Idaho Panhandle Golf Course Communities

A golf course community lifestyle in active 55+ communities offers a vibrant, leisurely, and socially engaging environment. Residents enjoy access to meticulously maintained golf courses, perfect for both casual and competitive play. These communities often feature clubhouses, fitness centers, swimming pools, and walking trails, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. Organized activities, social clubs, and events foster a strong sense of community, allowing residents to form lasting friendships. The serene, landscaped surroundings provide a peaceful retreat, while the convenient proximity to urban amenities ensures easy access to dining, shopping, and healthcare. Security and maintenance services enhance the worry-free living experience, making these communities ideal for retirees seeking a blend of recreation, relaxation, and social interaction. Overall, the golf course community lifestyle in 55+ communities is designed to offer an enriching, fulfilling, and active retirement.

The Idaho Panhandle is the northern region of the U.S. State of Idaho that encompasses the ten northernmost counties of Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, Shoshone. The southern part of this region is sometimes referred to as North Central Idaho, with the rest as North Idaho. The panhandle is bordered by Washington state to the west, Montana to the east and British Columbia to the north.
Coeur d'Alene is the region's largest city. Other important cities include Lewiston, Moscow (home of the University of Idaho), Post Falls, Hayden, Sandpoint, and the smaller St. Maries and Bonners Ferry. The region has a land area of 54,422.49 km? (21,012.64 sq mi), or 25.39 percent of Idaho's land area; there is also 839.07 km? (323.95 sq mi) of water area. The estimated population of the Idaho Panhandle as of 2004 was 295,160, or slightly more than 21% of Idaho's estimated population of 1,393,262. The 2000 census number was 278,866 residents, or 21.55% of the state's population at the time.

The Panhandle region observes Pacific Time north of the western-flowing Salmon River in the southern part of Idaho County. The rest of the state observes Mountain Time, which begins at Riggins. The Idaho Panhandle is also the only panhandle of a United States which borders two other states and a foreign country (Canada).