Stevens County blends forested peaks, river valleys, and easy-going small towns into a lifestyle that feels adventurous yet grounded. In and around Colville, Chewelah, and Kettle Falls, you’ll find weekly markets, community festivals, and trailheads that begin almost at your doorstep, while major shopping, healthcare specialists, and flights are an easy drive south in Spokane.
Outdoorsy residents have nearly endless options. The sprawling Colville National Forest supplies year-round hiking, camping, and groomed winter trails, and the 130-mile reservoir of the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area invites boating, sandy beach days, and superb fishing. Local lakes like Loon and Deer are summertime favorites, and skiers carve turns at 49 Degrees North on Chewelah Peak, with Nordic networks close by. Wildlife watchers flock to the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge for quiet, big-sky moments.
Families value the strong school options, including the Kettle Falls School District and the cross-county Nine Mile Falls School District, alongside programs in Colville and Springdale. Housing spans classic downtown bungalows, acreage with shop space, and waterfront cabins, all with room for gardens, gear, and starry-night skies.
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