Spring/Summer 2015
Let’s Go!
A guide to the attractions of the Inland Northwest
Vacations & Weekend Getaways An advertising supplement of the Lewiston Tribune & Moscow-Pullman Daily News
This region is known for it’s many outdoor offerings for those who visit as well as those who make their homes here, but the beauty of the Inland Northwest is not just in its scenery, there is a vast array of cultural opportunities as well. There is something for everyone — from small north central Idaho towns celebrating annual festivals to world-class rodeos. The spring issue of Let’s Go offers our readers a one-stop guide to a myriad of events, sights and recreational activities. This guide is designed to introduce newbies and visitors alike to the opportunities available in our little corner of the world, as well as remind the old timers of what staying close to home can provide. Let’s Go includes information about the region’s history and offerings as well as golfing opportunities, museums and more — all the things that make our area a great place to visit. As you’ll see, this is an area like no other. Please keep in mind you can receive more information about places and events in north central Idaho, southeastern Washington and
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northeastern Oregon by contacting local chambers of commerce, city halls, tourist bureaus and the advertisers included in this publication (see page 11 for a list of chambers and advertisers). Few places offer the amount, variety and accessibility of diversions all in one region. With a natural wonderland at our doorstep and the weather to enjoy it pretty much year-round, getting away from it all is neither difficult nor distant. Beautiful golf courses, white-water rafting, sandy beaches, water skiing and yearround fishing are only part of the picture. Collegiate sports, live theater, a firstrate regional symphony, band concerts, living history, and a variety of festivals and special events are among our assets. Ranger stations in the nearby towns of Orofino, Grangeville and Potlatch offer maps and information. And these only scratch the surface of why the Inland Northwest is such a great place to live or vacation. We hope you enjoy Let’s Go and more importantly that it helps you enjoy the Inland Northwest. Welcome to our region…
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The Lewiston-Clarkston Valley
Three towns, two states, one community …
Tribune/Barry Kough Territory from 18631864 when the capital moved south to Boise. Like its counterpart, Lewiston was named for Meriwether Lewis, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Asotin, the county seat for Asotin County, is just south of Clarkston, and is the third and smallest portion of the valley. The town got its name from the area’s native dwellers, the Nez Perce Indians. Asotin is derived from the Nez Perce language term meaning eel creek. It was founded in 1878 and became a river ferry stop in 1881. Together, these three towns offer endless possibilities for recreation and culture. But the valley
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is most known for its outdoor living. The greenbelt of the Clearwater and Snake River National Recreational Trail follow the Snake River from Highway 129 at Clarkston to Chief Looking Glass Park at Asotin. The paved trail offers 16 miles of landscaped pathways connecting Asotin,
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The LewistonClarkston Valley is made up of three towns in two states divided in land by one mighty river. It is home to about 50,000 people, a state college and a community college, not to mention some of the best fishing seen in the Inland Northwest. On the west side of the Snake River is Clarkston, which was originally named Jawbone Flats. Under its current name, in homage to William Clark, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the town was incorporated in 1902. To the east, on the other side of the river, is Lewiston. It was established in the early days of the Gold Rush and was the first capital of the Idaho
Clarkston and Lewiston. Many residents and visitors alike enjoy walking, running and biking along the trail year-round. Hells Gate State Park, includes 200 acres that border the river. Hells Gate Marina has more than 100 slips available on a daily to yearly basis. There is also a public boat launch, restrooms and plenty of parking. Call (208) 799-5015 for information. The community is highly invested in the nature surrounding it as evident at the Jack O’Connor Hunting, Heritage and Education Center. The center sits on a hilltop just inside Hells Gate State Park, with a commanding view of Snake River and the area Jack O’Connor called home. It tells the story of the worldfamous outdoor writer and hunter, and features some of his trophies and firearms.
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Hells Canyon Resort, also located in Clarkston, is open year-round. Its deluxe RV park features 36 pull-through spaces and 11 back-in spaces. All spaces have 30/50 amp power connections. The facility is completely handicapped accessible and offers private restrooms, free wireless Internet, a convenience store, a dog run, a full-service marina, and an indoor pool and hot tub. Call (509) 758-6963 for more information or visit them online at www.hellscanyon.net. Host to many events in the LewistonClarkston Valley, Lewis-Clark State College provides the community with a top-notch educational resource, as well as cultural and artistic enrichment. The summer season begins in the valley in April when the annual Dogwood Festival takes over each weekend with an array of events and activities throughout Lewiston and Clarkston.
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The center also promotes and perpetuates the hunting heritage of America by educating the public about the important role hunting plays in resource management. For more information about the center call (208) 743-5043 or visit its website at www.jack-oconnor.org. Chief Looking Glass Park in Asotin provides launch ramps, boat docks, moorage, marine fuel, picnic tables, tennis courts, a playground, drinking water and restrooms. It is operated by the city of Asotin. Granite Lake RV Resort, located on the Lower Granite Lake in Clarkston, offers golfing, biking, fishing, sailing or just relaxing in your landscaped site on the lake. Facilities include 75 full-hookup RV sites with 18 pull-through sites, 50-foot maximum RV length, phone hookups and TV hookups. Call (509) 751-1635 to reserve a spot.
provides the community with is one of the best college baseball teams in the NAIA, which brings with it one of the best baseball events the NAIA World Series played the last week of May at Harris Field. Ticket information is available by calling (208) 792-2471. Also provided by the college is the LewisClark Center for Arts & History where the permanent “Chinese at the Confluence” exhibition is located. The center is located in downtown Lewiston at 415 Main St. It is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. TuesdaySaturday. More information is available by calling (208) 792-2243 or going online to www.lcsc.edu/museum.
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Bryden Canyon Public Golf Course 445 O’Connor Road (near the Lewiston Nez Perce Co. Airport) Pro shop (208) 746-0863 www.brydencanyongolf.com • 18 Hole Public Golf Course • Winter Home to U of I Golf Teams • PGA Lessons/Men’s, Women’s & Youth • Practice Facilities • Clubhouse Offers Pro Shop, Dining, Conference Room & Outdoor Seating Play Bryden, Play Better!
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Traveling north from the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley on U.S. 95/195 requires a trek up the 7 percent grade of the Lewiston Hill but is worth the drive. Following the split of U.S. Highway 95/195 on the Idaho side (U.S. 95) will take you first to Borgen Road where you will find the White Spring Ranch Museum. In 1890, homesteader John Lorang added on to the original ranch building, which dates back to at least 1885, to accommodate his growing family. Lorang used a spring on the farm to build an aqueduct that ran to the barn, the fields and a fountain. Today the museum is recognized as a National Historical Site. This living reminder of pioneer life on the Palouse also includes a log cabin from 1876. It’s open from 1-5 p.m. Sundays and by appointment any other time. For more information or to make an appointment call (208) 285-1484 or
visit the website at www.WhiteSpringRanch.org. Driving another 16 miles north on U.S. Highway 95 from Genesee will bring you to the home of the Vandals. The University of Idaho in Moscow was established as a landgrant institution in 1889 by the Territorial Legislature. The main campus of UI is surrounded by the rolling hills of the Palouse. Part of the benefit Moscow gets from having this amazing campus as part of its community is the entertainment provided throughout the year at places such as the Hartung Theater. The 417-seat theater features dramas, comedies and musicals by the university’s theater arts department. For more information, including tickets, call (208) 885-7212. Another benefit of the university is the amazing 63-acre arboretum where thousands of named flowering shrubs, conifers and other trees from around the world are beautifully maintained. The flowering season lasts from March-August. The arboretum can be found on Nez Perce Drive on the Moscow campus. More information is available by calling (208) 885-6633 or by visiting www.uidaho.edu/arboretum. A side trip about 30 miles to the northeast of Troy is worth it to see Laird Park.
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State Highway 8 leads you across the Palouse and into the timber, through the towns of Troy, Deary, Helmer and Bovill. Once you leave Bovill heading toward Elk River you are on the scenic Elk River Back Country Byway, which ends at Orofino on U.S. Highway 12. More information can be found online, www. idahobyways.gov/ byways/elk-river. aspx. Summer in Elk River means huckleberries, fishing and plenty of places to enjoy motorcycles or ATVs. Elk River begins vacation season with the Stateline Outboard Racing Association hydroplane races over Tribune/Steve Hanks Memorial Day weekend. Other summer The park is situated events include a next to the Palouse fireworks display in River and includes July and Elk River Days 28 campsites, picnic in August. tables, and a swimming While in Elk River area surrounded by lush we recommend you visit pine and cedar trees. the spectacular Elk The small reservoirs Creek Falls where you are stocked with trout can take a nice sceand bass, and have benic drive or hike to come favorite fishing the trail head located holes for local resiabout 4 miles outdents. Only boats with side of Elk River to electric motors are see three waterfalls. allowed. There are restrooms and Visiting Elk River is a picnic area at the also worth the trip — parking lot. There is a the scenery on the way path, but it includes there makes it worth rough terrain with a it — not to mention lot of ups and downs. This attraction is for the jovial atmosphere summer viewing only. one encounters once Maps are available to they’ve arrived. Driving east from Moscow on download online,
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www.fs.usda.gov/recarea /nezperceclearwater/ recreation/recarea/ ?recid=80110&actid=50. Also don’t miss your chance to see the largest tree in North America, east of the Cascade-Sierra Crest. The tree is a Western Red Cedar that is 18 feet in diameter at breast height and 177 feet tall. The sign near the tree identifies it as the “Giant Cedar.” This tree is estimated to be about 3000 years old. A deck like platform has been built leading up to and around the tree. The platform is several feet off the ground. One of the interesting things about this tree is that it has wheelchair access. The trail from the parking area is paved right up
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to where the platform starts. Travelers who continue north out of Moscow on U.S. 95 will want to make a stop in the historic company town of Potlatch, especially in July when the community celebrates the annual “Ride-the-Rails” event at the fully restored Potlatch Depot in the second week of the month. And then the next week puts on their party hats again to partake in the American tradition of a community day. Potlatch Day, held each year in the Scenic 6 Park, includes a parade, vendors in the park, logging
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Neighborhoods.” Pick up your free tour guide document at city hall. These publications are offered by the Potlatch Historical Society. About 12 miles east of Potlatch on Idaho state Highway 6 is the North Fork of the Palouse recreation area which offers motorbike and hiking trails, undeveloped camping areas and fishing in the North Fork of the Palouse River. One of the most popular and enjoyable activities in the Palouse Ranger District is watching wildlife in its natural habitat. Numerous species can be found in the area. The Palouse Ranger District can be reached by calling (208) 875-1131. At the split Following the highway split on the Washington side (Highway 195 North) promises to provide just as much
history and incredible scenery as U.S. 95 does on the Idaho side. Beginning with the quaint towns of Uniontown and Colton, which can be found a short distance from the split. Art, or the love of it, transformed an old dairy barn into an artisans center. The goal of The Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown, is to nurture creativity, bring local fine- and folk-art to the public. The site features a gift shop, artists at work in their studios, monthly art exhibitions, regularly scheduled classes and performances. The facility is completely handicap accessible and has free admission. It is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. For more information visit www.artisanbarn.org or call (509) 229-3414. Traveling north from Uniontown on U.S. Highway 195 will take you
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to Pullman, home of the Washington State University Cougars. Pullman can also be reached from Moscow on State Highway 270 (also known as the Pullman-Moscow Highway). The Bill Chipman Palouse Trail is located between Pullman and Moscow along State Highway 270 and is open dawn to dusk yearround. The seven miles of smooth pathway is for all ages and abilities. Trailheads are located in Pullman on Bishop Boulevard behind the Quality Inn and in Moscow across from the Palouse Mall. The university draws an ethnic and culturally diverse student body. Big-name comedians, rock, jazz and country western stars and bands can be seen from one of the 12,000 seats at the Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum located on the WSU campus. Ballet and operatic touring companies, symphonies and soloists also perform throughout the year. Coming performances or more information is available at (509) 3351514. For tickets call (800) 325-SEAT (7328). One of the most popular spots on campus is the WSU Bear Center, where researchers study grizzlies. There are no formal tours, but the bears are often seen playing, foraging and doing bear stuff within the enclosure.
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To the Clearwater Valley will want to see includes a side trip off U.S 12 onto the Idaho State Highway 3 turnoff, which will take you to the Juliaetta-Kendrick community. The town of Juliaetta was settled in 1878 and incorporated in 1892. This quiet little town is located next to the Potlatch River on U.S. 12. Centennial Park, a gathering place for locals, boasts one of the best small baseball fields in the state of Idaho. The park is located next to the former rail line, which is now a walking and bicycling trail for the community that connects Juliaetta to its sister town, Kendrick. Thomas Kirby founded the town of Kendrick in 1889. It was known as Latah or Latah City in 1890 when Northern Pa-
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cific Railroad promised to extend its track through town. On the basis that the name was changed to Kendrick in honor of James P. Kendrick, chief engineer of Northern Pacific. The town was incorporated later that year. This tiny town functions as part of the JuliaettaKendrick community, sharing schools, the Ed Corkill Memorial Trail and more. Returning to U.S. 12 and continuing east will take you to the historic town of Orofino. Here you will find two pasts — recent history dates back to the gold rush days. The town’s name means “fine ore” in Spanish. But you also find history from the year 1805 when Lewis and Clark came down from the mountains to the east and built canoes, at what is now known as Canoe Camp, so they could continue their travels down the river to the Pacific Ocean. Today, Orofino is a bustling town with the motto, “A Reason for Every Season.” Fishing is always in season, no matter what the weather may be. Orofino always has something going on, whether it’s a wine tasting, a golf tournament, the Harvest Moon cruise or a foot race. The town is a logging town through-andthrough and plays host
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to its annual logging celebration each September. But year-round this town provides activities that just about anyone can enjoy. The Clearwater Historical Museum focuses on the history of the Clearwater country and features artifacts from the Nez Perce Indians, the Chinese pioneers, gold mining, logging, early homesteaders and much more. The museum’s hours are 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. More information is available by calling (208) 476-5033 or by emailing info@clear watermuseum.org. Located on the North Fork of the Clearwater River, near Orofino, Dworshak Dam is the largest straight axis dam in North America. The dam is 717-feet high and 3,000-feet wide. Its reservoir is stocked with kokanee salmon and rainbow trout. The visitors center is located at the top of the dam about six miles from Orofino. Guides are on hand to answer questions, and there are several displays and audio-visual programs. For more information contact the visitors center at (208) 4761255.
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of a People,” is shown. The Visitor Center can be reached at (208) 8437001 for more information. From Spalding, U.S. 95 follows Lapwai Creek through Lapwai, Sweetwater and Culdesac before it begins to climb the Winchester Grade, which is a mecca for rail enthusiasts and owners of railroad speeders. There are more than 40 wooden trestles, some of them hundreds of feet high, between Spalding and Cottonwood, most Tribune/Barry Kough of which are visible from the highway. Whatever you are Near the top of the looking for in a vacagrade sits the small tion or a weekend getaway, you’ll find it in town of Winchester, which is in fact named towns to the south of for the rifle. WinLewiston. chester boasts a beauLeaving Lewiston on tiful 103-acre state U.S. Highway 12/95 park that offers fishtakes you to a number ing, boating, camping, of historical sites. hiking and interpretive Any of which are great programs. For reservaplaces to stop before you reach the Nez Perce tions, call (866) 6343246. The Winchester National Historical Rodeo — held during the Park at Spalding. 4th of July holiday The Spalding Visi— is an open rodeo. tor Center houses many Just one mile west of tribal artifacts, Winchester State Park historic photographsand a 23-minute movie, is the Wolf Education and Research Center. “Nez Perce: Portrait
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One of the largest of its kind in North America, this enclosure is the permanent home of the Sawtooth Pack, wolves of the Nez Perce. There are several interactive and informative displays and exhibits in the visitor center helping bring man closer to nature. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends in May and September. For more information call (208) 924-6960 or visit the website at www.wolfcenter.org. When the highway tops out just south of Winchester, the Camas Prairie rolls to the horizon. Camas was an important food for the Nez Perce Indians, and in spring its blue flowers give the impression of a huge lake. Among the camas is the town of Cottonwood where numerous recreation activities are available.
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The world’s largest beagle greets visitors from just off the highway at Dog Bark Park. Sweet Willy Colton, the 30-foot-tall beagle, has been featured on cnn.com. More information is available by calling (208) 962-DOGS (3647). Visitors to Cottonwood don’t want to miss the museum at the Monastery at St. Gertrude. St. Gertrude is home of many Roman Catholic Benedictine sisters. The museum has a unique collection of more than 70,000 artifacts, with 12,000 on display at any one time that reflect the early history of north central Idaho. Visitors will rediscover the pioneer days of the Camas Prairie through exhibits relating to the early mining and farming era. The Monastery can be reached at (208) 9622050. Information is also available online, www.historicalmusematstgertrude.org.
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We suggest your first stop heading west on U.S. Highway 12, out of Clarkston, be made in the historic farm town of Pomeroy. Named for Joseph M. Pomeroy, a rancher who purchased land in 1864 and platted the town site in 1878. Among the area’s first visitors was Lewis and Clark in 1805, and Capt. Bonneville in 1834. Visiting Pomeroy, the Garfield County seat, is like visiting another era, with its Victorian homes and turn-of-the-century courthouse, which recently underwent a renovation. There is not one stoplight in town, but visitors find many reasons to stop,
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nonetheless, especially in early June when the town celebrates its heritage as a farm town with an event called Pioneer Days. For more information visit www.pomeroychamberofcommerce. com. Continuing west on U.S. 12, between Pomeroy and Dayton, there is a short detour worth taking. Turning north onto State Route 261 leads to one of the most impressive and least known examples of modern geology. The Palouse River follows a course scoured out by a flood 12,000 years ago, when a 2,000-foot tall ice dam broke in western Montana. Palouse Falls plunges 200 feet into the pool below. The 105-acre state park offers camping and a view of the awe-striking waterfall. Continuing your travels west will lead you to the superlative small-town America — Dayton, Wash. The town is known for fine dining, historic buildings and the “All Wheels Weekend� that takes place every June. The Lewis and Clark Expedition camped near present-day Dayton in 1806 on their way back to St. Louis. Less than 80 years later, Jacob Weinhardt established a brewery. The area flourished, and the fine homes built during this time encompass styles from Queen Anne
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to Craftsman — 90 of the homes are on the National Register of Historic Places. The Dayton Depot is the oldest surviving train depot in Washington. It was built in 1881 and has been beautifully restored, and made into a museum. Revolving exhibits are featured in the upstairs gallery. The depot museum is located at 222 E. Commercial St. Visit the museum website at www.dayton historicdepot.org. A little farther on U.S. Highway 12 brings you to Walla Walla, well known as an upand-coming wine area, the region has seen its tourism grow from those seeking a taste of Washington grown grapes. Some experts credit the massive floods that roared through the area during the ice age with laying down the perfect soil for grapes. Walla Walla is home to 100 wineries, many of which offer tours, some are even known for being dog friendly. To learn more about this area visit www.winesnw.com/ walla.html. Walla Walla is also justly famous for its Sweet Onions, which became Washington’s official state vegetable in 2007. The town celebrates its onion heritage every July with the Sweet Onion Festival.
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Regional Chambers of Commerce Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce
Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce
502 Bridge St., Clarkston, WA 99403 (509) 758-7712 or (800) 933-2128 www.lcvalleychamber.org
105 N. First St., suite 100, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 664-3194 or (877) 782-9232 www.cdachamber.com
Moscow Chamber of Commerce
Orofino Chamber of Commerce
411 S. Main St., Moscow, ID 83843 (208) 882-1800 or (800) 380-1801 www.moscowchamber.com
217 First St., Orofino, ID 83544 (208) 476-4335 www.orofino.com
Pullman Chamber of Commerce
Kooskia Chamber of Commerce
415 N. Grand Ave., Pullman, WA 99163 (509) 334-3565 or (800) 365-6948 www.pullmanchamber.com
26 Main St., Kooskia, ID 83539 (208) 926-4362 www.kooskia.com
Palouse Chamber of Commerce
Greater Craigmont Area Chamber of Commerce
120 E. Main St., Palouse, WA 99161 (509) 878-1811 www.visitpalouse.com
408 Nezperce Ave., Winchester, ID 83555 (208) 924-0050 or (208) 924-5960 www.craigmontareachamber.com
Colfax Chamber of Commerce
Grangeville Chamber of Commerce
120 S. Main St., Colfax, WA 99111 (509) 397-3712 www.visitcolfax.com
U.S. Highway 95 at Pine Street, Grangeville, ID 83530 (208) 983-0460 www.grangevilleidaho.com
Greater Spokane Incorporated
Pomery Chamber of Commerce
801 W. Riverside, suite 100, Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 624-1393 or (800) 776-5263 www.greaterspokane.org
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80 South Seventh St., Pomeroy, WA 99347 Phone:(509) 843-5110 www.pomeroychamberofcommerce.com
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625 Main St., Orofino, ID • (208) 476-7805
49038 US HWY 95, Culdesac, ID • (208) 843-9162
405 Thain • (208) 746-0658 / 2214 E Main • (208) 746-1205, Lewiston, ID
2134 4th Ave., North Lewiston, ID • (208) 743-1952
244 Thain Rd., Lewiston, ID • (208) 746-9482
244 Than Rd., Lewiston, ID • (208) 743-4742
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THE BAIT SHOP GRILL One of the nicest surprises you’ll find in the L/C Valley! Our customers rave about our omelets & pancakes, gourmet sandwiches & burgers, homemade soups & superior service. And all at an affordable price! 3206 5th (5th & Preston) Lewiston 208-746-1562 Home of the best hotcakes in town! Open Every Day 7:00am-2:00pm Try our new homemade french fries!
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DINING ON THE EDGE The lifestyle you expect, the quality you deserve! People from all over the region are enjoying the casual atmosphere in an upscale lodge setting on the Clearwater River. It’s a setting designed to be just the way you want it. And the service you’re enjoying at the Edge is designed to be an important part of your lifestyle. We’re glad you’re here.
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DROVER’S RUN AT JACQUE’S SPUR
Drover’s Run, Idaho’s Little Getaway at Jacque’s Spur. Sports bar, general store, barbecue restaurant. Open seven days a week 11:00am-10:00pm. Idaho’s little getaway, where family and friends gather for fun, food and laughter! 49038 US HWY 95 Culdesac, ID
GOLDEN DRAGON
A good reputation speaks for itself and that’s what Golden Dragon Restaurant has established throughout 37 years of business. Golden Dragon specializes in Cantonese, Mandarin and Szechuan Cuisine and they have a refreshing selection of wine and beer. They offer daily lunch specials, delivery andfoodtogo.Seeourmenuatwww.goldendragonlewiston.com.Likeuson Facebook! Golden Dragon is open Tues.-Sun. 11:30am-9:30pm
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JEFFREY’S
Jeffrey’s Restaurant and Catering has become known as the “BBIT”, that is the “Best Breakfast In Town.” Dine in our smoke free environment six days a week. Enjoy our hearty homemade breakfasts, lunches and dinners. We specialize in soups and sandwiches and offer daily specials. Dine in or place your order to go. Convenient Thain Road location with easy accessibility for everyone. “Come on home, to Jeffrey’s”.
TOP NOTCH CAFE
In Colfax, Washington it’s the home of the “World’s Best Burger.” Top Notch has been established since 1938. We feature great breakfasts, a variety of lunch menu items including burgers, salads, sandwiches, and old fashioned milkshakes (yum!). Prime rib dinner served once a month. We also offer beer and wine. Open 6 days a week. Take-out and catering available. Check us out on Facebook. 210 N Main St. Colfax, WA 509-397-4569
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For over 53 years, the Strike and Spare Bar & Grill has been serving the best homemade soups, prime rib and gourmet sandwiches in the valley – and now breakfast on Sundays! If you are really hungry, you’ve got to try one of the Famous Strike and Spare’s JUMBO TURKEY sandwiches that are made fresh daily. With a complete bar, game room and a bowling center just next door, the Strike and Spare Bar and Grill is a great place for Family Fun!
EL SOMBRERO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Authentic Mexican cuisine with large portions for heartiest of appetites. A complete beer and wine menu, with the best margaritas in the area at both locations, and a full service bar at our Thain Rd. location only. Two locations to serve you, wherever you are in the valley, there is an El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant close to you. When the best Mexican food is what you are after – then El Sombrero is for you!
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