Kellogg–St. Maries
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Countryside and towns · Idaho · 24k people
Kellogg–St. Maries
Locals say Silver Valley · “Silver Valley”
Where the pines meet the rivers and history runs deep.
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Welcome to the Silver Valley! Whether you're here for the mining history, the fishing, or just the small-town charm, you'll find friendly folks and plenty of outdoor adventures. Come share a story and a huckleberry pie.
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The room
One room for everyone around Kellogg–St. Maries. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Things to do
- Wallace Historic District A National Historic Landmark with preserved 19th-century mining town architecture.
- Old Mission State Park (Cataldo Mission) Idaho's oldest standing building, a Jesuit mission from 1850.
- Sierra Silver Mine Tour Underground tour of a historic silver mine in Wallace.
- Heyburn State Park Idaho's oldest state park, with lakes, trails, and camping.
- Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes Paved 73-mile rail trail for biking and walking through the valley.
- St. Joe River Known for its pristine waters and excellent trout fishing.
- Outdoors Hiking the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes
- Outdoors Fishing the St. Joe River
- With kids Visiting the Wallace District Mining Museum
- With kids Swimming at Heyburn State Park
- Evenings Historic saloons in Wallace
- Evenings Live music at the Coeur d'Alene Casino
- Locals love Small-town saloons
- Locals love Huckleberry picking spots
Through the year
- Huckleberry Jamboree August A summer celebration in St. Maries with huckleberry treats, music, and crafts.
- Shoshone County Fair August Traditional county fair with livestock, rides, and local exhibits in Kellogg.
- Benewah County Fair August County fair in St. Maries with agricultural displays and family fun.
- Wallace Huckleberry Festival August A small-town festival in Wallace celebrating huckleberries with vendors and contests.
- Cataldo Mission Powwow Summer A gathering at Old Mission State Park featuring Native American dances and crafts.
Continental climate with cold, snowy winters and mild, dry summers. Best time to be out is late spring through early fall. Best: Late spring through early fall for hiking, fishing, and festivals.
Talk like a local
- “the Valley”
- The Silver Valley
- “huckleberry”
- A good find or a sweet treat
Getaways
- Coeur d'Alene Lakefront resort town with dining, shopping, and water activities.
- Moscow Home to the University of Idaho, with a lively downtown and Palouse hills.
- Spokane The nearest big city with Riverfront Park, museums, and pro sports.
- Pullman Washington State University campus and the rolling Palouse.
Local flavour
Rooting for Gonzaga Bulldogs (Spokane), Idaho Vandals (Moscow), Washington State Cougars (Pullman), Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
Eat and drink
- huckleberry pie A regional favorite using the wild berries that grow in the mountains
- huckleberry ice cream Creamy and tart, a summer staple
- pan-fried trout Fresh from the rivers, often cooked over a campfire
- morel mushrooms Foraged in the spring, a local delicacy
- fry bread A traditional food from the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, often served at powwows
Where people go
- Historic mining towns Wallace and Kellogg preserve the silver-mining heritage
- Saloons Wallace has a historic saloon district
- Powwow grounds The Coeur d'Alene Reservation hosts community gatherings
- Riverfront trails The Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes follows the river
- Forest service roads Endless routes for exploring the Bitterroot and St. Joe country
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Nearby
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Shoshone and Benewah counties, ID. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.