143 Lazy J Dr, Stites, ID 83552

The land of your dreams! This 128O' house is located in the heart of north Idaho Mountains in Idaho County. The large deck over-looks the Clearwater River, famous for its Steelhead fishing. This home has newer metal siding, roof and vinyl windows that make this home very energy efficient. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths master bath has a soaker tub, double sinks and a 3x3 shower. The shop is ready for your hobby or interests. Work benches and a wood stove for heat will make your time in the shop enjoyable. The acreage outside has grass hay which yields around 12-20 rolled bales a year. There is an additional shed and a covered wood storage. Plant yourself a garden and harvest your yield along with the Rainer Cherry tree and Pear tree that is in the yard. Kooskia is the gateway to the Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forest and the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness area. Lumber production, farming, cattle raising, logging, and tourism are the major industries of the Kooskia area. The town site was surveyed in 1897 and was originally known as Stuart and changed its name from Stuart to Kooskia to coincide with the railroad depot on April 14, 1902. Kooskia means "where the water meets". Kooskia features a variety of special events and activities. Enjoy yourself with the many recreational activities in the area such as white water rafting, horseback riding, hunting (outfitters or guided), fishing and pack trips, backpacking, hiking, bicycling, steelhead and trout fishing, wilderness hiking, skiing, snow-mobile riding, snowboarding, 4-wheeling. Kooskia boasts of the unlimited opportunities for the outdoor sportsmen and their families. The refurbished Old Victorian Opera Theatre, built in 1912, is located in the center of town. It emulates a splendor of yesteryear with a spectacular crystal chandelier, a dessert and sarsaparilla bar, and features year round concerts as well as melodramas. The local events to enjoy are Jingle Bell Parade, Kooskia Fishing Derby and Annual Kooskia Day Celebration. Around the area you can attend the Idaho County Fair, the Buttermilk Festival and the Pierce Winter Festival.