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Visitor Center
Visitor Q & A
Q:
How do I get to the Idaho Panhandle National Forests?
A:
Interstate 90 passes right through the middle of the IPNF. Coeur d'Alene is right on this
major highway, acting as a hub for forest access. Coeur d'Alene also provides many other
resources, such as lodging, food, tours, and the IPNF Supervisor's Office. For more information
on the area, click here.
Q:
Coeur d'Alene? Pend Oreille?
A:
Coeur d'Alene is pronounced "core-dah-lane," and Pend Oreille is pronounced
"pond-or-ay." These are names French traders gave area native tribes.
Q:
Am I allowed to cut firewood on National Forest land?
A:
Yes, if you have a permit. For more information, go to the Gathering Firewood page.
Q:
How do I get a travel map?
A:
Maps may be ordered from offices and ranger stations.
Q:
Are there any recommended books about the area?
A:
The Northwest Interpretive Association provides book sales in our offices and visitor centers. Contact any
office for more information on how to view and purchase these items.
Q:
I heard there are lookouts and cabins for rent. What are the details on that?
A:
The IPNF has a variety of lookouts and cabins for rent. Details can be found on our cabin and lookout rental page.
Q:
How many people visit the forest annually?
A:
In 1997 more than 4.5 million people visited for recreation alone.
Q:
How many miles of roads are there on the IPNF?
A:
There are approximately 8500 miles of maintained, driveable National Forest roads. Perhaps more impressive: There are more than 3300 miles of hiking trails.
Q:
Why do patches of trees look red?
A:
Many douglas-fir trees in the IPNF are being killed by bark beetles. These dead trees are a great fire
hazard in some areas. To find out what the Forest Service is trying to do about this, go to the
Douglas-fir bark beetle outbreak page.
Q:
Where do these questions come from?
A:
We get them from you! So go ahead... ask a question! Common
questions are posted here.
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