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offering boundless RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES in our local area, Skookum
Rendezvous is the hub for visiting and enjoying all the GREAT NORTHWEST
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Fantastic Fishing for Trout,
Bass, and other Pan Fish. In addition to the picturesque north flowing
Pend Oreille River, there are literally hundreds of lakes, streams,
and rivers in close driving range with "whoppers" just
waiting to be added to your résumé of "fish stories"!
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A
bicycling paradise, with the thousands of miles of scenic access
roads and trails throughout the National Forests, with the campgrounds
Alpine lakes, rivers, streams, and canyons. The biking possibilities
are absolutely endless.
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The
International Selkirk Loop is a unique, 280 mile (450km), scenic roadway
that wanders through two countries, two states, three Indian Reservations,
and a number of towns and villages.
The loop connects the Pend Oreille Valley with the Kootenay Valley,
forming one of North America's more remote and scenic highways.
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Hot Springs, located on beautiful Kootenai lake, north of Nelson B.C.
it is only a scenic 110 mile drive from Skookum Rendezvous. A perfect
way to spend a cool fall afternoon soaking in the mineralized 96 degree
and 114 degree pools or relaxing in the unique horseshoe shaped cavern
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Pend
Oreille River, Box Canyon Dam to Boundary Dam is 22 miles of fast
water (seasonal white-water) for Kayaking, canoeing, rafting, or
riding one of the commercial jet boats (April through October) you
will see soaring cliffs and magnificent water falls in the spectacular
historic "Z Canyon".
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Mountain Guest Ranch offers Hay rides, Arena riding, Trail rides,
and lessons. One of their gentle ranch horses is waiting for you just
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There is an abundant number
of excellent golf courses in the area.
Here is just a sample of what the area has to offer.
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Serendipity Golf Course
Ione, WA.
39 miles from Skookum Rendezvous
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It has been open just two years but many improvements are continually
being implemented. It features nine holes that share five fairways
next to the Pend Oreille River. It is a delightful way to spend
a summers evening.
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Chewelah Golf & Country
Club
Chewelah, WA.
28 miles from Skookum Rendezvous via the new "Flowery Trail Road"
which is under construction now.
Statistics
Holes: 18
Men's Par: 72
Middle Tees Yardage: 6161
Rating/Slope: 71/125 |
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Indian Canyon Golf Course
Spokane, WA.
51 miles from Skookum Rendezvous
Statistics
Holes: 18
Men's Par: 72
Middle Tees Yardage: 6296
Rating/Slope: 69/123
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Colville
Elks Golf Club
Colville, WA.
75 mile from Skookum Rendezvous
Statistics
Holes: 9
Men's Par: 36
Middle Tees Yardage: 3165
Rating/Slope: 70/115
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For
golfers, the beautiful Ranch Club Golf Course is minutes away from
Skookum Rendezvous. It is located just outside of Priest
River, Idaho, 14 miles from Skookum Rendezvous. It features
nine holes that will test all your golf skills. It is a delightful
way to spend a summers evening. (Closest course)
The Ranch Club also features an excellent restaurant
and serves the "Best Lunch" in the area!
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Stoneridge Golf Resort
Blanchard, ID
26 miles from Skookum Rendezvous
(very close and an excellent course)
Statistics
Holes: 18
Men's Par: 72
Middle Tees Yardage: 6141
Rating/Slope: 69/121
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Hidden Lakes Golf Resort
Sandpoint, Idaho
44 miles from Skookum Rendezvous
(excellent Resort Course)
Statistics
Holes: 18
Men's Par: 71
Middle Tees Yardage: 6109
Rating/Slope: 70/123 |
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Priest
Lake Golf Course
Priest Lake, ID.
36 miles from Skookum Rendezvous
Statistics
Holes: 9
Men's Par: 36
Middle Tees Yardage: 3083
Rating/Slope: 70/118
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Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
51 miles from Skookum Rendezvous
(World famous Resort Course, Floating green)
Statistics
Holes: 18
Men's Par: 71
Middle Tees Yardage: 6100
Rating/Slope: 70/121
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Granite Pointe At Nelson
Nelson, BC
88 miles from Skookum Rendezvous
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6209
Par: 72
Rating: 70.0/68.0/66.5
Slope: 122/117/112
Kokanee glacier and Kootenay Lake views make this golf course a
pleasure to play. Consistently ranked in the top 10 in the province
ensures you'll get your moneys worth.
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Rossland Trail Country Club
Trail, BC
88 miles from Skookum Rendezvous
Birchbank Course
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6489, L; 5791
Par: 72, L; 73
Rating: 70.1, L; 66.9
Slope: 121, L; 114
Web Site: www.golfcanada.com
Over 70 years old course that is very hilly with tree-lined fairways.
Wonderful vistas. Well-maintained.
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Creston Golf Club
Creston, BC
96 miles from Skookum Rendezvous
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6418
Par: 72
Rating: 71.6/69.9/72.2
Slope: 136/132/129
This golf course is always well maintained due to the dedicated
grounds staff. The views from the 7th and 12th offer plenty of Kodak
moments.
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Castlegar Golf Club
Castlegar, BC
109 miles from Skookum Rendezvous
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6677/6178
Par: 72
Rating: 72.6/71.6/75.9
Slope: 127/125/133
Golf Digest picks this course as one of the 3 best courses in Canada
combining value with great golfing. Proper golf shots and patience
are rewarded with good scores.
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Cranbrook Golf Club
Cranbrook, BC
157 miles from Skookum Rendezvous
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6565/6380, Ladies; 5883
Par: 72/72, L; 73
Rating: 70.1/69.0, L; 72.9
Slope: 120/118, L; 130
Semiprivate.
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Kimberley Golf Club
Kimberley, BC
160 miles from Skookum Rendezvous
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6164/5885, Ladies; 5472
Par: 71/71, L; 72
Rating: 69.0/67.7, L; 69.8
Slope: 121/118, L; 122
A golfers challenge. Varied terrain, with lots of trees and beautiful
scenery. Accuracy is important. Semiprivate.
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Trickle Creek Golf Resort
Kimberley, BC
160 miles from Skookum Rendezvous
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6896
Par: 72
Rating: 74.8/72.5/71.1
Slope: 143/138/131
125 miles from ARL
Situated on the lower slopes of North Star Mountain, this evergreen
surrounded course features an very undulating terrain with silica
sand bunkers.
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Skookum
Rendezvous is literally surrounded by the Colville, Kaniksu, and
Idaho Panhandle National Forests and their approximate 3.5 million
acres. Within a 1 hour drive of Skookum Rendezvous there are dozens
of developed campgrounds making it a camping paradise. Hundreds
of miles of access roads and trails serve a wide variety of recreational
uses, four wheeling, mountain biking, or scenic drives in the summer,
snowmobiling, cross country skiing in the winter. The many lakes,
some accessed by trail only, provide endless fishing opportunities.
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Salmo-Priest
wilderness is just 50 miles from Skookum Rendezvous, it contains
50,775 acres. This area is home to mule deer, whitetail deer, elk,
black bears, cougars, bobcat, wolverines, badgers, lynx, bighorn
sheep, and moose. This is one of the few places in the lower 48
states where you can see woodland caribou, grizzly bear, and gray
wolves. Although visiting this area is encouraged, wilderness regulations
apply.
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Little
Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge is less than 75 miles from
Skookum Rendezvous. It has 41,000 acres with nearly 200 miles of
forest roads and trails for wildlife watching, photographing or
communing with nature.
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Discover
the Wonders of Washington
and other
Great Northwest Regional Attractions
(All in close proximity to Skookum Rendezvous)
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*National
Parks*
Mt. Rainier ---- Washington
North Cascades ---- Washington
Olympic ---- Washington
Glacier ---- Montana
Waterton ---- BC Canada
Baniff ---- BC Canada
Yellowstone ---- Wyoming
Grand Teton ---- Wyoming
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*National
Monuments and Recreational Areas*
Mt. St. Helens ---- Washington
Hells Canyon ---- Idaho
Sawtooth ---- Idaho
Bighorn Canyon ---- Montana
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to "Web Links" to Discover hundreds
of Wonderful places to explore -- Awe inspiring attractions to be
experienced -- Events to be enjoyed -- And fun times to be remembered
-- from the wild and woolly Calgary Stampede to the mighty Grand Coulee
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Within an
hours drive of Skookum Rendezvous there are numerous high quality
ski resorts.
Most of these are open
in summer offering "on top of the world"
vistas, easy hiking, nice restaurants, beautiful mountain drives
and even some concerts! What a great way to spend a pleasant afternoon
with friends.
These ski resorts also provide excellent
winter recreation opportunities including downhill and cross county
skiing , snowmobiling and snowshowing!
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Degrees North, Chewelah Washington just 21 miles form Skookum Rendezvous
via the new "Flowery Trails Road" which is under construction now,
with its 120 inch annual snow fall, 4 chair lifts and night skiing
makes an excellent way to spend a winters evening.
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Schweitzer
Basin, Sandpoint Idaho, is 52 miles from Skookum Rendezvous and
has 8 chair lifts with night skiing.
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Mt.
Spokane, Spokane Washington, is 51 mile from Skookum Rendezvous
and has 100 inches of annual snowfall, with 5 chair lifts and night
skiing.
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Red
Mountain, Rossland BC, is 88 miles from Skookum Rendezvous and has
5 chair lifts. Its' 300 inch annual snow fall makes for good fall
and spring skiing.
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Whitewater
Ski Resort, Nelson BC, is 85 miles from Skookum Rendezvous and has
3 chair lifts and an annual snowfall of 480 inches.
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Salmo
Ski Area, Salmo BC, is just 69 miles from Skookum Rendezvous and
provides excellent skiing and snowboarding.
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Kimberley
Ski Resort, Kimberley BC, is 161 miles from Skookum Rendezvous and
has 47 runs on 1200 acres with very consistent snow conditions.
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