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a view to the north toward the Marina. I have yet to see horses on this island, but they are here. I've seen deer and sheep.
Where did Wild Horse Island get its name?
Legend has it that the Kootenai Tribs used to pasture horses on the island, known back then as “big island.” The 2,000 acre island was the perfect spot to hide horses from other tribes who might be tempted to steal them. Years later, when explorer John Mullan found himself on the island, a band of horses caught his attention. Thus the namesake “Wild Horse” Island was born!
It is believed that members of the Salish, Pend d’ Oreille and Kootenai tribes lived along the west shores of Wild Horse Island. As part of the 1855 Hellgate Treaty the island also officially became part of the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Where did Wild Horse Island get its name?
Legend has it that the Kootenai Tribs used to pasture horses on the island, known back then as “big island.” The 2,000 acre island was the perfect spot to hide horses from other tribes who might be tempted to steal them. Years later, when explorer John Mullan found himself on the island, a band of horses caught his attention. Thus the namesake “Wild Horse” Island was born!
It is believed that members of the Salish, Pend d’ Oreille and Kootenai tribes lived along the west shores of Wild Horse Island. As part of the 1855 Hellgate Treaty the island also officially became part of the Flathead Indian Reservation.