Pend Oreille County contains 55 lakes, thousands of acres of forest, and mountains climbing to heights of 7,300 feet. The county attracts visitors who enjoy the outdoors with its pristine beauty and wildlife habitat. Throughout the county, visitors can explore historical relics of past lives - old mines, logging camps, pioneer homes, and historical buildings. We are affectionately known as "The Zoo" ...Deer, elk, black bear, mountain goat, caribou, bighorn sheep, mountain lion, moose and even grizzly bear make the mountains and valleys their home. The Pend Oreille River and the County's many lakes are a natural habitat for a variety of game fish. The waterways are home and migration route to the bald eagle, osprey, geese, duck and heron...and Tundra swan that fly through by the thousands during February and March.

Newport is the county seat of Pend Oreille County. The City is located 45 miles northeast of Spokane. The City attractions include the Pend Oreille County Historical Society Museum, Newport Community Hospital, and the County Court House.

The Town of Cusick is located in the Calispel Valley, twenty miles north of Newport along the south bank of the Pend Oreille River on State Highway 20.

The Town of Ione, located in north central Pend Oreille County is located on State Highway 31. It is 22 miles south of the Canadian Border and approximately 90 miles north of Spokane.

Metaline Falls was voted one of the "100 Best Small Art Towns in America" in 1996. The Cutter Theatre, circa 1912, features live performances, an art gallery, Historic Schools display and the Metaline Falls Library.

The "Metalines" are located on State Highway 31 twelve miles south of the Canadian Border, and approximately ninety miles north of Spokane. Access into Canada is through Port of Entry at Metaline Falls/Nelway crossing on Highway 31.