402 S. Washington Avenue
Newport, WA
pochsmuseum.org

Located in Newport, near the end of the International Selkirk Loop (emerginghorizons.com/the-international-selkirk-loop-for-wheelchair-users-and-slow-walkers/), the Pend Oreille County Historical Museum offers a fun glance into the past. Look for it on the right just as you enter Newport on Highway 2, right next to the Newport Visitor Center, There’s accessible parking in the lot, with level access to the museum. Although the first building is filled to the brim with everything from vintage rodeo gear, an old printing press and even some dental tools from a bygone era, that’s only the beginning. There’s ramp access to the other building that houses even more inside exhibits; and level access around the outside exhibits which include everything from an old schoolhouse to a pioneer church. And if you want to learn about the history of the area, there are knowledgeable volunteers on duty. After you’re done, be sure and slip across the street to Owens (facebook.com/owensgro), for a tasty scoop of homemade huckleberry ice cream.