Trapping and river transportation no longer dominate the commerce of Bonners Ferry; today the town, 25 miles south of Canada, maintains a resource-oriented economy of lumbering and farming.
The mountainous terrain of northern Idaho and the gorge cut by the Kootenai River make the Bonners Ferry region popular for its beauty. Katka View Point, 9 miles east on CR 24, provides a view of the Kootenai Valley, the Selkirk Mountains and the proposed Selkirk Crest National Wilderness area. Another popular and easy-to-reach spot to enjoy mountain scenery is near the junction of US 95 and SR 1.
Visitor Centers
Greater Bonners Ferry Visitor Center 6373 Bonner St. Bonners Ferry, ID 83805. Phone:(208)267-5922
Things to Do
Boundary County Historical MuseumKootenai National Wildlife Refuge