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Facts About Pend Oreille County
Fact Sheet

Location:
Pend Oreille County is located in Northeastern Washington State, 45 miles northeast of Spokane, Washington. It’s bordered by Canada’s British Columbia Province and by Idaho State.

Top five attractions:

  • Pend Oreille River (bass fishing, bird watching, boating, wildlife viewing)
  • Pend Oreille County Historical Society Museum (Newport)
  • The Cutter Theater (Metaline Falls)
  • North Pend Oreille Scenic Byway (Tiger Museum to Canada)
  • Salish Fair and Powwow (1st weekend in August)

Parks and recreational areas:

  • Calispel Lake (private property) Tundra swan viewing, Feb./March
  • Pee Wee Falls
  • Pend Oreille County Park
  • Newport Skate Park
  • Salmo-Priest Wilderness Area
  • Gardner Cave
  • Crawford State Park
  • Sullivan Lake and Campground
  • Pioneer Park and Campground
  • Boundary Dam Park

Tourism facts and figures:
In 2006, Pend Oreille County generated $44,000.00 in hotel taxes, an 8.6% increase over the previous year. Visitors to the county spent $21.5 million in 2006 according to the State of Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED). Local tax receipts totaled $1.2 million. The number of tourism jobs in the county averages 320.

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