Statewide - Idaho

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Silver Valley
Gold and silver were discovered in Wallace
in 1882, and the Silver Valley grew
into the largest silver mining region in
the world. Experience first-hand the
challenges of yesteryear—railroad
history at the Northern Pacific Depot
Railroad Museum and mining history
at the Sierra Silver Mine or the Wallace
District Mining Museum. Adults can
take a walk on the wild side to view the
unique exhibits at the Oasis Bordello
Museum. See the imaginative public
art throughout downtown Kellogg, then
descend deep underground into the
Crystal Gold Mine. During the summer,
cool down at Silver Rapids Water Park.
Ride on the Route of the Hiawatha
rail trail, an outstanding bike path that
follows a former railroad-bed trail
15 miles through 10 tunnels and
over seven trestle bridges. When the
snow flies, ride up Silver Mountain in
comfort in the single-stage gondola or
head east to Lookout Pass for skiing,
snowboarding, or snowmobiling.
Worley/Plummer
Just south of Coeur d’Alene, the land
rises above the lake to the rolling
wheat fields and green forests of
Worley and Plummer. In this pastoral
landscape is Circling Raven Golf Course
and the Coeur d’Alene Casino. Continuing
south on Highway 95 and then
east on Highway 5, you will discover
Heyburn State Park, one of the oldest
state parks in the country. Stand in awe
beneath the cool shade of 400-year-old
ponderosa pines. This 5,500-acre state
park is set on Chatcolet Lake, making it
the ideal location for wildlife watching.
At the sleepier, southern end of Lake
Coeur d’Alene sits Harrison, perfect for
those enjoying the western end of the
Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes.
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