There is a large grassy area for picnics. The visitor center includes an interpretive exhibit on the area and the Coeur d'Alene Indians. The Mission walls stand a foot thick, without the benefit of nails. The structure was woven carefully of straw, mud and woven pegs. Over 300 members of the tribe labored over the consruction. The Mission became a State Park in 1975. August 15 is the annual Coeur d'Alene Indian pilgrimage and taste traditional native foods at the "Coming of the Black Robes" pageant. Many of Idaho's most beautiful and scenic spots are preserved in the Idaho State Parks system.

Location: PO Box 30, Cataldo Idaho 83810 Telephone 208-682-3814

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Idaho Events Are: Hometown Festival of Lights Rexburg November 27 Yuletide Celebration Wallace December 5 Lakedance International Film Festival Sandpoint continuing thru November 8 Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Idaho Falls continuing thru September 7 Winter Holidays Antiques Show Ketchum December 28 thru December 30

Other upcoming events include: Festival of Trees Twin Falls December 2 thru December 6 Christmas in the Night Time Skies Pocatello November 29 The Eugene Ballet in The Nutcracker Twin Falls December 16 Lincoln: Preservation of a Nation Idaho Falls continuing thru December 5 Winter Festival Malad December 4 thru December 5