Fall is one of my favorite times of year to enjoy all that North Idaho has to offer outdoors in the mountains and in the quaint towns dotted throughout the Pandhandle. Travel in Fall not only offers colorful scenery but a quieter slower pace just about anywhere you go. Are you ready to start planning your next Fall travel adventure? Here is a five-night travel itinerary to follow or to inspire your next adventure!
Grab a trail map from the office and go for a walk to stretch out your legs after a day of travel. Don't forget to stop by and say hello to the horses.
Grab your picnic basket and head to the campfire on the lawn (ask ahead of time to have a fire built). Enjoy your dinner and campfire as you watch the sunset.
Breakfast is served in the Great Room of the Lodge at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch. Be sure to schedule this ahead of time.
Go for a two hour guided horseback ride and explore the mountains, meadows, and valleys of this 5th generation ranch. Be sure to schedule your ride ahead of time.
After your ride, grab a light lunch in your room or cabin.
Stroll through downtown Sandpoint and explore the chops. Be sure to check out the Cedar Street Bridge, Panhandle Cone and Coffee, Sand Creek, Campfire Couture, and Northwest Handmade.
McDuff's is an airy microbrewery serving craft beers, delicious locally or organically sourced meals, refined bar eats in laid back digs with sports on TV.
Breakfast is served in the Great Room of the Lodge at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch. Be sure to schedule this ahead of time.
Head to Schweitzer Mountain Resort and hike the nature trail up to the Sky Lodge. Ride the lift back down. This is a 2.5 mile trail. 5 miles round trip. Pack a lunch to eat along the way.
Enjoy the Silver package at Wildflower Day Spa which includes a 75 min Ceyet Massage, and 75 min Goddess Facial or Gentleman’s Facial $180. Relax on the deck overlooking Lake Pend Oreille between treatments.
Using traditional French methods and grapes sourced from world-class vineyards around the Northwest, Pend d’Oreille Winery produces award-winning wines including Chardonnay, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Gris, and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. The Fat Pig offers seasonally rotating menus made with lots of passion. Featuring local ingredients and a perpetually rotating craft beer and wine list.
Breakfast is served in the Great Room of the Lodge at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch. Be sure to schedule this ahead of time.
Harrison Lake Trail is a 4.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Sandpoint, Idaho that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. Be sure to pack a lunch to eat at the lake.
Enjoy dinner after your hike at a local favorite, The Blue Heron at the Samuel's Store.
Breakfast is served in the Great Room of the Lodge at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch. Be sure to schedule this ahead of time.
Meet your outfitter from Long Drift Outfitters and enjoy a scenic drive to the beginning of your river float. The Idaho section of the Kootenai flows through a beautiful canyon with virtually no access, except by boat. The seclusion and isolation of the river add to its Idaho ruggedness and beauty. The Kootenai River provides room to fish with most days leaving you the river to yourself. Lunch is provided.
Breakfast is served in the Great Room of the Lodge at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch. Be sure to schedule this ahead of time.
