Ferry and Stevens Counties
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Canyon Creek Trail Directions: The gravel trail crosses the creek over a bridge and then parallels the creek. There are two platforms along the way for resting while enjoying the view or fishing the creek. There are also several benches along the trail for resting while returning on the uphill grade. This trip can be combined with the Log Flume Trail. If transportation is available, start at the campground and avoid the grades coming back. The spring bird migration in streamside areas includes warblers and song sparrows, with chickadees and nuthatches in the lodgepole pines. Other: Directions:
Other: Sherman Pass National Scenic Byway - This twisting road truly
shows off Colville's natural beauty. It follows Highway 20 between
Republic and Kettle Falls Ranger District, and offers a great
opportunity to view scenery of both. It is not usually heavily
trafficked and leads to viewpoints, historic sites, campgrounds
and trails-including the Log Flume Interpretive Trail-along the
way. Sherman Overlook Campground Directions:
Other: White Mountain Fire Interpretive Site
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Sherman Pass Scenic Byway Starting in the city of Republic, Sherman Pass Scenic Byway is surrounded by stunning scenery, and not many travelers. Less well known than other byways, Sherman Pass offers travelers a chance to escape the pressures of civilization for a while. The byway takes visitors through the heavily forested Colville National Forest and climbs steeply to cross Sherman Pass, Washington’s highest maintained pass at 5,575 feet above sea level. The views along the byway are of pristine wilderness, cascading creeks and waterfalls, emerald stands of ponderosa pine, western larch, and Douglas fir. Catch a glimpse of an occasional beaver dam and the prominent summit of Paradise Peak on the southern horizon. The byway tells the story of a diverse history. This same route was once used by Native Americans as they made their way to the Columbia River to fish. The trail later became a wagon route, and was named after Civil War General William Tecumsah Sherman, who crossed the area in the 1860’s over what is now the scenic byway. Sherman Pass National Forest Scenic Byway begins in Republic and takes you across the heavily forested Kettle River Range. The byway steadily climbs from Republic, crosses Sherman Pass at 5,575 feet above sea level, and then descends to Kettle Falls. Frequent turnouts are provided along the byway so you can stop and take in the beautiful scenery. The waters of O'Brien Creek will accompany you for much of the way to Sherman Pass. Once you cross the pass, Sherman Creek will guide you along the byway until it meets the Columbia River. You're pretty much on your own after that but, not to worry, it isn't difficult finding Kettle Falls. This same route was used by Native Americans long ago as they made their way to the Columbia River for fishing purposes. The trail later became a wagon route for miners. The route is now popular with byway travelers and bicycle riders. Wildlife observers will find many species inhabiting the area. Mule deer and white-tailed deer can be seen, especially in the morning or evening. Other wildlife includes the black bear, coyote, or mountain lion. There are two national forest campgrounds located directly along the byway. Sherman Pass Campground has nine sites and an interpretive trail. Canyon Creek Campground has twelve sites. Other campgrounds can be found a short distance off the byway. See interesting article on Sherman Pass. Fall
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Curlew
State Park is also home to a variety of birds and animals.
Throughout most of the summer months, bald eagles, hawks, and
falcons hunt from the skies, while ducks and geese raise their
young in the deep blue waters of Curlew Lake. The park is also
close to a small island where a pair of osprey raises their young;
visitors often have the chance to watch osprey fishing in the
waters adjacent to the park. Utility hookups available. Swan Lake Campground. A nice lake with accessible restrooms. Moose, deer, osprey, and golden eagles accompany campers year round. Three more campgrounds lie within a 5-mile proximity to Swan Lake. Nearby Ferry Lake is a popular fishing destination. Other lodging accommodations including RV parks are listed here. Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge Directions: From Spokane, follow Highway 395 north. You can either drive all the way to Colville, or exit the highway in Arden (about 6 miles south of Colville). From Arden, make a right turn off the highway at Hall Road (just past a lumber mill on the left). At the stop sign, turn left onto the Old Arden Highway and travel a short distance. At the third right, turn onto Artman-Gibson Road and follow it for approximately 4 miles until reaching a 4-way intersection. Turn right onto Kitt-Narcisse Road and follow it for 2.2 miles where the pavement ends and the road forks. Turn right onto Bear Creek Road and follow it for 3.3 miles. The Refuge Headquarters is a brown log building. Features: Camping is allowed in six established campgrounds from April 15-December 31. Campgrounds have pit toilets and metal fire rings. Potable water is not available. Three Refuge lakes are open for fishing, as well as the Little Pend Oreille River, its tributaries, and scattered beaver ponds. The Refuge has two lakes managed for quality fishing, Bayley Lake and McDowell Lake. Bayley Lake is a fly-fishing only lake with a harvest limit of one fish over 14" from opening day until July 4, after which it is catch and release only. No motors are allowed. This lake receives heavy fishing pressure on opening weekend and is stocked with eastern brook and rainbow trout. Bald eagles have nested at the south end of the lake. McDowell Lake is another fly-fishing only lake but is catch and release for the entire season. No motors are allowed. This lake contains mostly rainbow trout and a few brown trout. |
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