Athol, ID

Athol is a small Idaho Panhandle town of 777 people strategically located on US Highway 95, the main route between Coeur d'Alene and Sandpoint. Most visitors arrive from Coeur d'Alene (25 miles south) or Sandpoint (20 miles north), while long-distance travelers typically come via Interstate 90 from Spokane. The town sits among dense pine forests and rolling hills, experiencing typical northern Idaho winters with significant snow. Athol is home to Silverwood Theme Park, the Northwest's largest amusement park.