Ninety miles long, Lake Koocanusa got its name from a contest. Alice from Rexford, Montana, came up with the name using the first three letters of the Kootenay River, Canada, and USA.
Discover the easy Pacific Northwest Trail: Rexford Bench Loop, a 4.3 miles (6.9 km) hike that winds through the Kootenai National Forest. This route involves a modest 241 feet (73…