Suggestions Please

[Debbi]

We are leaving for vacation in a couple of weeks to visit family in NE Washington State. We will see them for 3-4 days and then have the rest of trip (approximately 4 days) to wander around. Having never been to Idaho myself and loving landscape photography, I think there are lots of possibilities. One thing I did notice is that the western entrance into Glacier NP is only 5 hours from Spokane (where we fly into/out of). I have a real bad habit of trying to cram in too much to see but we've never been to Glacier. Part of me thinks we should save that for a trip in and of itself. The other part thinks, "Why not?" For those that have been there/done that, what do you think?

[Debbi]

No one has experience with ID, MT and Glacier?

[Jay Henley]

wish I could help but have not made it up there yet. have a great time.

[CaptainTom]

I'm actually going to Seattle, Spokane, and then to Idaho next Thursday.
It's a working trip, so no time to sight see. I'll try to pick up a brochure or two and report when I get back... best I can do for now.

[Debbi]

Thanks Jay. I'd really appreciate anything you can find out, Tom! Business trips aren't so bad in pretty areas.

[CaptainTom]

Originally Posted by Debbi

Thanks Jay. I'd really appreciate anything you can find out, Tom! Business trips aren't so bad in pretty areas.

Well !! It's a photo assignment, so I'll have all my gear, and will just HAVE to get some photos other than for the client......

Destination is Sand Point , Idaho..

[Debbi]

Sand Point is definitely on our list. My FIL was there a few weeks ago and said that I HAD to go there! Have fun and let me know what you think.

[ttusa]

Debbi, save Glacier for a trip in itself-too gorgeous to rush.
Here's a pic.

[Debbi]

Thanks, Therese! Beautiful pic. We'll probably go ahead and drive the scenic route thru Glacier (maybe, still don't know) but will then definitely have to plan a full trip there.

[Steelsun]

Back in the 2 years before 9/11 I spent about 2 months in Spokane (but broken up into 4-5 day trips - all work related)
When I had time off (more than 2 hours or so) I would go visit Couer D'alene Idaho - beautiful country.

[David_3]

Originally Posted by Steelsun

When I had time off (more than 2 hours or so) I would go visit Couer D'alene Idaho - beautiful country.

Yep, that's a mighty pretty drive. There are some serious mountains in Northern Idaho, and just driving through them is very impressive. When I drove that route back in 1986, the expressway wasn't quite completed, and actually turned into a dirt road for a while. Definitely a summer time trip.

Have fun!

[Debbi]

Thanks, Brian and David! My husband has actually been thru Couer D'alene a couple of times buying trucks so it's definitely on the list and so close to Spokane. It will be a fun trip.