers massages, body treatments, nail treatments, skin care, waxing, and full packages that combine some of its best treatments into one affordable price. The spa is open year-round and is attached to The Seasons residential resort. (www.seasonsatsandpoint.com)
Pend d'Oreille Winery
If wine tasting is more your thing, try the Pend d'Oreille Winery. With daily wine tastings and a wine bar, this is a great place to relax and explore the local wines of Idaho. A great selection of fruit and cheese plates are available as well to enjoy with your wine selections. (www.powine.com)
Silverwood Theme Park
If you're looking for excitement, just a short drive from Sandpoint will get you to one of the largest amusement parks in the Pacific Northwest, Silverwood. With original wooden roller coasters, insane thrill rides, modern metal coasters, and a host of other attractions and entertainment, your whole family will fall in love with this park. The park also offers a complete water park with your admission featuring a lazy river, thrill water slides, tube slides, wave pool, and a whole water complex for younger children. (www.silverwoodthemepark.com)
About the Author:
Chris Sherwood is a professional freelance journalist who specializes in health and fitness, diseases, medical and health research, and drug and alcohol effects research. Sherwood is currently finishing his degree in health-care policy and administration with an emphasis on hospital administration.
