Sandpoint has not only a food co-op with healthy food and the best gluten-free bakery I've ever encountered, but they also have a Verizon store opened on Sunday! It took the Verizon employee five minutes to add roaming and fix my phone!! I also found the library which was modern and good-smelling. There is a large Starbucks, a Walmart, and a Home Depot. Great town!
I found a glorious RV parking space that is totally free up by Schweitzer which is a ski resort. Only two other vehicles in a huge, flat parking area. It was perfect. There are hiking trails all around. I hiked the loop the first day (with the view of Sandpoint), and the waterfall hike the second day.
The next morning after the waterfall hike, I drove just north of Bonner Ferry to stay at the Smith Lake Campground. I worried it would cost or be full, but it was perfect. The lake was warm but I didn't jump in as there were boys fishing nearby.
The next morning I headed north for another trip to Nelson to keep my Ford appointment. On the way my tire pressure warning light came on...my front passenger tire is low and there is a NAIL in it! I drove to the border and another two hours in a sweat hoping I'd make it to the dealership before the tire went flat or exploding. I made it!! Wow! I don't know if I can handle the constant stress, but thankful it all worked out.
After the Ford appointment, I headed back to Idaho and camped at Brush Lake Campground. Beautiful lake with lily pads and ducks. The campsites all have fire pits, picnic tables and covers over the tables. Free wood and FREE camping! I was the only one there! After a few days in Sandpoint getting work done, I vowed to go back as I have another Ford appointment in a week to get new tires.
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