Water-access at Niagara Springs, Crystal Springs Lake, and Box Canyon has been closed in response to the discovery of quagga mussels upstream at Centennial Water Park in Twin Falls. Visit agri.idaho.gov for updates and more information.
The Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes passes through a diverse landscape with numerous habitats making it one of the best birding locales in North Idaho. Here you will find mixed conifer forests, wetlands, agricultural fields, urban streetscapes, cottonwood groves, and deep water. According to the Coeur d’Alene Audubon, the Trail bisects all the major low-elevation habitat types found in North Idaho. This habitat profile yields a potential list of 189 species, plus an additional 48 very rare species.
The diverse habitats are also home to an abundant array of wildlife that call North Idaho home. Elk, white-tailed Deer, and Moose are commonly seen. Keep an eye out for smaller mammals such as coyote, beaver, muskrat and river otters. Squirrels and chipmunks are commonly seen and heard. Please keep a safe distance from all wildlife and help protect their environment.