Horizon Air. One of the best ways to visit Lake Pend Oreille is to fly into Spokane, Wash., rent a car and drive the rest of the way. The Lake is just 75 miles from Spokane International Airport, across some of North Idaho's most beautiful scenery. Horizon Air is the sister carrier to Alaska Airlines, serving 52 cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. http://www.horizonair.com.
Lake Pend Oreille Cruises. The 110-plus miles of Lake Pend Oreille's mostly undeveloped shoreline is best explored by boat, and you can't see it any better than aboard the Shawnodese. Linda and Curtis Mitchell will give you an intimate tour of the deep blue waters and myriad of waterfowl and wildlife. http://www.lakependoreillecruises.com.