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| Trail 321 - Pioneer Park Heritage Trail | ||||||||||||||
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| Pioneer Park is unique in many ways. For example, all the roads are paved, it was the site of an archeological dig, the Heritage Trail inside the park meets Challenge Level I Accessibility Standards, and the trail - through its 12 interpretive dispalys - offers a look at how the area was used by the Kalispel indians. The trail is only 0.3 mile long with an elevation change of only 20 feet. |
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| Nok-OSH-Kol The Ancient Ones ... So reads the sign at the gazebo that welcomes you to the Heritage Trail.. |
Barbara inspects one of the 12 interpretive displays along the trail. The displays consist of written text, pictures, and drawings. | |||||||||||||
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| An elevated boardwalk over a portion of the Heritage Trail overlooks the inside of a camus oven that was unearthed during an archeological dig on the grounds. The Pend Oreille River can be seen from the boardwalk as well as from various other points along the trail. |
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| Signs along the trail identify the plant life that flourishes in the park. The sign shown in the photograph at the right describes the famous Huckleberry - famous not only to those who remember the antics of Huckleberry Hound, but also to those who enjoy the taste of the jams and syrups made from Huckleberries. The Huckleberry is also a high-energy food enjoyed by the many bears in the region! |
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| Pioneer Park is easily accessed from Priest River, Idaho. Drive west from Priest River on U.S. Highway 2. Just before the bridge across the Pend Oreille River, turn right onto LeClerc Road and follow it for about 2 miles until you come to the Pioneer Park Campground entrance sign. Turn west into the campground and follow the signs to the trailhead. Restroom facilities are available at the campground. | ||||||||||||||