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Lisa and Valarie developed and highly recommend . the Ten Waterfalls Driving Tour , which also crosses the border from Idaho into Montana . It comes within two miles of the Canadian border .
Other nearby , frequently visited attractions include Silverwood Theme Park , with over 70 rides , slides , shows , and attractions ; and Silverwood Boulder Beach Water Park . Lake Coeur D ’ Alene is another picturesque place to enjoy the Idaho Panhandle ’ s scenic beauty , with a fashionable resort feeling .
Historic park
We visited and picnicked in Farragut State Park , at the south end of the lake . At the visitor ’ s center we learned this historic place was formerly Farragut Navel Training Station during World War II . Almost 300,000 sailors trained here between 1942 and 1946 .
Because this is the deepest part of the lake , submarines were brought here as part of the training exercises . What a legacy !
In 1966 this historic piece of land became a park created for “ the health , happiness , and outdoor recreation of the people .” Campsites , trails , wildlife , and amazing views of the lake have made that long-range plan a reality . The park has a lovely day-use area with majestic Ponderosa pines .
‘ Head cheerleader ’
I asked Lisa what else besides the scenic setting makes Pend Oreille Shores such an exceptional place to vacation . “ The staff ,” she replied . “ My title is general manager , but I ’ m just the head cheerleader . I make sure the staff is supported and they have what they need to do their jobs well . They make this a tranquil , happy , peaceful place without any strife .
“ People who work in hospitality need three things : people skills , communication skills , and initiative . My staff knows how to work together and when to pitch in where there is a need . They treat each other with as much respect and courtesy as they treat our owners and guests , and that sets the tone for the resort .”
She believes the excellence of the
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staff “ trickles down ” to the guests . She tells her front-desk staff , “ You need to pass along the compliments with as much consistency and enthusiasm as you pass along the concerns .”
Her supervisory staff average 20 years of working at Pend Oreille Shores . That ’ s what you call low employee turnover ! She also credits the experienced and wise board members who support the staff and the owners ’ interests .
Pend Oreille Shores Resort is set apart just enough from life ’ s hustle and bustle to be the perfect place for a weekend getaway , a family reunion , or a quiet retreat . My family loves to go camping , but we also love modern conveniences and amenities . A stay here gets us out into the heart of nature ’ s breathtaking beauty , like camping does , but with all the comforts we also appreciate .
Now that we have been there in the spring , we are motivated to come back again . We simply must experience the other three seasons in this hidden-inplain-sight Idaho Panhandle “ slice of heaven on earth .”
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