Float the Pack River into Lake Pend Oreille on a four-hour guided canoe trip that mixes paddling instruction with local history and wildlife viewing. Perfect for families and beginners, the outing is led by credentialed instructors and includes all canoe gear.
Float the Pack River into Lake Pend Oreille on a four-hour guided canoe trip that mixes paddling instruction with local history and wildlife viewing. Perfect for families and beginners, the outing is led by credentialed instructors and includes all canoe gear.
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Operated by Selkirk Outdoor Leadership & Education (SOLE) · Sandpoint, Idaho
You push off from a gravel shelf across from the Pack River General Store and the river pulls you into a slow, bright current. Pine-studded banks slide past, minnows flash beneath the canoe, and even the lake seems to lean in—quiet but eager—inviting small hands to test a paddle stroke.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to sit and paddle intermittently for several hours and manage basic balance in a canoe.
No—trips are instructional and designed for beginners and families; guides teach paddling, steering, and basic safety.
Families with children can participate; check with the operator for minimum age and lifejacket sizing, and disclose ages when booking.
Canoes, paddles, and PFDs are provided by the outfitter; bring season-appropriate clothing, sun protection, and personal items in a dry bag.
Cancel at least 24 hours in advance for a full refund; trips have a four-person minimum and may be canceled for weather or low enrollment.
The Pack River and Lake Pend Oreille have long been travel and trade corridors for regional First Nations and later for fur traders and explorers such as David Thompson.
This watershed is sensitive to aquatic invasive species and shoreline erosion—clean, drain, and dry craft before and after use and avoid trampling riparian vegetation.
Selkirk Outdoor Leadership & Education (SOLE) operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.


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