APRIL NIBJ: Former naval training base a forested wonder on Lake Pend Oreille
Farragut State Park on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille is a popular destination for campers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Photo courtesy of the IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
An RV is camped out at Farragut State Park. Farragut has about 270 campsites/RV sites and some basic cabins in a vast natural setting. According to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, Farragut saw 102,998 campers in 2024, along with 478,737 day-use visitors, based on traffic counters and motor vehicle entrance fees. Camping fees alone generated $1,368,331 at Farragut State Park in 2023.
Photo courtesy of the IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
The Friendship Tower at Farragut State Park is a collection of 12 60-foot poles representing the 12 Boy Scout World Jamborees. Metal bands encircle the poles and read "For friendship" in three languages.
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A "Women of World War II" exhibit was erected at the Museum at the Brig at Farragut State Park in 2017 to honor women who contributed to the war effort.
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An expanse of conifers and sandy beaches hugs the shoreline.
Frigid fresh air stings the cheeks when snow caps the mountains in the distance. Cool breezes soothe sunburned skin on hot summer days when the waters of Lake Pend Oreille offer swimmers salvation from the sun's beating rays.
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