4 days in North Plains & Athol Itinerary

North Plains is a city in Washington County, Oregon, United States, off U.S. 26 on the northwest outskirts of the Portland metropolitan area. Start off your visit on the 1st (Sun): cast your line with Horning's Fishing & Picnic Hideout and then tee off at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club.

To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our North Plains road trip planner.

Seattle to North Plains is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. Traveling from Seattle in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in North Plains, with lows of 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can drive to Athol.

Athol is a city in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States. Kids will enjoy Farragut State Park and Sandpoint City Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Schweitzer (in Sandpoint) and Lake Pend Oreille (in Hope). There's more to do: get in on the family fun at Triple Play Family Fun Park.

For reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Athol trip itinerary planning tool.

Drive from North Plains to Athol in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daytime highs in Athol are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to drive back home.