スティーブンス郡周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ5

Northport, Washington, is a small Columbia River town 12 miles south of the Canadian border. Established in 1892 by railroad builder Daniel C. Corbin, Northport quickly became a vital hub for transporting ore. Before settlers arrived, it was home to the Sohweihlp (also known as the Kettle or Colville), the Lake people, and the Spokan (Spokane) tribe as far back as 13,000 B.C.E. Today, the Columbia River Bridge, completed in 1951, connects the town to the west side of the river.

The Colville National Forest is home to 1.5 million acres of peaks and forests carved 10,000 years ago by Ice Age glaciers. Inside are the Salmo-Priest Wilderness and the Abercrombie-Hooknose Roadless Area, which are recognized for their wild wilderness.

Little Spokane River Peninsula Trail follows a peninsula that has the Spokane River to the east and the Little Spokane River to the west. The northern tip of the peninsula provides views of the mouth of the Little Spokane River.

This relatively flat trail guides you along the path between the Spokane River and the Little Spokane River, leading to the point where the two rivers converge. The sunsets at this location are truly captivating, as you witness the sun's reflection on the crystal-clear water.

When you reach the summit, you are treated to a spectacular view! Columbia Plateau to the south, Kettle Range to the west, and the Selkirks to the east. You can still find remains of the once manned lookout that used to stand here. Demolished in the 1960s, it only lasted a decade.