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The Tribune Cup Regatta takes place every September. Page 35.
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Natalie Crick, 13, a member of the Genesee Happy Valley 4-H Club, rests along with her pig, Harold (left), and another hog after earlymorning weigh-in at the Latah County Fair. Page 34.
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The Clarkston Christmas parade is the highlight of the year. Page 35.
Introduction . .........................................................4 Map .......................................................................5 Lewis-Clark Valley . ..............................................7 North ...................................................................10 West ....................................................................14 East .....................................................................16 Highway 11 . .......................................................20 South ...................................................................21 Safe driving .........................................................23 Northeast Ore. .....................................................26 Steelhead fishing .................................................27 Hunting safety . ...................................................29 Snowmobiling .....................................................30 Downhill skiing . .................................................32 Cross-country skiing ...........................................33 Calendar of area events .......................................34 Area museums ....................................................36 Contact numbers .................................................37 Dressing right . ....................................................38 Local wineries . ...................................................39 TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010
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tions 2010 is packed with listings for events big and small. And let’s not forget the families. Explorations 2010 is brimming with destinations for family fun, from rodeos, county fairs, miniature golf and everything in between. From there, be sure to check out our many pages of information on area ski slopes, fishing holes, lodges and more. Simply put, if you are planning a vacation with your family, a weekend getaway or just
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There’s nothing better than the Inland Northwest. Many long-time residents revel in the extremes of each season, the plentiful wildlife and the clean, fresh air. If you’re one of those people, Fall/Winter Explorations 2010 is your ticket to fun and adventure. Take you pick; we’ve got it all. Are you an outdoors person, thrilled by the prospects of blazing new trails? We’ve got you covered with maps and information on the best getaways the region has to offer. Last year, Outdoor Life magazine rated the Top 200 Towns for Sportsmen, and named Lewiston No. 1. You can’t argue with success. Our area is home to elk, moose, cougar, whitetail and mule deer, bighorn sheep and mountain goats. Game birds include pheasants, huns, quail, chukar, doves and grouse. Fish include salmon, steelhead, panfish, catfish, trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass and giant white sturgeon. Then of course there are opportunities for snowmobiling, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, ice skating and ice fishing. What about the festival folks? If you can’t resist the pull of food, art and fun, Explora-
looking for something to do on your day off, let Explorations help you plan your day. Please keep in mind you can receive more information about places and events in north central Idaho, southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon by contacting local chambers of commerce, city halls, tourist bureaus and the advertisers in this publication. This edition focuses on the places and people east of Lewiston along U.S. Highway 12, State Highway 11 and the region’s hot springs. As you will see, it is an enchanting area. We also invite you to contribute information for the next issue of Explorations by calling (208) 848-2243 or by mailing information to Target Publications, Lewiston Tribune, P.O. Box 957, Lewiston, ID 83501. To get the most out of your visit, you can check us out before you leave home, or while
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Martha Hendry of Lewiston shows her Christmas spirit along with the rest of the Sweet Adelines, wearing a Santa Claus hat.
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Lewiston, Clarkston and Asotin Clarkston, Washington, on the west side of the Snake River, was originally called Jawbone Flats. It was renamed Clarkston in honor of William Clark, of the Lewis and Clark expedition. The town was incorporated in 1902. Lewiston, Idaho, on the east side of the Snake River, was first called Ragtown; it began life as a tent city supplying the gold camps upstream on the Clearwater River in the 1800s. It is the first incorporated town in Idaho, the first capital of Idaho Territory and the only seaport in Idaho. It was platted in 1861 and named after Meriwether Lewis, the other half of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Together, Lewiston and Clarkston offer endless
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LEWISTON, FROM PAGE 7 possibilities for recreation and culture. In 2009, Outdoor Life magazine rated the top 200 Towns for Sportsmen and named Lewiston No. 1. As if that’s not enough to brag about, residents like to point out Lewiston is the setting for the song “Hot Rod Lincoln.” Songwriter Charlie Ryan changed the name to San Pedro because he thought the name Lewiston too obscure.
Asotin County Family Aquatic Center
The Asotin County Family Aquatic Center features an indoor 25-yard, eight lane lap pool, a fitness center and a warm water therapy pool. The indoor pool is open year round and is available for birthday parties. The aquatic center is at 1603
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Fall is in the air and the trees for all to see while strolling along the Snake River on the Clarkston bike path.
Dustan Loop in Clarkston. Call (509) 758-0110 for more information, or log on to www.theaquaticcenter.org and learn some pirate lingo.
Greenbelt Trails
The greenbelt of the Clearwater and Snake River
National Recreational Trail follows the Snake River from Highway 129 in Clarkston, Wash., to Chief Looking Glass Park in Asotin, Wash. The paved trail offers 16 miles of landscaped pathways connecting Asotin and Clarkston and Lewiston, Idaho. Many walkers, joggers, roller-skaters, bicyclists and strollers enjoy the trail year round. Visitors can enjoy the view of sheer cliffs on the Washington side or look across the river to Hells Gate State Park on the Idaho side. The trail crosses through two parks. The smaller of the two, Beachview Park, offers picnic tables and rest rooms. The larger park, Swallows Park, offers visitors a playground, picnic tables, covered shelters, drinking fountains and rest rooms. There also is a boat launch at Swallows Park.
Lewis-Clark Center for Arts and History
“Chinese at the Confluence” is a permanent exhibit at the Lewis and Clark Center for Arts and History at 415 Main St. in Lewiston. The unique exhibit features items from Lewiston’s Beuk Aie Temple. A collection of 8
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Chinese artifacts from the early days of Lewiston is also featured. Hundreds of Chinese immigrants came to the Lewiston area in the 1860s following the discovery of gold in north central Idaho. The center also sponsors contemporary artists with exhibits throughout the year. The center is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. More information is available by calling (208) 792-2243 or by logging on to www.lcsc.edu/museum.
76th Lewiston Roundup Nothing completes a western vacation like a rodeo. Roping and riding are a way of life, even to modern ranchers, and there’s no shortage of cowboys wanting to carry the tradition into the rodeo arena. An amateur or professional rodeo is scheduled in the area almost every weekend from late April through September. Promoters of the Sept. 8 -12 Lewiston Roundup shout, “She’s Wild!” The Lewiston Roundup attracts top competitors from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and offers the full
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lewiston, from Page 8 line of professional events, plus local amateur barrel racing. The Lewiston Roundup Grounds are located at 7000 Tammany Creek Road, south of Lewiston. While in town for the rodeo, be sure to attend the Saturday morning Roundup Parade. Friday and Saturday night dances accompany rodeo performances at the nearby indoor arena. Log on to www.lewis tonroundup.org for more information and a schedule of events.
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Jack O’Connor Heritage Center
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The Jack O’Connor Hunting Heritage and Education Center sits on a hilltop just inside Hells Gate State Park, with a commanding view of the Snake River and the area Jack O’Connor called home. The center tells the story of the world-famous outdoor writer and features a display of some of his hunting trophies. The center l Serves as a memorial to the legacy of Jack O’Connor, one of the best-known outdoor writers of the 20th Century, displaying his collection of mounts, writings, guns and related memorabilia l Promotes and perpetuates the hunting heritage of America l Educates the public about the important role hunting plays in resource management l Educates future generations of Americans about safe and ethical hunting. The center is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October. It will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday from November through April. It is open Sunday and Monday by appointment only. 5600 Hells Gate Rd., P.O. Box 394 Phone: (208) 743-
This park in Clarkston, Wash., features 47 RV spaces with 50 amp power, indoor pool and hot tub, full service marina, store, free Internet access and more. Everything is handicap accessible. It is a Good Sam park and is pet friendly. It is open year round. (509)758-6963 or www.hells canyon.net.
Chief Looking Glass Park
This park is operated by the city of Asotin, Wash., and includes launch ramps, boat docks, moorage, marine fuel, picnic tables, tennis courts, a playground, swimming areas, drinking water and rest rooms. From Clarkston, take Highway 129 about five miles south.
Granite Lake RV Resort is located on the Lower Granite Lake inside the city of Clarkston. It has a clubhouse available for groups or rallies. Each site has full hook-ups, free wi-fi, concrete patios and satellite TV. It also offers laundry facilities and rest room and showers. It is pet friendly. It offers golfing, biking, fishing, sailing or just relaxing in your landscaped site on the lake. It is near big box and grocery stores, restaurants and gas stations. (800) 989-4578, www.granitelakervresort.com Facilities: 75 full-hookup RV sites with 18 pull-through sites, 50 foot maximum RV length, phone hookups and TV hookups.
Nez Perce County Fair
The theme for the 66th annual Nez Perce County Fair is “Country Nights and Carnival Lights.” The fair is celebration of life in Nez Perce County. It opens to the public Sept. 23 and closes Sept. 26. Entertainment ranges from music and cowboy poetry to a petting zoo and carnival. Call (208) 743-3302 or log on to www.npcfair.org for more information.
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Hells Gate State Park, just outside of Lewiston, includes 200 acres that border the Snake River. The May 2009 issue of Sunset Magazine lists Hells Gate as one of the 19 best campgrounds in the Northwest, and it is easy to see why. There are 93 campsites within 100 yards of the Snake River, offering shade trees and grass. Power and water hookups are available at 64 sites. All sites include picnic tables and barbecue grills. There are modern rest rooms with showers and a nearby dump station. There are a number of small, rustic cabins for rent as well. The Snake River is perfect for personal watercraft, jet boats and water skiing. Hells Gate Marina has more than 100 slips available on a daily to yearly basis. There also is a public boat launch, store, rest rooms and plenty of parking. Camping: Developed, electricity, maximum 60 foot space, firewood. Reservations required (208) 799-5015. Facilities: Showers, flush toilets, group shelter, camp store, dumpstation. Trails: Hiking, equestrian and biking Boating: Ramps and marina. Log on to www. parksandrecreation.idaho.
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The University of Idaho, located at Moscow, was established as a land-grant institution in 1889 by the Territorial Legislature. Located 30 miles north of the Lewiston-Clarkston area, the main campus of University of Idaho is surrounded by the rolling hills of the Palouse. After each quiet summer, the town explodes with activity when students arrive in late August. The Hartung Theatre, located on the UI campus, is a 417-seat theater that has performances throughout the year. It features dramas, comedies and musicals by the university’s Theater Arts department. More information or tickets are available at (208) 885-7212.
Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival
The University of Idaho is a slightly peculiar place for the world renowned Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival put on in his memory. Every year, thousands of students, musicians and jazz fans pack into Moscow and the university for a week of great jazz music. The festival has
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been named one of the top 250 events in the United States by two publications serving the special-events industry. Performers have included jazz greats such as Diana Krall, drummer Elvin Jones and his brother, Hank Jones, saxophonists Stan Getz and Jerry Mulli-
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gan and singers Kitty Margolis and Dianne Reeves. The festival is filled with instruction, sharing and performing. Grade school, junior high, high school and college students mingle with jazz greats. The 2011 festival is set for Feb. 23 through 26. Call ahead for tickets to the spectacular event at (208) 885-6765. Tickets go on sale around Dec. 1. Log on to www.jazz.uidaho.edu for more information.
Washington State University, Pullman, Wash. First opened in the early 1800s as an agricultural college, Washington State University is still well known for its agricul-
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ture department. The college opened in 1892 with five teachers to teach 29 students and 63 preparatory students. Today, the university draws an ethnic and culturally diverse student body of 19,000 students and offers more than 150 undergraduate majors and 100 master’s and doctoral degrees. The school’s football program gained national attention when the Cougars made their first Rose Bowl appearance in 67 years on New Year’s Day 1998. 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 on the WSU campus. Ballet and operatic touring companies,
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Appaloosa Horse Museum
Located on Highway 8 in Moscow near the Washington state line, the Appaloosa Horse Museum features Nez Perce Indian regalia and artifacts and permanent displays depicting the history of the Appaloosa horse. The museum is open 12 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Donations are accepted and a gift shop is located inside the museum. More information is available at (208) 882-5578 ext. 279 or at www.appaloosa.org.
Elk River, Idaho
Elk River was established 100 years ago, and it has always been known for snow. The area has 300 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and plenty of cross-country skiing opportunities. The area is popular with hunters, too, in the fall. If the outdoors is too out there for you, the Elk River Lodge and General Store can be your
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Cast members of Moscow Community Theatre’s production of Babes in Toyland go through dress rehearsal as they prepare for their opening at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre in Moscow.
headquarters for staying inside reading and relaxing. Once you try its famous home-made huckleberry ice cream, you may not want to leave. Call (208) 826-3299 or log on to www.elkriverlodge.net for more information.
Palouse Ice Rink
The Palouse Ice Rink in Moscow at the Rotary Veterans Memorial Pavilion offers adult and youth hockey and figure skating as well as open
skating. Private lessons are available, and the facility may
be rented. (208) 882-7188. www.palouseicerink.com
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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 Bryden 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! LSF
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A good reputation speaks for itself and that’s what Golden Dragon Restaurant has established throughout 32 years of business. Golden Dragon specializes in Cantonese, Mandarin and Szechuan Cuisine and they have a refreshing selection of wine and beer. They offer free delivery to hotels and motels. Golden Dragon is open 7 days a week 11am - 10pm
In Clarkston, Washington it’s the home of great food, a friendly and personable staff and the best all American meal this side of the Snake River. Featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner - all served anytime just for you. Beer and Wine available. Jawbone Flats Cafe is where people go for fun. Free Wifi.
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Sure Macullen’s was selected as the “Best Upscale Dining” establishment in KLEWTV’s 2010 “Best of the West” contest, but just because we’re upscale, doesn’t mean you can’t show up in jeans and a t-shirt. So come on by and enjoy a refreshing drink in the Spirit Lounge, or some light apps in our cozy dining room. We’re known locally (and from places as far away as Oak Harbor, WA) for our amazing appetizers, Certified Angus Beef® steaks, and seafood, and we’re home to the famous Macullen’s Shrimpcargot! Visit us at www.macullens.com for our hours, complete menu and links to our Facebook & Foursquare pages.
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”.
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PHOENIX MOUNTAIN For 22 years Phoenix Mountain restaurant has been the first in Chinese/American cuisine with fast, friendly service. This full service restaurant will entice you to try the best in Chinese dining. If you want to dine in privacy or have a get together for a large dining event, Phoenix Mountain is the place to be. We also have full bar service. Dine in or place your call for orders to go. The finest in quality Chinese cuisine garden room dining, large menu to choose from in Chinese and American food.
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Offering daily lunch specials, hot dogs, chili dogs, foot long dogs, foot long chili cheese dogs, polish dogs, polish chili cheese dogs, and snack goodies such as nachos, big super soft pretzels, chili Frito boats, fresh baked cookies, scooped ice cream, butter popcorn, gourmet popcorn, Pepsi products, slushies, coffee, Cappuccinos, and hot chocolate.Sugar Shack specializes in nostalgic candies sold by the pound. Gourmet chocolates, specialty chocolate art by Adams Place, and unique gifts for all ages and occasions. Located in downtown Clarkston with off street parking available on the side of our building. We strive to offer a pleasant shopping experience and reasonable prices for all... Come experience the FUN Everyone Needs a Li’l Sugar. 923 6th Street, Clarkston, WA (509) 758-2090
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For over 49 years, the Strike and Spare Bar & Grill has been serving the best homemade soups, prime rib and gourmet sandwiches in the valley. 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!
Rowdy’s Texas Steak House and Saloon is where folks come to for big meals at a small price. Featuring steaks, prime rib, hamburgers, chicken, salads, and much more. Banquet and meeting facilities available. Across from the Lewiston Center Mall.
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Pioneer Association president in 1988, Orville Flerchinger, 103, of Clarkston, is paraded through Pomeroy in a boattail speedster driven by Loren Beale.
Walla Walla, Washington, on U.S. Highway 12, is one of the best and least known wine areas in the region. Some experts credit the massive floods that roared through the area during the last ice age with laying down the perfect soil for grapes. Whatever the reason, Walla Walla is home to 100
wineries, many of which offer tours, and some are known for being dog friendly. To learn more, log on to 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
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the Sweet Onion Festival. The Downtown Walla Walla Walking tour is a great way to sample the area’s historic architecture and history. Visitors can contact the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation office at 33 East Main, Suite 213, or call (509) 5298755 for information. Fort Walla Walla Museum is located within the onesquare-mile military reservation that served as Fort Walla Walla from the 1850s to the early 1900s. It features a pioneer settlement complete with original buildings including a cabin built by Ransom Clark in the 1850s, the Union School built in 1867, a jail from Prescott, Wash., a barbershop, a railroad depot from Eureka Flats and many other buildings. There are
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also five spacious exhibit halls filled with hundreds of exhibits featuring horse-era agriculture, pioneer life and military history. Time magazine rated Fort Walla Walla Museum as one of 11 notable sites in the nation to experience the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and the National Park Service added its recognition in 2005. Fort Walla Walla Museum offers programs, special events, kids camps, and tours for schools or other groups. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April through October. 755 Myra Rd., Walla Walla. Call (509) 525-7703 or log on to www.fortwallawalla museum.org for more information. Waitsburg, Wash., still operates under the terms of its
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 WEST, from Page 14 territorial charter. The weekly Waitsburg Times began publishing in 1878 and is still going. Pick a month, and Waitsburg probably has a celebration of some kind. In 2007, Budget Travel named Waitsburg, population 1,212, as one of the 10 coolest small towns in America. The Bruce Memorial Museum on Main Street is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The Lewis & Clark Trail State Park offers camping, picnicking, hiking and historical re-enactments. Dayton, Wash., 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, along with several other businesses. The area flourished, and the fine homes the businessmen built for their families run the style from Queen Anne to Craftsman. Ninety of these 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 designed in the Stick/Eastlake style. It has been beautifully restored and is now a museum. Revolving exhibits are featured in the upstairs gallery. The depot museum also features guided tours, fabulous local photos, antiques and a gift shop. It is at 222 E. Commercial St. (509) 382-2026 www. daytonhistoricdepot.org. Dayton is the county seat of Columbia County and boasts the oldest operating county courthouse in the state. Bluewood ski area is just 21 miles TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010
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away. Between Dayton and Starbuck, Wash., a short detour from U.S. Highway 12 onto State Route 261 leads to one of the most impressive and least known example 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 what is now the Missoula Valley in western Montana. The falls in Palouse Falls State Park plunge 200 feet into the pool below. The 105-acre park offers camping and a view of a waterfall that puts Niagara to shame. Starbuck, Wash., has easy access to the Snake River, making it popular with fishermen and campers. The Snake River bridge at Lyons Ferry carries traffic on State Route 261 was built in 1927 and crossed the
Columbia River at Vantage, Wash. It was dismantled in 1963 and stored until 1968 when it was reassembled at Lyons Ferry at the confluence of the Snake and Palouse rivers. Pomeroy, Wash is named for Joseph M. Pomeroy, a rancher who purchased land in 1864 and platted the town site in 1878. Other early European visitors were the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1805 and Capt. Bonneville in 1834. It is the county seat of Garfield County. Visiting Pomeory is like visting another era, with its turn-of-the-century courthouse and Victorian homes. There is not one streetlight in town, but visitors find many reasons to stop, nonetheless. Winter activities in the nearby Umatilla National Forest include camping, hunting, snowmobiling, cross-country
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skiing and more. For more information, log on to www. pomeroychamberofcommerce.com or www.fs.fed.us/r6/uma/ recreation/wintersports. Pataha, Wash., sits alongside Pataha Creek, and Pataha is from the Nez Perce Indian word for brush. The Nez Perce trail runs through here. The Lewis and Clark expedition and Capt. Bonneville traveled through the area early on, and in 1861 James Bowers settled in the present town site. Wheat grown in the area is known for its high gluten content. Now the town is known for the Pataha Flour Mill, which offers tours and contains a gift shop, restaurant and an historic camera collection. For more information, log on to www. patahaflourmill.com or call (509) 843-3799. 15
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always has something going on, whether it’s a wine tasting, a golf tournament, or a foot race. The highlight of the year comes in September with Lumberjack Days during the Clearwater County Fair. This logging show celebrates the area’s heritage of woods work with everything from draft horse competitions to hot saw contests (think chain saws on steroids) and has been profiled in the Smithsonian Magazine. It’s not to be missed. Orofino has an abundance of places to eat and places to stay, ranging from the simple to the elegant. Log on to www.orofino.com for complete information. 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 and the reservoir is stocked with kokanee salmon and rainbow trout. The visitors center is located at the top of the dam about six TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010
miles from Orofino. Guides are on hand to answer questions, while there are several displays and audio-visual programs. There also are natural history, archeological and historical displays. For more information, contact the visitors center at (208) 476-1255. The Dworshak National Fish Hatchery was built by the Army Corps of Engineers and completed in 1968 and is the largest steelhead hatchery in the world. Visitors may take a self-guided tour of the facility seven days a week. The tour route includes the Visitor Center and spawning balcony, plus the outdoor facilities. Visitors are guided along the route by yellow fish “fin-prints.” Interpretive signs throughout the hatchery explain hatchery operations and tell the story of the fish. The hatchery grounds and our Visitor Center are open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Log on to www.fws.gov/ dworshak for more information or call (208) 476-4591. Guided tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Dworshak State Park is located among the trees on the
western shore of Dworshak Reservoir. The area is known for its moderate summer nights and mild winter temperatures. Camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and water-skiing are just a few of the many activities that await park visitors. A boat ramp and handling dock provide easy launching. There are three group camping loops designed to accommodate those groups that desire more privacy. A modern central rest room and shower house are provided for campers, and vault toilets and water faucets are located throughout the park. See EAST, Page 18 An RV dump station is
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located near the entrance of the park. Big Eddy Lodge can be rented by calling (208) 476-5994. The park also includes Freeman Creek Campground and Three Meadows Group Camp areas. Camping: Developed, electricity, maximum 50 feet of space, firewood. Facilities: Showers, flush toilets, group shelter, dump station. Trails: Hiking Boating: Ramps, docks. Kamiah, just 22 miles east of Orofino, gets its name from the Nez Perce words for “many rope litters.” The Nez Perce made ropes from the bark of hemlock trees at this site. The Lewis and Clark expedition stayed here several weeks in 1806 waiting for the snow to melt so they could continue their journey home. Kamiah has a competition-sized swimming pool, a bowling alley, gun club, garden clubs, riding clubs, rodeo association and a community library. There are three ski areas within an hour’s drive, and only a short distance to snowmobiling country. A few miles upstream from Kamiah is The Heart of the Monster, which is, literally, the heart of the Nez Perce people’s creation story. The site is also where the non-treaty Nez Perce crossed the Clearwater
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River during the 1877 war. The Kooskia National Fish Hatchery raises spring chinook salmon and traps adult steelhead for the hatchery at Dworshak. Visitors can follow an interpretive trail around the hatchery, which also has a wildlife viewing deck. The hatchery is on Clear Creek Road, two miles west of Kooskia. For more information, visit www.fws.gov/kooskia. At the confluence of the Selway, Clearwater and Lochsa rivers, Three Rivers Resort has been taking care of travelers since the early 1960s, about the same time the highway was paved all the way through to Montana. It is open year round, with motel rooms, cabins, RV spaces and tent sites. It has a full restaurant and bar, and a deck that overlooks the Lochsa River (Lochsa means rough water in Nez Perce; Sel-
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way means calm water). Other amenities include a pool and hot tub. After an outing of skiing, snowmobiling, hunting or fishing, this is the place to be. More information is available at (208) 926-4430 or www. threeriversresort.com. Just a fly cast from Powell Ranger Station on U.S. Highway 12, the Lochsa Lodge is the last outpost before the
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And every August, Pierce cuts loose during 1860s Days to celebrate its pioneer past. The first government building in Idaho is in Pierce. The Shoshone County Courthouse, built in 1862, has seen lots of history. It is just behind the logging museum. Other spots of historical interest include Our Lady of the Woodland Catholic Church, a log church built in the early 1900s that is still in use, and. At one point during the gold rush, Chinese were the majority in Idaho, and the Chinese cem-
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etery stands witness to that. Twelve miles farther south on Hwy. 11 is the town of Weippe. The Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery met the Nez Perce Indians just a few miles from the present town, and the Weippe Discovery Center features several historical murals and a living Lewis & Clark Landscape display, along with other information about the Weippe area. Long before the arrival of Lewis and Clark, the Nez Perce had been digging camas bulbs for food for millennia. The Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery met the Nez Perce Indians just a few miles from the present town, and the Weippe Discovery Center features several historical murals and a living Lewis & Clark Landscape display, along with other information about the Weippe area. Visitors can plan their own treks, walking along the Lewis and Clark Trail or the Nee Mee Poo Trail, the historic route the Nez Perce Indians to the buf-
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falo grounds across the Rockies and which they took to Montana during the war of 1877. But any time is a good time to visit the Pierce-Weippe area. Hunters have thousands of square miles to range over in search of whitetail deer, elk, bear and cougar. Snowmobilers have access to more than 200 miles of groomed trails. Downhill skiers can take advantage of the lack of crowds at Bald Mountain, and cross-country skiers have only to pick a direction and start. Once the day is done, there’s no reason to leave. Pierce and Weippe have dozens of places to eat and stay. Choices range from cafes, RV parks and motel rooms to restaurants, cabins and lodges. There are choices for every budget and taste. From Weippe, Hwy 11 loops back to U.S. Highway 12 at Greer through the Weippe Prairie, which is one of eight registered landmarks in Idaho and is part of the Lewis and Clark Historic Trail. TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010
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the small town of Winchester, which is in fact named for the rifle. Winchester boasts a beautiful 103-acre state park that offers ice fishing, cross-country skiing, camping, hiking and interpretive programs. For reservations, call (888) 922-6743 or log on to www.parksandrec reation.idaho.gov/parks/win chesterlake or call (208) 924-
7563 for more information. Just one mile west of Winchester State Park is the Wolf Education and Research Center. One of the largest of its kind in North America, this enclosure is the home of the Sawtooth Pack: wolves of the Nez Perce. These wolves provide the public a rare opportunity to
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observe and learn about wolves in their natural habitat. There are interactive and informative displays and exhibits in the visitor center. Hours: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open by reservation only the remainder of the year except weekends in May
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SOUTH, from Page 21 and September when the center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or to schedule tours, call (208) 924-6960 Monday through Friday or log on to www.wolfcenter.org. The town of Cottonwood offers numerous possibilities. The world’s largest beagle greets visitors from just off the highway at Dog Bark Park. Thirty-foot-tall Sweet Willy Colton has been featured on cnn.com, among other places, and is a bed and breakfast that sleeps six. Willy, Toby and a menagerie of critters are on display, all carved by chain saw artists Dennis J. Sullivan and Frances Conklin, (208) 962DOG (3647). Visitors to Cottonwood can’t afford to miss the museum at the Monastery of St. Gertrude. St. Gertrude is home for nearly 60 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, plus a varied collection of minerals, firearms, Nez Perce artifacts, religious items and other objects connected to local history. The Rhoades Emmanuel Memorial, an extraordinary collection
A lone ice fisherman tries his luck at Winchester Lake State Park.
of fine Asian and European art pieces, is another significant exhibit located here. The original monastery building is listed on the National Historic Register. The main altar in the chapel is constructed of oak. It arrived at the monastery in 1928, after it was constructed at Sigmaringen, Germany. The monastery is visible on the knoll from Cottonwood. The museum is open year round Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 to 4:30 Pa-
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cific time. Admission is $5 for adults, and $2 for children 7 to 17. Information is available at (208) 962-2050 and at www. historicalmusematstgertrude.org. Grangeville is the only town in Idaho with a mammoth in its park. The Camas Prairie was home to Columbian mammoths 11,000 years ago, and the Mammoth House holds the skeleton of one that was excavated at nearby Tolo Lake. Grangeville has more going for it than mammoths. It is the home of the famous Ray Holes Saddle Shop, the oldest saddle shop in Idaho (208) 983-1460, and a U.S. Forest Service smokejumper base (208) 9831964. Both are open to visitors. Those who feel the need to get back to an earlier time can find it at the Sunset Auto View, one of only six drive-in theaters in Idaho. The theater is open from May 1 to Oct. 1 and is just outside Grangeville off Highway 13. Turn right on Mt. Idaho Grade Road and
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then drive one half-mile to the theater. Call (208) 983-5509 for show times. Or log on to www.bluefoxtheater.com. Just past the drive-in, the Mt. Idaho Grade Road passes through Mt. Idaho, a pioneer settlement that served the nearby gold mining areas. Many people still call it home, and the cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers, including some who died in the Nez Perce War of 1877. Leaving Mt. Idaho, the road descends to Hwy 14 along the South Fork of the Clearwater River and on to the remote towns of Elk City and Dixie, where snowmobilers will find a lifetime of places to ride. Elk City is the last place to buy gasoline. Just 14 miles from Elk City on Red River Road, is the legendary Red River Hot Springs Resort. Owner Bob Blake has completely restored this gem. The natural hot springs
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Enjoy the trip: Practice safe winter driving MS — The cold weather means a few different things for people, like shoveling snow, kids’ sled races, and treacherous driving conditions. Snow, sleet and ice can make for difficult driving, even for experienced people behind the wheel. For example, from 2004 to 2006, the Ohio State Highway Patrol recorded 105 fatalities on snowy or icy Ohio roads,
and there were nearly 15,000 injury accidents. As we prepare to enter the season of tricky road conditions, it may pay for drivers of all ages to undergo a refresher course in safe winter driving techniques.
plan accordingly. Keep the radio tuned to a traffic and weather station to keep abreast of any changing situations, accidents or weather warnings. l Prepare your vehicle by stocking it with winter survival necessities. Winter weather l Before you leave the build- can often mean breakdowns. ing, check the latest weather re- Getting caught on the side of port. It will help you anticipate the road for a few hours can any approaching storms and be treacherous in sub-zero
weather. Make sure that you have certain supplies in your trunk for such emergencies. Stock up on road flares, a warm blanket, a battery-powered radio, a flashlight, bottled water, extra windshield washer fluid, sand or cat litter (this can be used to provide traction if your wheels are slipping trying to get
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War of 1877 was fought here, and the battlefield sits between the old and new highways. The self-guided tour gives a good account of the battle from the perspective of the Army and the Nez Perce Indians. White Bird Summit Lodge, at the top of the old grade, offers white water rafting and trail riding. More information is available by calling (208) 983-1802 or logging on to www.whitebirdsummit.com. The town of White Bird (named for a Nez Perce chief ) sits at the bottom of the grade and offers numerous recreational opportunities, from horseback riding to fishing to bird watching. White Bird also offers the easiest access (via the road to Pittsburgh Landing) into Hells Canyon, the deepest gorge in the United States, and the recreation areas at Hammer Creek. There’s always something to do. Just in June are the White Bird Rodeo, the Just for the Hill of it bike race and White Bird Days Parade. Riggins is the whitewater capital of Idaho. Here you can book rafting trips for a day or a week or charter trips for bass, steelhead, trout or sturgeon. Riggins has water on three sides and access to the Seven Devils and the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area on the fourth. If it can be done
back to the 1940s. The museum is on the National Register of Historic Places; the eight buildings were built in 1937 by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Three of the buildings are of Finnish log construction. Log on to www. centralidahohistoricalmuseum. com or call (208) 634-4497 for more information and visiting hours. Thirty miles from McCall is the famous Burgdorf Hot Springs. Established by Frederick Burgdorf in 1870, the hot springs have been easing weary minds ever since. The water in the 10-by-10 spring box is 113 degrees, while the water in the 50-by-85 pool ranges from 104 to 100 degrees. The cabins are rustic but snug; think of it as camping without needing to bring a tent. Linens are provided but guests must bring all other bedding. Basic food staples are available at the resort, but guest must bring their own food and cooking utensils. Those who choose to camp in one of the many nearby Forest Service campgrounds are welcome to take a dip after 10 a.m. Burgdorf is accessible from McCall via the Warren Wagon road by car or snowmobile. For more information, call (208) 636-3036 or log on to www.secesh.net/Burgdorf. htm.
are funneled into a swimming pool, hot tub and private bathtubs. The water comes out of the ground at about 130 degrees and has 16 different minerals. Log on to www. redriverhotspringsidaho.com for more information or call (208) 842-2587 or e-mail redriver hotsprings@hotmail.com. Visitors to Dixie can find food, adventure and a place to stay at the Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge. Owners Rick and Debbie Koesel offer pack trips, fishing and trail rides during the summer and hunting trips in the fall. During the winter, visitors have 262 miles of groomed trails for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. The lodge has nine rooms and can sleep 20 and the Dixie motel has another six units. More information is available by calling (208) 842-2417 or logging on to www.silverspur lodge.com. Continuing on U.S. Highway 95, travelers are treated to a vast panorama of the Salmon River country from atop the White Bird Grade. The old grade with its numerous switchbacks was replaced by the current one in 1975, but it is a popular road with motorcyclists and bicyclists alike. The first battle of the TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010
outdoors, it can be done in Riggins. Just a few miles north of New Meadows is Zim’s Hot Springs. Zim’s is open yearround. The water surfaces at 145 degrees and is cooled in two large pools. One is kept at 93 degrees and the other is at 103 degrees. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and closed on Mondays. More information is available by calling (208) 347-2686 or by writing to P.O. Box 314, New Meadows, ID, 83654. At New Meadows, U.S. Highway 95 continues south to Boise and Highway 55 travels through Meadows Valley toward the resort town of McCall, where visitors can find something to do all year round. The list is nearly endless: mountain biking, sailing, boating, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, shopping — McCall has it. Visitors can stay in resorts, motels, hotels and B&Bs that fit any budget and lifestyle. While in McCall, visitors should take the opportunity to visit the Central Idaho Historical Museum, which is dedicated to the history of central Idaho. Exhibits include a Murray Morliss steam engine and several more displays on Idaho forest history. The museum is now home to the Smokey Bear collection, with items dating
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DRIVING, from Page 23 in and out of a parking spot or ditch), a first aid kit and a cell phone. l Try to keep a full tank of gas during cold weather so the fuel lines won’t freeze. l Winter driving requires different tactics. One of the best tips is to slow down. Also leave much more space between your vehicle and others on the road; winter road condi-
tions often require longer stopping times. Start braking very early on as you approach any intersections to compensate for skidding. Avoid abrupt actions while operating the vehicle. Sudden stopping, steering or accelerating can cause you to lose control of the car. l Many people purchase SUVs because they think that 4-wheel-drive vehicles will enable them to drive in snowy conditions without making any changes to their driving
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split-second decisions. l Remember that trucks are heavier than cars and will require even more time for stopping. Don’t cut off a truck — or any vehicle — in snowy conditions. l Use your brakes correctly. If you have anti-lock brakes, you should simply apply slow, steady pressure. Pumping the brakes is only for older vehicles without ABS systems.
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South on Oregon Highway 3 Incorporated in 1887, Joseph, Ore., is now home to more than 1,100 residents, including many artists and artisans. Ranching, farming and timber harvesting are mainstays of the economy with tourism and art adding both diversity and new dimensions. Situated in the heart of the Wallowa Valley in northeastern Oregon, Joseph, located 4,190 feet above sea level, sits at the base of the Wallowa Mountains with peaks rising more than 9,000 feet. Visitors expecting high desert conditions are surprised to find snow-capped mountains, numerous streams and rivers and the lush green of the valley. Referred to as the gateway to the Eagle Cap Wilderness and
the Hell’s Canyon National Recreation Area, Joseph is just one mile north of beautiful Wallowa Lake, six miles south of Enterprise, the county seat, 75 miles east of La Grande, Ore. and 90 miles south of Lewiston, Idaho. For a unique travel experience, consider the Eagle Cap Excursion Train. This scenic rail journey is 63 miles long and links the communities of Elgin, Wallowa, Enterprise and Joseph, Ore. The rails pass through roadless areas along the Grande Ronde River, which is designated a Wild and Scenic River. The rail season begins in early May and ends Oct. 31. More information is available by calling Union County
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Tourism at (541) 963-8588 or the Wallow Chamber of Commerce at (541) 426-4622 or logging on to www.eaglecap train.com. or www.unioncoun tychamber.org. Steelhead fishermen may try their luck on the fishing train operated by the Wallowa Union Railroad in conjunction with the Minam Motel and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The train runs several miles into roadless country down the Wallowa River, also a Wild and Scenic River, from Minam. Riders can fish all day and catch the train back to Minam. Contact the Minam Motel for reservations and information at (541) 437-4475. The Seven Devils Mountain Range, forming part of the eastern edge of the Hell’s
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Canyon National Recreation Area, and the Eagle Cap Wilderness are within view and can easily be seen from atop North America’s steepest four person gondola carrying passengers up the western flank of Mt. Howard from Wallowa Lake. Winter recreation includes steelhead fishing, downhill and cross-country skiing, show boarding and snowmobiling. Motels, cabins and bed and breakfasts are available year round. At Wallowa Lake, campers are surrounded on three sides by 9,000 foot tall snow-capped mountains and a large clear lake. Whether there for camping or just to visit for a few hours, there is something here for everyone to enjoy. TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010
fishing
Welcome to Steelhead Country You can call Lewiston and the surrounding area Steelhead Country. Anglers from across the country and around the globe flock to the region to fish for the sea-run rainbow trout that can grow to 40 inches and tip the scales at 20-plus pounds. The season stretches from late July through April and offers anglers of all sorts chances to catch the hard-fighting fish. Steelhead begin returning from the Pacific Ocean in July and August. They swim up the Columbia and Snake rivers, crossing eight dams along the way, before reaching Lewiston and the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers. The fish don’t spawn until April and May, giving anglers up to eight months of fishing. In the late summer and early fall the fish tend to stack up in the confluence of the two rivers or nose into to the Clearwater to take advantage of cooler water temperatures. Here anglers who fish from boats or shore can catch a steelhead within site of Lewiston or Clarkston. But fishing in these two areas lasts the entire season. When the run is at its peak it is not uncommon to see a fleet of boats plying the waters that separate the two towns. The first chance for anglers
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to catch and keep a steelhead comes Aug. 1 when a short stretch of the Clearwater River, from its mouth to Memorial Bridge at Lewiston, opens to
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The most anticipated day of the year for many anglers is Oct. 15 when the entire Clearwater River opens to steelhead fishing. The river is known for its strain of large steelhead that spend two or three years feeding in the ocean before returning to spawn. But even before the catchand-keep seasons open on the area’s various rivers, many anglers eagerly participate in catch-and-release fishing. As fall progresses, steelhead continue their journey upstream. Fishing begins to heat up in the Clearwater, Salmon, Grand Ronde and Snake River in Hells Canyon as leaves begin to change color and drop from trees. The best early season fishing is at the confluence of the Clearwater and Snake River as well as the lower end of the Clearwater. August through mid October, is a popular time for fly anglers to hit the Clearwater River during the catch-and-release season. Fly anglers also like to head to the Grand Ronde that flows into the Snake River near the lower end of Hells Canyon. Most of the fishing on the Snake and Salmon rivers is
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STEELHEAD, FROM PAGE 27 done by boat, although both rivers offer some opportunity for bank anglers. The Clearwater River is also popular with boat anglers, and the region maintains many boat ramps from Lewiston to Kooskia. In the late winter and early spring, steelhead begin entering the South Fork of the Clearwater River and the Little Salmon River near Riggins. Both rivers offer many opportunities for bank anglers. The steelhead run is split in
two parts known as the A-run and B-run. The bulk of the run is made up of A-run fish that tend to spend just one year in the ocean. Typical A-run steelhead are about five to 10 pounds. Most of these fish are bound for the Salmon, Grand Ronde, Imnaha and Snake rivers. The B-run returns a bit later, is a smaller run but the fish are bigger. Typical B-run steelhead are 12 to 16 pounds with the biggest fish tipping the scale at more than 20 pounds. Some steelhead are protected as threatened species under the
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hunting safety
Think safety to prevent hunting accidents Although game animals and hunting gear needs vary across the country, there is one aspect of hunting that is universal — the topic of safety. The combination of powerful firearms and the thrill of the hunt can lead to injury or death if safety precautions aren’t taken or careless mistakes are made. Before you grab your gun or bow, take a refresher course in hunting safety, and follow these tips: l First and foremost, always treat your firearm as if it were loaded. Never assume that the weapon is completely safe. l Remember muzzle control and trigger discipline. l Never point your firearm in anyone’s direction, even if it is unloaded. And don’t rest a weapon on your toe or foot, or up against a fence or tree. l Know your safe zone of
fire and stick to it. Your safe zone-of-fire is the area or direction in which you can safely fire a shot. (It is called “down range” at a shooting facility.) Be sure you know where your companions are at all times. Never swing your gun or bow out of your safe zone of fire. l Keep the safety engaged and your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. l Clearly identify your target before shooting. Every year, people are shot because they are mistaken for deer or other animals. Use binoculars, not your rifle scope, to identify your target. Until your target is fully visible and in good light, do not even raise the scope of your rifle to see it. Know what is in front of and behind your target. Never take a shot at any animal on top of ridges or
horizon since you don’t know what is behind it. It is a good idea to scout out your proposed hunting area to make sure there aren’t homes or roads close by. l Know how far your weapon will shoot; how many cartridges are in the chamber; and how accurate you are with a bow or gun. (Visit a gun range prior to hunting season to be sure your rifle is sighted in and to practice your shooting technique.) l Most states require hunters to complete a hunter education course. l Be sure you have the proper license and tags. l When hunting from a tree stand, use a shoulder harness or safety belt to prevent you from falling. l Keep your emotions in check. No trophy buck or pheasant is worth risking making a mistake.
l Obey all hunting regulations. l Hunt only during the state-allowed hours, usually from dawn until dusk. l Make sure you are hunting on public land. Do not hunt areas that are “Posted” as private property unless you have permission from the landowner. l Carry a map and compass and know how to use them. l Always unload your weapon after use. Never climb over a fence or any other obstacle such as a creek or climb into or out of a tree stand with a loaded weapon. l Practice ear and eye safety. Many hunters damage their ears by repeatedly firing a weapon without proper ear protection. If you must listen for game approaching, put a soft earplug in the ear closest to the firearm.
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Snowmobilers have room to roam Idaho has more groomed snowmobile trails than any other Western state — all through some of the most spectacular scenery you’ll ever see. With nearly unlimited miles of trails, both groomed and ungroomed, north central Idaho and the surrounding region offers some of the best snowmobiling around. From Dixie to Waha, snowmobilers of all experience levels can find trails to suit their abilities and take them through the beautiful forests and valleys of the area. To make snowmobiling safe and fun for everyone, the United States Forest Service offers these reminders: When on a trail, remember to move to the right when you meet others Remember to use caution on trails shared by cross-coun-
pretive center, warming hut, 24-hour rest room, snowmobile parking lot, parking for other recreationists and a 30-minute outer parking lot for larger commercial vehicles and other rest stop vehicles. The center sells maps, parking permits and winter usage information. The visitor center is open Dec. 1 through March, Friday to Monday from 9 to 4. Call (208) 942-1234 for Lolo Pass conditions. The phone number for the Powell Ranger Station is (208) 942-3113. From Lolo Pass, snowmobilDan and Twila Bieker ers can find their way to almost What could be better on a cold winter day than a blast through the woods? unlimited miles of snowmobile trails. The Lochsa Lodge, 20 try skiers and snowshoers Please keep your dogs off Do not run over trees; groomed trails and run them in miles by snowmobile from the Lolo Pass visitor center, offers other areas instead broken tops cause major tree food and lodging year-round. Buy required parking health problems The ungroomed trail is for permit If you pack it in, pack it advanced snowmobilers. From Watch for congestion in out the lodge, snowmobilers can the parking area and at takeoff ride to many other ungroomed points for skiers and snowmoareas such as Elk Summit and bilers Drive snowmobiles slowly Beaver Ridge. Powell Ranger Station: (208) 942-3113. Welcomes YOU to the L-C Valley! in parking areas The Buffalo Hump Corridor, just southeast of GranFIVE Decades of providing our Clients Near the Montana borgeville near the Gospel Hump Exceptional Personal Service to access the der, the Lolo Pass Area offers Wilderness, is a section of land snowmobiling from December perfect combo of “Banana-Belt” Climate, open to snowmobiling. through April. This trail system Luxury Living, Rural Settings, Acreages, This is a remote area, and connects the Lolo and ClearSpectacular Views, Exceptional Year-Round caution and good preparation water national forests. The Lolo are essential. This backcounHunting, Fishing, Water-Sports and nearby Ski Pass Visitor Center is also a rest try offers snowmobiling from Resorts. You’ll also find great family friendly area along U.S. Highway 12. SEE SNOWMOBILERS, PAGE 31 The center includes an intersmall-town values and big-city amenities, low 278330H5-10
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 snowmobilers, from Page 30 December through March. For information, call the Red River-Elk City Ranger District at (208) 842-2255. Known as a snowmobiler’s haven, the Elk City, Dixie and Red River areas provide breathtaking vistas and viewpoints. Elevations range from 3,000 feet near rivers to more than 6,000 feet on ridges and mountains. With more than 350 miles of groomed trails and millions of acres, the Nez Perce National Forest provides great snowmobiling all season long. Straying off the beaten path is a definite possibility with many areas for the adventurous crowd. At Anderson Butte, there is a fire tower with a spectacular view of the wilderness. From Dixie, trails stretch south of the breaks of the Salmon River and northwest to the old mining town of Orogrande in the Buffalo Hump area. You can plan a trip that will make a loop — with no backtracking. Elk City and Dixie offer food, lodging and gas to keep you on the trails as long as you like. Local events are offered throughout the winter in Elk City and Dixie including several snowmobile fun runs, snowmobile drag races, a snowmobile hill climb, a high country snowmobile barbecue and a winter carnival in Dixie. For information, call the Red River-Elk City Ranger District at (208) 842-2255. Snowmobilers can ride the historic Nez Perce Indian Trail and turn-of-the-century gold rush trails, like the Elk City Wagon Road trail. This is a 40 mile groomed trail following the route used by Nez Perce Indians and early gold prospectors, from Clearwater to Elk City. More than 100 miles TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010
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of groomed snowmobiles trails are maintained by the SnoDrifters Club of Grangeville. The Grangeville area has numerous places to stay and dine. The Grangeville area trails boast a long snowmobiling season — from November to April. Located southeast of Lewiston, near the town of Grangeville, this area has easy access to more than 2 million acres of the Nez Perce National Forest. The Milner Trail, beginning at the Fish Creek Meadows parking lot, stretches 40 miles to the mining ghost town of Florence. Side trips and vistas of the Gospel Hump Wilderness and Seven Devils Peaks highlight the trail. Winchester State Park has over 100 miles of groomed trails. At the Craig Mountain area, 15 miles south of Lewiston, there are trails to Soldiers Meadows Reservoir and Waha Lake that provide more than 150 miles of trails that connect to the Winchester, Kueterville and Cottonwood area. The Pierce area offers a long season for snowmobiling — from November to April. The 300-plus miles of groomed trails and the many miles of mountain climbing and boondocking provide a variety of riding and scenery. This area has excellent
backcountry with groomed and wild trails ideally suited for snowmachines. The views include frozen lakes, smooth meadows and spectacular peaks. Wildlife is abundant and a day of riding will possibly offer up a glimpse of deer, moose, bobcat or maybe even a mountain lion. Riders of all skill levels will enjoy the historical and scenic wonders of this part of rugged northern Idaho. This area is rich in history and snowmobilers can retrace parts of the trails Lewis and Clark covered on their historic journey through the area in the early 1800s. Maps and information are available at many businesses in Pierce and Weippe. After a great day on the trails, why not stay where you are? Weippe and Pierce offer cafes, restaurants, motels, resorts and RV parks for ev-
eryone. For more information, contact the Pierce-Weippe Chamber at (208) 435-4406 or at www.pierce-weippechamber. com or e-mail info@ pierce-weippechamber.com. Just south of Lewiston, the Waha and Craig Mountain area offers snowmobiling from January to March. More than 150 miles of groomed trails connect the Waha Lake area to Winchester, Keuterville and Cottonwood. These trails offer open as well as forested areas. Parking is available near Waha and Winchester. The Latah County area offers snowmobilers 300-plus miles of groomed trails from January to April. The largest section, in the Elk River area, 53 miles east of Moscow, Idaho, offers a 50mile snowmobile trail system follows Forest Service roads. It is groomed intermittently and ranges in elevation from 2,800 to 6,000 feet. The Palouse Divide area is 42 miles north of Moscow. Parking areas at Elk River and Palouse Divide are plowed as needed. On Moscow Mountain, just northeast of Moscow, is a smaller area of trails that loops around for a view point at the summit. Lodging, food and gas can be found at Elk River and Moscow.
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Of secret slopes and empty lifts Bald Mountain Ski Area
Bald Mountain Ski Area near Pierce is one of the bestkept secrets in northern Idaho. From season passes to lunch, the prices are reasonable, and best of all, tourists have yet to discover this beautiful, untouched scenic area. Instruction is available for those who would like to learn the art of skiing without having to wait in line or worry about hot-doggers — so bring the kids. Trails are available for the beginner to advanced skier, with the longest run at 1.5 miles. A day lodge is available for those taking a break or just sitting out to watch the action. The facility, which has 195 skiable acres, offers a T-bar, rope tow, ski rentals and snowboard rentals. Bald Mountain is usually open from mid-December to March. Those who would like more information may call (208) 464-2311.
Brundage Mountain Ski Area
Brundage Mountain Ski Area is a few miles from McCall in central Idaho. It offers a variety of skiing for the entire
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Skiers get in some runs on freshly groomed snow at Snowhaven ski area outside of Grangeville.
family. The facility, boasting 1,300 skiable acres, has five lifts available; one quad, two triples and two triples and two surface lifts. Usually open from mid-November to mid-April, Brundage offers uncrowded slopes, great powder and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. The runs vary from easy to
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extremely difficult and Hidden Valley is a great run for those looking for a bit of a challenge. Snowboarding also is available with a nice terrain park offering kickers and drops that can keep nearly everyone happy. Ski-school lessons, rentals, a day lodge with food and beverages and more are available at Brundage Mountain. Those who would like more information may call (800) 888-7544 or log on to www.brundage.com.
Snowhaven Ski Area
Snowhaven Ski Area, seven miles south of Grangeville, overlooks the Nez Perce National Forest, Camas Prairie and the Gospel Hump Wilderness. The facility offers slopes for beginners through advanced
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skiers and has two ski lifts serving more than 40 acres. A Snow Snorker Ski School, designed for toddlers ages 3 to 6, also is available on an hourly or daily basis. The program uses toys, tubes, sleds, books and games along with skiing. The whole family can ski together and PSIA-certified instructors and National Ski patrol ensure a safe environment for all ages. The nearby town of Grangeville offers plenty of motels, restaurants and shopping for visiting skiers. Those who would like more information may call (208) 983-3866.
Cottonwood Butte
Cottonwood Butte, just out-
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Cross-country skiing
Skinny skis started it all Lolo Pass
Ten-year-old twins Jill and Sarah Peery make their first tracks with cross-country skis as they venture into Mountain View Park at Moscow with their father, Chris Peery.
Located along U.S. Highway 12 at the Lolo Pass Visitor Center, the Lolo Pass area offers nearly 10 miles of groomed trails for beginning to intermediate skiers. The trails wind through heavily wooded areas as well as open meadows, going along the base of Mt. Fuji. This trail provides the skier a truly scenic experience. An area of historical interest along the trails is Glade Creek, where the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped. A plowed parking lot, a warming shelter and rest rooms also are provided. Winter hours for the visitors center are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST, Thursday through Sunday. The trail is a Park ’N’ Ski area. Lolo Pass Nordic Ski Area information line: (208) 9421234; Powell Ranger Station: (208) 942-3113. Or log on to www.fs.fed. us/r1/clearwater and click on Visitor Information.
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beginning and intermediate Nordic skier. With 24 miles of groomed trails, crossing through mostly dense forest with an occasional meadow, this trail will keep any skier on his toes. One popular stop along the trail is Elk Creek Falls. The trail is a Park ’N’ Ski area.
Winchester Lake State Park
Winchester Lake State Park offers 2.5 miles of cross country trails that are excellent for the beginning and intermediate Nordic skier. There is even a one-mile ate skier, the trail crosses heav- For more information, log on to ungroomed section of trail that ily wooded areas as well as open www.fs.fed.us/r1/nezperce and will challenge advanced skiers. meadows. Many play areas exist click on Recreation. The flat and rolling terrain The trail is a Park ’N’ Ski area. offers beautiful views of Winalong the way for the adventurous skier. A warming hut, excelchester Lake and the forested Fish Creek Meadows lent views of the Gospel Hump park. Elk River The trail is a Park ’N’ Ski Fish Creek Meadows is nine Wilderness Area and Seven The Elk River area, 20 miles area. miles from Grangeville, on For- Devils Mountains make these est Service Road 221. Designed 12 miles of marked trail an ex- east of Bovill on Highway 8, See SKINNY, Page 34 for the beginning to intermedi- perience you will never forget. offers excellent trails for the
sECRET, from Page 32 side of Cottonwood on U.S. Highway 95, is known for its steep runs and trails. It is open from mid-December to March. The facility offers slopes for beginning to advanced skiers and has a T-bar and rope tow. The tows are usually kept busy, but waiting in line is rare. Instruction, ski rentals, a ski shop and day lodge with full kitchen facilities complete this TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010
package. Cottonwood Butte also offers night skiing once a week for those who can’t make it during the day or who just can’t get enough skiing in. Those who would like more information may call (208) 962-3624.
Bluewood Ski Area
Bluewood Ski Area, 21 miles from Dayton, Wash., is a short
drive from Lewiston. The facility provides plenty of skiing enjoyment for visitors and locals alike. Bluewood has two triple chairs, one platter pull and two rope tows available and 21 runs that range in difficulty from beginner to expert. Ski-school lessons, night skiing, rentals for skiing and snowboarding equipment and a day lodge with food and beverages are available. Bed
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and breakfast and Bluewood packages are available for those who would like to make more than a day of it. The facility is open from November through March and rarely lacks snow during these months. Those who would like more information may call (509) 382-4725 or log on to www. skibluewood.com. 33
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CALENDAR OF AREA EVENTS SEPTEMBER Sept. 1 n Palouse Empire Threshing Bee, Colfax, Wash. Sept. 1-5 n Walla Walla County Fair n Walla Walla, Wash. Sept. 3-5 n Walla Walla Frontier Days Rodeo, Walla Walla, Wash. Sept. 3-6 n Kamiah Chamber BBQ Days, Kamiah, Idaho Sept. 3-7 n Paul Bunyan Days, St. Maries, Idaho Sept. 4 n Juniper Jam Music Festival, Enterprise, Ore. n Roseberry Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social, McCall, Idaho Sept. 4-5 n Fun in the Mud, mud bog event, Elk River, Idaho
The Edge of Hell race begins at Hells Gate State Park at Lewiston. Tribune/Barry Kough
Sept. 9-12 n Palouse Empire Fair, Colfax, Wash. n Lewiston Roundup, Lewiston Roundup Grounds, Lewiston, Idaho
Don’t forget the Park ’n’ Ski pass Three-day ($7.50) and annual ($25) Park ‘n’ Ski passes can be purchased at these area vendors:
Clearwater County Elk River Lodge and General Store, 201 Main St., Elk River (208) 826-3299
Idaho County Asker’s Harvest Foods, 415 W. Main St., Grangeville (208) 983-0680 Rae Bros. Sporting Goods, 247 E. Main St., Grangeville (208) 983-2877 34
Latah County Hyperspud Sports, 402 S. Main St., Moscow (208) 8831150 Palouse District Welfare Co. 1700 Hwy. 6, Potlatch (208) 875-1131
Nez Perce County Folletts Mountain Sports, 714 D St., Lewiston (208) 743-4200 Lewiston Parks and Recreation 1424 Main St., Lewiston, (208) 746-2313 More information is available by logging on to www.parks andrecreation.idaho.gov.
Sept. 10 - 12 n Columbia County Fair, Dayton, Wash. n Hells Canyon Mule Days, Wallowa County Fair grounds, Enterprise, Ore.
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Musselshell Nordic Ski area
The Musselshell Nordic Ski area offers 24 miles of ungroomed trails for beginning to intermediate skiers. There is no fee for using this trail. Three trail heads are along Forest Road 100 near Pierce and Weippe. The road is not always plowed. For information on whether the road is open, call the Lochsa District Kooskia Ranger Station at (208) 926-4274 or Tim Lewis at (208) 464-1269.
Palouse Divide
Just about 40 miles northeast
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Sept. 11 n Kiwanis Lumberjack 5K Fun Run, Orofino, Idaho Sept. 15-18 n Pendelton Round-Up, Pendelton, Ore. Sept. 16-19 n Latah County Fair, Moscow, Idaho n Orofino Lumberjack Days and Clearwater County Fair, Orofino, Idaho n Garfield County Fair, Pomeroy, Wash. Sept. 18 n Palouse Days, Palouse, Wash. n Puffer Butte Huff & Puff Run, Fields Spring State Park, Anatone, Wash. n Cruisin’ the Clearwater Motorcycle & Classic Car Fun Run, Kamiah, Idaho
See CALENDAR, Page 35 of Moscow on State Highway 6, Palouse Divide has something for everyone — lots of Nordic trails for skate skiers and traditional cross-country skiers, a snowshoeing area on the west side of Highway 6, and several opportunities for backcountry skiers to carve turns on either side of the highway. About 12 of the 18 miles are periodically groomed. The trails are suitable for beginners to intermediate skiers. Backcountry skiers cans seek out turns on Bald Mountain Lookout or Dennis Mountain. The trail is a Park ’N’ Ski area. TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010
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calendar of area events Sept. 18-19 n 35th annual Tribune Cup Regatta, Lewiston, Idaho. Sept. 19 n Art on the Lake, McCall, Idaho Sept. 19 - 20 n Palouse Days, Palouse, Wash. Sept. 23-26 n Nez Perce County Fair, Nez Perce County Fair Grounds, Lewiston, Idaho n Lewis County Fair, Nezperce, Idaho Sept. 24-25 n Wild West Road Rally Pomeroy, Wash. OCTOBER Oct. 1 n Riggins Steelhead Derby, Riggins, Idaho Oct. 1-2 n Autumn Harvest Hullabaloo, Colfax, Wash. Oct. 2 n Dayton on Tour, Dayton, Wash. n Home Tours at the Dayton Depot Dayton, Wash. n 14th Annual Nez Perce Art in the Wallowas, Wallowa Lake Lodge, Ore. Oct. 9-11 n Regional Fall Art Show, Riggins, Idaho Oct. 16 n Lewis-Clark Half Marathon, Seaport Striders, Lower Granite Park, Clarkston, Wash. Oct. 16-17 n Hells Canyon Rock & Gem Show, Nez Perce County Fair Grounds, Lewiston, Idaho Oct. 17-Nov. 25 n Craigmont Fall Festival, Craigmont, Idaho Oct. 23 TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010
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Megan Roach, 15, Rachel Roach, 16, both of Asotin, and Alena Hoene, 18, of Cottonwood, try to keep warm as they wait for the Clarkston, Wash., Christmas parade to begin. (Dec. 5)
n All Saints Catholic School Auction, Nez Perce County Fair Grounds, Lewiston, Idaho Oct. 22-23, 29-30 n Haunted Palouse, downtown Palouse, Wash. Oct. 24 n Upriver Saddle Clubs / Family Halloween, St. Maries, Idaho n Pumpkin Carving in the Park, Kamiah, Idaho NOVEMBER Nov. 6 n Boys & Girls Club Auction, Nez Perce County Fair Grounds, Lewiston, Idaho n CVRA Cowboy Poetry, Kamiah, Idaho n St. Maries Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale, St. Maries, Idaho n Christmas in the Pines Craft Show, Winchester Community Building,
Winchester, Idaho n Turkey Shoot at the Legion in Craigmont, Craigmont, Idaho Nov. 13 n Holiday Open House, Palouse, Wash. Nov. 20 n Turkey Trot Four mile run, Swallows Nest Dock, Seaport Striders, Clarkston, Wash. Nov. 20-21 n Christmas Bonanza, Nez Perce County Fair Grounds, Lewiston, Idaho Nov. 24-27 n Festival of Trees, Nez Perce County Fair Grounds, Lewiston, Idaho Nov. 25 n Rubber Chicken Relay, Seaport Striders, Lewiston, Idaho n Turkey Leg Benefit Run, Palouse, Wash. Nov. 26
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n Starlight Parade, Pomeroy, Wash. Nov. 26-27 n Christmas Kickoff Dayton, Wash. n Jingle through Joseph / Christmas in Joseph Holiday Bazaar Joseph, Ore. DECEMBER
Dec. 1 n Light Up the Night Parade, Moscow, Idaho Dec. 2 n Sanata & Christmas Parade, Colfax, Wash. Dec. 3 n Annual Christmas Parade & Lighting Festival, Kamiah, Idaho n Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, Pullman, Wash. Dec. 3-4 n Handcrafters Guild
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MUSEUMS
AREA MUSEUMS Asotin County Museum Third and Filmore Asotin, WA 99402 (509) 243-4659 12 -4 p.m. Tues. to Sat. The museum is contained in a concrete building constructed in 1922 by the Merchant family as a funeral home and is home to buildings and artifacts dating from the 1800s. Also on the grounds of the museum are a pole barn, housing carriages and one of the largest collections of branding irons. Bradbury Memorial Logging Museum Pierce, ID 83546 (208) 464-2677 The J. Howard Bradbury Logging Museum contains a wide assortment of historical mining and logging artifacts from the area. Castle Museum Juliaetta, ID 83535 (208) 276-3081 By appointment only. The museum contains a collection of artifacts and antiques, including the original Kendrick switchboard and Juliaetta’s first movie projector. Clearwater Historical Museum 315 College Ave. Orofino, ID 83544 (208) 476-5033 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tues. to Sat. Exhibits include local histo-
CALENDAR, from Page 35 Holiday Bazaar, Joseph, Ore. n Holiday Bazaar, Pomeroy, Wash. Dec. 4 Enterprise Winterfest, Enterprise, Ore. n Christmas Tree Lighting, downtown Kooskia, Idaho 36
One of the exhibits at the Nez Perce National Historic Park and Visitor Center shows the workmanship of native crafts and beadwork. Tribune
ry, mining, logging, agriculture and American Indian history. Appaloosa Museum Moscow-Pullman Highway 2720 W. Pullman Road Moscow, ID 83843 (208) 882-5578 Ext. 279 www.appaloosa.com 12-5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Sat. or by appointment. Regalia and artifacts used with the Appaloosa throughout history are on display.
Historical Museum of St. Gertrude 465 Keuterville Road Cottonwood, ID 83522-5183 (208) 962-2050 www.historicalmuseumat stgertrude.org 9:30 to 4:30 Tues. to Sat. The museum contains an extensive collection of early Idaho history.
McConnell Mansion Museum 110 South Adams Moscow, ID 83843 (208) 882-1004 1-5 p.m. Tues. to Sat. The exhibits include period rooms and changing exhibits on Latah County history.
Nez Perce County Museum 0306 Third St. Lewiston, ID 83501 (208) 743-2535 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues. to Sat. Closed mid-December to March. The museum has permanent and rotating exhibits depicting pioneer and Nez Perce Indian life. A research facility, photographic reproductions and historical publications also are available.
Dec. 4 -5 n English Dart Tournament, Nez Perce County Fair Grounds, Lewiston, Idaho Dec. 5 n Christmas in St. Maries, St. Maries, Idaho n Christmas Craft Fair, St. Maries, Idaho
n Lighted Christmas Parade, Clarkston, Wash. Dec. 7 n Waitsburg Hometown Christmas, Waitsburg, Wash. Dec. 12 n A 1950’s Christmas, McConnell Mansion, Moscow, Idaho
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Nez Perce National Historical Park and Visitor Center Spalding, ID (208) 843-7001 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. daily Located 10 miles south of Lewiston on U.S. Highway 95, the visitor center includes exhibits showcasing traditional Nez Perce clothing and tools, a viewing room where films about the Nez Perce are shown and a gift shop. www.nps. gov/nepc. Pierce Library Museum 208 S. Main St. Pierce, ID 83546 (208) 464-2823 11 a.m. -8 p.m. Mon.- Thu. 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Fri. The museum contains artifacts from the 19th century Chinese community, issues of the Pierce City Miner, the newspaper during the early 1900s, photographs and an old store clerk ledger. University Gallery Museum Ridenbaugh Hall University of Idaho campus (208) 885-6043 The museum contains rotating displays of art pieces. Dec. 18 n Breakfast with Santa, 10 a.m. to noon, Craigmont Community Hall, City Hall, Craigmont, Idaho Dec. 20 n The Winter Rose Cantata, Touchet Valley Choir, Dayton, Wash. TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010
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chambers of commerce and contacts Asotin City Hall 121 Second St. Asotin, WA 99402 (509) 243-4411 Clarkston Chamber of Commerce 502 Bridge St. Clarkston, WA 99403 (509)758-7712 or (800) 933-2128 www.clarkstonchamber.org Clearwater National Forest and Area Visitors Center 12730 U.S. Highway 12 Orofino, ID 83544 1-208-476-4541 www.fs.fed.us/r1/clearwater Colfax Chamber of Commerce 109 E. Wall St. Colfax, Wash. 99111 (509) 397-3712 www.visitcolfax.com Colton City Hall Colton, WA 99113 (509) 229-3887 www.colton-wa.com Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 15 Cottonwood, ID 83522 (208) 962-3231 www.cottonwoodidaho.org Craigmont Chamber of Commerce Craigmont, ID 83523 (208) 924-0050 www.craigmontareachamber. com Culdesac City Hall 100 Sixth St. Culdesac, ID 83524 (208) 843-5483 Dayton Chamber of Commerce 166 E. Main Dayton, Wash. 99328 (800) 882-6299 TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010
www.historicdayton.com Elk City Area Alliance (Elk City, Dixie, Red River) P.O. Box 402, Elk City, ID 83525 (208) 842-2597 htp:web.camasnet.com/ ~elkcity.html Elk River City Hall Elk River, ID 83827 (208) 826-3209 Genesee City Hall P.O. Box 38, Genesee, ID 83832 (208) 285-1621 Grangeville Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 212 Grangeville, ID 83530 (208) 983-0460 www.grangevilleidaho.com Hells Canyon National Recreation Area 2535 Riverside Drive Clarkston, WA 99403 (509) 758-0616 or (509) 758-1957 permits www.fs.fed.us/hellscanyon Juliaetta City Hall 203 Main St. Juliaetta, ID 83535 (208) 276-7791 Kamiah Chamber of Commerce 518 Main St. Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-2290 www.kamiahchamber.com Kendrick City Hall P.O. Box 195, Kendrick, ID 83537 (208) 289-5157 Kooskia Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 310 Kooskia, ID 83539
(208) 926-4362 www.kooskia.com
(208) 476-4335 www.orofino.com
Lapwai City Hall 315 S. Main St. Lapwai, ID 83540 (208) 843-2212
Pierce-Weippe Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 378 Weippe, ID 83553 (208) 435-4406 www.pierce-weippechamber. com
Lewiston Chamber of Commerce 111 Main St., Ste. 120 Lewiston, ID 83501 (208) 743-3531 www.lewistonchamber.org Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport 406 Burrell Lewiston, ID 83501 (208) 746-7962 www.lcairport.net Lowell/Syringa Chamber of Commerce HC 75 Kooskia, ID 83539 (888) 926-4430 Moscow Chamber of Commerce 411 S. Main St. Ste 1 Moscow, ID 83843 (208) 882-1800 www.moscowchamber.com Nezperce Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 367 510 Oak St. Nezperce, ID 83543 www.cityofnezperce.com (208) 937-5202 Nez Perce National Forest 104 Airport Rd. Grangeville, ID 83530 (208) 983-1950 TTY (208) 983-0696 www.fs.fed.us/r1/nezperce Orofino Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 2346 217 First St. Orofino, ID 83544
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Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 916, Pataha, WA 99347 (509) 843-5110 www.pomeroychamberof commerce.com Pullman Chamber of Commerce 415 N Grand Ave. Pullman, WA 99163 (509) 334-3565 www.pullmanchamber.com Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport 3200 Airport Complex North Pullman (509) 334-4555 www.pullman-wa.gov/ airport Salmon River Chamber of Commerce Riggins, ID 83549 www.rigginsidaho.com Troy, City of P.O. Box 595 Troy, Idaho 83871 (208) 835-2741 www.troyidaho.net Uniontown City Hall S. 110 Montgomery Uniontown, Wash. 99179 (509) 229-3805 www.uniontown.us Walla Walla Washington Tourism
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winter clothing
Dress right and get out there and have fun Winter isn’t a time to just stay indoors. It’s an especially exciting time for families because there are many outdoor activities that can be enjoyed together — snowboarding, sledding, and skating to name a few. With the cold weather also comes ice and snow, which can present a danger to children and easily cause accidents. But that doesn’t mean kids can’t enjoy their winter wonderland; it just means that parents need to take extra safety precautions when it comes to letting their children play outdoors when the temperatures drop. Here are some winter safety tips that both parents and children can follow, courtesy of the Canadian Pediatric Society
Kurt Riener of Ferdinand enjoys a day of fresh powder at the Cottonwood Butte Ski Area. Tribune
and kidshealth.org, an online resource for kids’ health information. In general, never allow children to play outdoors alone. l Children younger than 8
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should always be well supervised when playing outside. l To prevent frostbite, check from time-to-time to make
CONTACTS, from Page 37 1 877-WWVISIT www.wallawalla.org Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce 115 Tejaka Enterprise Ore. 97828 (541) 426-4622 www.wallowacountychamber. com Weippe City Hall 623 N Main
sure children are warm and dry. Have younger children take frequent breaks to come inside for a warm drink and to “defrost.” l Avoid cotton clothing because it loses all insulating properties when it gets wet. It’s known as Killer Cotton for a reason. Stick with wool or synthetic fabrics. Dress in long underwear, a turtleneck, and a sweater and coat. Add more layers depending on the temperature. l If you get too warm or the top layer gets wet, you can remove it one layer at a time. Weippe, ID 83553 (208) 435-4216 White Bird Chamber of Commerce Whitebird, ID 83554 (208) 839-2777 www.whitebirdidaho.com Winchester Lake State Park P.O. Box 186 Winchester, ID 83553 (208) 924-7563 www.stateparks.com/ winchester.html
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They are ready to pour Nearly a century after Prohibition put an end to region’s burgeoning wine-making industry, a new generation of vintners is pressing to put it back on the map
By JENNIFER K. BAUER of the Tribune
Slowly, under the gaze of the hot August sun, a grape approaches its destiny. It has endured prime conditions — baking heat, terrible soil, cool nights and scarce water. All these stresses have created an ideal fruit for awardwinning wine. This grape isn’t in France or California or even Walla Walla, it’s in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley. Don’t believe it? It’s already happened. Winemakers in the Quad Cities of Lewiston, Clarkston, Moscow and Pullman are using locally grown grapes to create wines competing on the international market. Their products are widely available in local stores, restaurants and beyond, and selling well. There are six established wineries in the region. The Tribune toured the five that are regularly open to the public to meet the people who are working to put northern Idaho and eastern Washington on the fine-wine map.
Merry Cellars, Pullman
The rich smell of oak barrels permeates one’s nostrils upon entering Pullman’s Merry Cellars. To one side is a fashionable tasting bar. To the other, a shelf of bottles on display, scores of medals around their necks. The rest of the cool, rectangular room is lined with barrels of wine. TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010
Wawawai Canyon Winery HOURS: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.,Thu.-Sun. 5602 State Route 270, Pullman (509) 338-4916 wawawaicanyon.com
Merry Cellars HOURS: 1-6 p.m., Tue.-Sat. 1300 N.E. Henley Court, Pullman (509) 338-4699
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Merry Cellars recently moved from downtown Pullman to a bigger, more modern structure surrounded by rolling wheat fields at the Port of Whitman County. Since opening in 2004, owners Patrick Merry and his father Dan have gone from making 400 cases of wine a year to 3,600 (one case is 12 bottles).
Colter’s Creek Vineyards and Winery 20154 Colter Creek Lane, Juliaetta HOURS: By appt. only (208) 874-3933 colterscreek.com
Clearwater Canyon Cellars HOURS: 1-5 p.m. Sat., May-Christmas 1708 Sixth Ave. N, Ste. A, Lewiston (208) 816-4679 cccellars.com
As a manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer, Merry Cellars distributes in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. The owners are looking to expand. Originally from Billings, Mont., Patrick Merry started Merry Cellars after becoming “distracted by wine making” while working on a doctorate in
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computer science. He abandoned computers to study at Washington State University’s viticulture and enology program, started in 2002. Initially, Merry says, he planned to relocate Merry Cellars to Walla Walla, but close
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READY, from Page 39 ties to the Pullman community, and his success here, have led him to forget that idea. He’d like to see more wineries in the area, “the more the merrier,” he says with a smile, but adds he thinks it would take 20 to 24 for the region to become a wine destination. The majority of grapes in Merry Cellars wines come from well-established vineyards in Washington, although he has bought grapes from Umiker Vineyard in Lewiston. In 2005, Merry planted a test plot of wine grapes on the Palouse. The grapes never ripened, and then winter did them in. “Pretty much every winter we’re starting over again,” he says. But growing grapes isn’t his focus, “for me, it’s making the best wine we can,” he says, taking a sip of sauvignon blanc. Outside, Merry is constructing grape arbors for table grapes that will add the ambiance of the winery’s outdoor patio opening Sept. 18.
Wawawai Canyon Winery, near Pullman
Wawawai Canyon Winery looks like a rustic barn alongside the Moscow-Pullman Highway but behind the front door lies a white-walled art gallery and trendy wine bar. Behind the bar is winemaker Ben Moffett. Now in his 20s, Moffett started making wine when he was 15, around the time his parents, WSU science professors David and Stacia Moffett, purchased property in nearby Wawawai Canyon. The Moffetts found the rugged Snake River canyon slopes excellent for growing grapes, which require less water than fruit like apples, and prefer marginal soil. Lewiston viti40
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Wine enthusiasts in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley have several local wineries from which to choose, including the five shown here.
cultural pioneer Robert Wing provided them with some ideal vine cuttings for their land. Today about 30 percent of the grapes in Wawawai Canyon wine come from their farm. Double doors in the tasting room lead to a dining room lit by translucent ceiling panels and lined with oil paintings by local artists. The winery’s artistic flair comes from Ben Moffett’s wife and co-vintner Christine Havens, a bronze sculptor. The two met while attending the School of Viticulture and Enology at Walla Walla Community College. Returning to Moffett’s hometown, they “wanted to create a venue people would want to come to,” says Moffett, who relishes the unhampered relationship between a winemaker and a customer. The converted milk barn is home to art receptions; classical, rock and folk concerts; and soon, a bistro. They are also planning a series of winemakers’ dinners, pairing wine with local organic food in six-course meals.
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Winemakers Christine Havens and Ben Moffett of Wawawai Canyon Winery enjoy a glass of wine in their tasting room, located between Pullman and Moscow.
“People want these kinds of experiences,” Havens says. The couple believes this is a renaissance period for wine where people are enthusiastically learning and exploring. From their first vintage in 2004, Wawawai Canyon has grown from producing 200 cases to more than 800. They were also tapped to produce a special blend for the Lionel
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Hampton Jazz Festival. “At least once a week somebody comes in saying they are going to start a winery,” Moffett says. “We already see this trend of people wanting to drive around and tour,” Havens says. The guest book at the front door testifies to the widening
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AREA WINERIES
READY, from Page 40 interest, with local addresses co-mingling with those from Bangkok, England, Texas and Pennsylvania.
Camas Prairie Winery, Moscow
Camas Prairie Winery owner Stuart Scott could be called the godfather of Idaho wine. Established in 1983, he runs Idaho’s oldest independent modern winery from a Main Street storefront. Newspaper and magazine reviews plaster the walls and shelves, listing the countless awards and positive reviews his wines have garnered over the years. Scott offers a huge selection of sweet wines, handmade champagne and enticing meads with names like Raspberry Honey and Palouse Gold. His best seller is a huckleberry dessert wine. People can taste one sample for free, after that it’s four tastes for $1. “A winery is kind of a lifestyle business. You do this because you enjoy it,” says Scott, who is retired from careers in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Justice Department, where he worked as a probation and parole agent for northern Idaho federal courts. Ready to retire again, Scott has put the winery up for sale. “When somebody goes to a boutique or microwinery, they’ve already made a decision to buy better wine,” Scott says. “It doesn’t advantage me and disadvantage (another small winemaker). Who loses are the grocery stores when people are not buying less-expensive wine from California (or elsewhere). ... The more wineries we have the more it’s going to get people to come. So it’s good for us all.” Scott believes 10 wineries in TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010
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Stuart Scott established Camas Prairie Winery in 1983. It is located along Main Street in Moscow.
a 30-mile area can create a destination. With the six wineries in the Quad Cities area, and a number of local breweries, it’s getting close to where people from Spokane, the Tri-Cities and Boise will say, “let’s go to that area and try the beverages.”
Clearwater Canyon Cellars, Lewiston
From an industrial warehouse in North Lewiston, Clearwater Canyon Cellars is unearthing Idaho’s fine-wine heritage buried in the rubble of Prohibition. In 1872, European grapevines were introduced to the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley. Resulting wines won prestigious international medals. Vineyards grew to as large as 80 acres with more than 50 varieties. Prohibition put an end to the local industry around 1916. Clearwater Canyon Cel-
lars’ goal is to make premium wine from grapes grown in the Clearwater Canyon region, says winemaker Coco Umiker. Their Renaissance Red is made only from Idaho grapes. In their other wines, a majority of the fruit comes from the region. “We’re not doing something novel, 100 years ago it was done here and it was done well,” says Umiker, who, with her husband Karl, is one of four couples who own Clearwater Canyon Cellars. Others are Gary Rencehausen and Barb Nedrow, Tim and Patty Switzer, and Jerome and JoAnn Hansen, all of Lewiston. Separate from the winery, Umiker, a molecular biologist, and her husband Karl, a soil scientist, own Umiker Vineyard at the top of Gun Club Road in the Lewiston Orchards. Walking through four acres of vines she has planted, she explains why the Clear-
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water Valley region is prime for wine grapes. It has a long growing season and mild winters. Cool summer nights allow the grapes to ripen slower than in California vineyards. She believes this leads to more complex flavors. Attempts are being made to get the region designated as an American Viticultural Area. “I think people from out of town are amazed when we pour them a glass and tell them, ‘This wine is made from 100 percent locally grown grapes.’ If I had a dollar every time someone looked surprised and said ‘this is really good.’ They do come in with some skepticism. I think people that live here know the climate and expect to have good wine.” Having grown from 100 to 800 cases a year, Clearwater Canyon wine is widely available in local stores and restaurants as well as in Moscow,
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READY, from Page 41 Boise and Coeur d’Alene. There’s a saying among winemakers, she says: “Start with a large fortune and end up with a small one.” Lewiston’s vintners didn’t start rich and aren’t looking to make a fortune. “We all have a huge amount of love for the valley,” says Umiker, a Lewiston native. “We love wine, the wine culture and the idea of slowing down and appreciating food and friends. There’s the desire to make that happen here. With these people, and these grapes, and our valley, we could make something amazing.” They like to use a 1906 quote from award-winning vintner Robert Schleicher: “It may not be too visionary to dream of the slopes and hillsides of the Snake and Clearwater rivers being covered with vineyards.”
Basalt Cellars, Clarkston
Basalt Cellars, in the Port of Clarkston, offers visitors a seat at one of the tables in its comfortable tasting room near the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers. Clarkston co-owners Rick Wasem and Lynn DeVleming share the duties at Basalt. Wasem, owner, manager and pharmacist at Wasem’s Drug in Clarkston, is the winemaker. DeVleming handles administrative duties. The two, along with the owners of Clearwater Canyon Cellars in Lewiston, met and were motivated to start wineries in the valley in 2004 after attending the Lewis and Clark Regional Grape Symposium at the Clarkston branch of Walla Walla Community College. “We both have the same dream of more local vineyards, 42
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The bounty of the vine is hidden beneath sheltering leaves at Umiker Vineyard in Lewiston. A new chapter is being written in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, with new wineries establishing roots and growing throughout the region.
of putting the L-C Valley back on the map as it was a hundred years ago for premium wines,” Wasem says. Wasem started planting grapes in his Clarkston vineyard in 1997 with the idea of one day starting a winery. After the symposium he took the plunge and bought several tons of grapes and equipment and made about six barrels of wine in his garage. His first vintage came out in 2004. Since then Basalt Cellars moved to a prominent location at the port and has grown a supportive wine club. Wine club members generally agree to buy a certain number of bottles a year. They help small wineries build a clientele. “Members are invited to parties, given special prices and have access to special wines made in limited quantities for them. It’s growing rapidly,” Wasem says. Basalt specializes in reds. They mix grapes from local growers with those from highend growers in Washington’s Columbia Valley and elsewhere. They fluctuate between 1,500 and 2,000 cases of wine a year.
“We’re very thankful the community has been such great support for the wine industry in the valley,” Wasem says.
Colter’s Creek Vineyards and Winery, Juliaetta
In 2007, husband and wife Mike Pearson and Melissa Sanborn bought a 10-acre vineyard outside Juliaetta and named it Colter’s Creek, the title Lewis and Clark originally gave to the nearby Potlatch River. They released their first vintage in 2008. “Our mission is a local product,” says Sanborn, who is originally from Spokane and studied wine chemistry and sensory science at WSU, where she befriended Coco Umiker. “We want to source all our grapes in the valley and sell our wine here.” Colter’s Creek is open by appointment only but the couple hope to begin offering regular weekend hours next year. They also plan to expand their vineyard to 20 acres. They are its third owners and when they took over it had been neglected for about five years. The earliest grapes, chardonnay, Riesling and Rkatsitell, were
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planted in 1986. Among those added since are merlot, zinfandel, grenache and cabernet sauvignon. South-facing canyon slopes are cooled by river winds. At 800 to 1,200 feet above sea level, it’s one of the lowest-elevation vineyards in Idaho. The couple uses a variety of sustainable practices in their vineyard. Solar energy pumps irrigation water. Rinse water is reused. Rainwater is collected. Pearson, the director of Anatek Labs in Moscow, enjoys using his science background in the vineyard, Sanborn says. Now producing about 1,000 cases a year, they are slowly getting their wine into stores in Kendrick, Juliaetta, Orofino, Moscow and Lewiston and are working on expanding into Clarkston and Pullman. Sanborn says they want to be a part of the local wine movement and are open to helping others and sharing advice. More and more people are planting vineyards in the region, and “... I think this area will really start to boom in the next five or 10 years.” ——— Bauer may be contacted at jkbauer@lmtribune.com or (208) 848-2263.
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