Nestled amidst the Selkirk Mountains, Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge provides diverse habitats for a large variety of wildlife including moose, elk, deer, bear, otter, bald eagles, and migratory waterfowl such as Canada geese, mallards, pintails, and teal. The Refuge has a 4.5 mile auto tour route, and walking trails. One trail is just a short hike up to Myrtle Creek Falls. The Refuge is open year round from dawn to dusk. For more information, please call the Refuge headquarters.
Friends of the Refuge have published a "Common Bird List" that can be downloaded. Click here for bird list.