Pend Oreille Lake, ID

Idaho's largest lake with 14 species of game fish, including trophy Rainbow and Mackinaw. The lake is so deep that the U.S. Navy maintains a submarine research and testing site here. The lake is 65 miles long and is the fifth deepest lake in the U.S., nearly 1,150 feet deep in some areas. 

• Surrounding it are national forests, including Farragut State Park, wildlife includes mountain bluebirds, bald eagles, grizzly bears, elk and much more.

• Several small towns lie on the lake, Sandpoint being the largest located on the northwest shore at Pend O'Reille River.

• Enjoy scenic parks, lake drives, boat tours, paddling routes, sailing, cross-country skiing, backpacking and sleigh rides. 

• Just north of the lake is Schweitzer Mountain, a top ski resort, and Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge where you can see thousands of geese and ducks and other wildlife.