About

Idaho Panhandle National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ipnf/

The beautiful Coeur d’Alene watershed and lake contains significant ecological diversity and is a key area for salmon, trout, and bald eagles.

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe has lived in the region for thousands of years, and their vibrant culture, traditions, and history hold national significance.

Silver Valley is a former mining area which was one of the largest mining districts in the world.

Keys to Significance

Click here for a list of the unique factors have shaped the region. I think one must understand them in order to truly understand the Lake Coeur d’Alene & Silver Valley Region.

Human Impacts on the Basin

Click here for region demographics and figures about human environmental concerns.

Quest

Click here for a short Quest of the region! Can be completed within 2 hours driving time. Feel free to take longer to explore!!

Key Resources Database

Click here for a database listing the key sites of the region. Sites are categorized as being of cultural, natural, and/or recreational significance. Available as a Google Sheet.

Regional Quiz

Click here to test your knowledge of the region (or your own area)! Included are the quiz questions and a reflection on my results.

Links

Click here for repository of links from where you can further research the region.