Explorations Spring 2011

Explorations WELCOME TO THE INLAND NORTHWEST

There’s No Place Like Home

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• Guided Tours • Antiques • Golf Courses • Maps • Local Attractions • Coupons

Lodging & Dining Calendar of Events

A Visitors Guide to North Central Idaho, Southeastern Washington & Northeastern Oregon

A Publication of the Lewiston Tribune

2011 Spring & Summer

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index Map .............................................................................. 4 Introduction .................................................................. 5 Lewis-Clark Valley ....................................................... 6 South ............................................................................ 9 East ............................................................................. 13 State Highway 11 ....................................................... 17 West . .......................................................................... 20 North .......................................................................... 22 Craft beer . .................................................................. 26 Calendar of area events ............................................... 28

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Welcome to our home

This area has much to offer. Whether you’ve been here a lifetime or are visiting for the first time, the recreational and cultural opportunities are endless.

Whether it’s a small north central Idaho town celebrating its annual festival or a world class rodeo, we think each item in this year’s Explorations has something to offer our readers.

This guide is designed to introduce readers or remind old timers of the opportunities available.

Explorations includes information such as a calendar of events, golfing opportunities, museums, RV and tent campsites and what makes our area a mecca for motorcyclists. As you’ll see, this is a place like no other.

This edition focuses on the region’s burgeoning craft beer culture.

Please keep in mind you can receive more information about places and events Tribune/Barry Kough in north central Idaho and southeastern Grain fields await the harvest on the Camas Prairie and the Palouse.

Washington and northeastern Oregon by contacting local chambers of commerce, Clarkston and Asotin, Washington. city halls, tourist bureaus and the advertisSeveral riverside parks, including Hells ers included in this publication.

Gate State Park, offer close-in overnight We invite you to contribute information campsites, many with RV hook-ups. Trails, to the next issue of Explorations by calling grassy picnic areas, a marina and a sandy (208) 848-2243 or by mailing information swimming beach make Hells Gate, three to Target Publications, Lewiston Mornmiles south of Lewiston, a favorite retreat. ing Tribune, P.O. Box 957, Lewiston, ID Fishing and boating are popular, and you 83501. don’t even have to leave town to get on the Few places offer the amount, variety water. Five public boat ramps and two maand accessibility of diversions right in our rinas are within a few miles of each other. back yard. With a natural wonderland at Rivers and nearby lakes teem with trout, our doorstep, and the weather to enjoy it, sturgeon, bass and kokanee that await you, getting away from it all is neither difficult whether you troll, spin, bait cast or fly fish. nor distant.

Some of the hottest steelhead fishing is Beautiful golf courses, whitewater raftright here. The Great Snake Lake Steeling, sandy beaches, water skiing and one head Round-Up is held during Thanksgivof the biggest rodeos in the northwest ing. Anglers complete for daily prizes and a complete the picture. shot at the grand prize.

Well, almost. Collegiate sports — inOutstanding deer, elk and bird hunting cluding a championship baseball team are minutes from town on public and pri— live theater, a first-rate regional symvate land. Three nearby national forests are phony, band concerts, living history and a popular destinations for hiking, picnicking, variety of festivals and special events are Tribune/Kyle Mills among our assets. camping, hot springs and berry picking.

Cameron Hovden, 7, of Clarkston lisRanger stations in the nearby towns of Walkers, runners and cyclists of all ages tens intently to instruction during the are found throughout the year on the Orofino, Grangeville and Potlatch offer Kids Clinic at Lewis-Clark State College Clearwater and Snake River Recreation maps and information.

We hope you enjoy Explorations and the during the 54th annual Avista NAIA Trail, a 25-mile-long greenbelt with paved pathways between Lewiston, Idaho, and Inland Northwest.

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While you’re visiting Lewiston, Clarkston and Asotin

Clarkston, Washingcabins are available to rent, ton, on the west side of the as well. Power and water Snake River, was originally hookups are available at 64 called Jawbone Flats. It was sites. All sites include picnic renamed Clarkston in honor tables and barbecue grills. of William Clark, of the There are modern rest rooms Lewis and Clark expedition. with showers and a nearby The town was incorporated dump station. in 1902.

The Snake River is perfect Lewiston, Idaho, on the for personal watercraft, jet east side of the Snake River, boats and water skiing. Hells was first called Ragtown; Gate Marina has more than it began life as a tent city 100 slips available on a daily supplying the gold camps to yearly basis. There also is a upstream on the Clearwater public boat launch, store, rest Tribune/Kyle Mills rooms and plenty of parking.

River in the 1800s. It is the first incorporated town in Camping: Developed, Overcast skies don’t keep the crowds away from the NAIA World Idaho, the first capital of Series at Harris Field on the campus of Lewis-Clark State Col- electricity, maximum 60- foot space, firewood. Reservations Idaho Territory and the only lege in Lewiston. required. Call (208) 799seaport in Idaho. It was plat5015 for information. ted in 1861 and named after water and Snake River National The trail crosses through two Facilities: Showers, flush toiMeriwether Lewis, the other parks. The smaller of the two, Recreational Trail follows the half of the Lewis and Clark Snake River from Highway 129 Beachview Park, offers a sandy lets, group shelter, camp store, dump station. expedition. Together, Lewiston at Clarkston to Chief Looking swimming area, picnic tables Trails: Hiking and biking. and Clarkston offer endless and rest rooms.

Glass Park at Asotin.

Boating: Ramps and marina. possibilities for recreation and The larger park, Swallows The paved trail offers 16 culture. In 2009, Outdoor Life miles of landscaped pathPark, offers visitors a playJack O’Connor magazine rated the top 200 ground, swimming area, picnic ways connecting Asotin and Heritage Center Towns for Sportsmen and tables, covered shelters, drinkClarkston, Wash., and the city named Lewiston No. 1. As if ing fountains and rest rooms. of Lewiston, Idaho.

The Jack O’Connor Huntthat’s not enough to brag about, Many walkers, joggers, roller There also is a boat launch at ing Heritage and Education residents like to point out Lew- skaters, bicyclists and strollSwallows Park.

Center sits on a hilltop just iston is the setting for the song ers enjoy spring and summer inside Hells Gate State Park, Hells Gate State Park “Hot Rod Lincoln.” Songwriter afternoons and evenings along with a commanding view of Charlie Ryan changed the the trail. Visitors can watch as Hells Gate State Park ,just Snake River and the area Jack name to San Pedro because he boaters and personal watercraft outside of Lewiston, includes O’Connor called home. thought the name Lewiston too riders frolic in the water and 200 acres that border the Snake The center tells the story obscure. enjoy the view of sheer cliffs on River. There are 93 campsites of the world-famous outdoor the Washington side or look writer and hunter and feawithin 100 yards of the Snake Greenbelt Trails tures some of his trophies and across the river to Hells Gate River, offering shade trees and The greenbelt of the Cleargrass. A number of small, rustic firearms.

State Park on the Idaho side.

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Asotin County Fair

The last full weekend in April (22-24) kicks off the amateur rodeo schedule when the Asotin County Fair opens the gates in Asotin, Wash.

The fairgrounds are on the hill overlooking the town. An in town carnival, 4-H exhibits, a pancake breakfast and art projects complete the fair.

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By ship or shore, those looking to beat the heat or just enjoy it in the LewistonClarkston Valley flock to the Snake River near Hells Gate State Park.

The center: l serves as a memorial to 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, and l educates future generations of Americans about safe and ethical hunting.

The center is open Wed.-Sat. 9 to 4 and Sundays 1 to 4.

The center will open for group tours.

5600 Hells Gate Rd., P.O. Box 394. Phone: (208) 743-

5043. Fax: (208) 798-4980.

Chief Looking Glass Park

The park includes launch ramps, boat docks, moorage, marine fuel, picnic tables, tennis courts, a playground, swimming areas, drinking water and rest rooms. It is operated by the city of Asotin. From Clarkston, take Highway 129 about five miles south.

Fields Spring State Park

Just 23 miles south of Asotin on SR 129 is one of the areas best-kept secrets. Fields Spring State Park is a 792-acre gem rising out of the Blue Mountains along a Nez Perce Indian seasonal migration route. The park’s highest point is Puffer

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Butte at 4,500 feet that offers a splendid view of Washington, Oregon and Idaho and the Grande Ronde River. The park is open year round for camping and day use. This is a popular spot for seeing wildflowers, hiking, cross-country skiing, bird watching and berry picking. Two tepees (each sleeps eight) are available for rent from June 15 through Labor Day. Reservations and cancellations may be made by calling the park at (509) 256-3332.

Twenty campsites are available; each is suited for tent or RV. Campsites are first-come, first-served. The park has two rest rooms, and one is ADA, and two showers. The park also has two kitchen shelters with electricity and 35 unsheltered picnic tables.

Granite Lake RV Resort is located on the Lower Granite Lake inside the city of Clarkston, Wash. It offers golfing, biking, fishing, sailing or just relaxing in your landscaped site on the lake.

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Asotin County Family Aquatic Center

The Asotin County Family Aquatic Center features an indoor 25-yard, eight lane lap pool, a warm water therapy pool

and a water park that offers two water slides. The water park also features a lazy river, a zero depth entry wave pool and a shallow water adventure pool with play features for the younger set.

The aquatic center is at 1603 Dustan Loop in Clarkston. (509) 758-0110.

Lewis-Clark State College

Art under the Elms (April 22-24) on the college campus is a showcase of art and entertainment. Admission is $2.50 for a three-day pass.

The school has a nationally recognized baseball program and has been the host of the NAIA World Series, played in May, since 2000.

For ticket information, call (208)7922471.

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 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.

Hot August Nights

Lewiston’s celebration of summer (Aug. 25-27) features car shows, a downtown cruise, two outdoor concerts and many family events. For more information, log on to www.lewistonshotaugustnights.com.

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Jeremy Pinto of Moscow pushes through the last 100 yards of the I Made the Grade bike race.

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Nothing completes a western vacation like a rodeo.

An amateur or professional rodeo is scheduled in the area almost every weekend from late April through September.

Promoters of the Sept. 7-11 Lewiston Roundup shout, “She’s Wild!”

The Lewiston Roundup attracts top competitors from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and offers the full line of professional events, plus local amateur barrel racing. The Lewiston Roundup Grounds are at 2100 Tammany Creek Road, south of Lewiston.

Friday and Saturday night dances accompany rodeo performances at the nearby indoor arena. (208) 746-6324.

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Going south on U.S. Highway 95 Whatever you are looking for in a vacation or a weekend getaway, you’ll find it here.

Heading south on U.S. Highway 95 From Lewiston, you can stop at the Clearwater Casino or any number of historical sites before you reach the Nez Perce National Historical Park at Spalding.

The Spalding visitor center houses many tribal artifacts such as clothing, head wear, regalia, horse tack, woven bags and intriguing personal items.

Historic photographs cover the auditorium walls, where a 23-minute movie, “Nez Perce, Portraits of a People,” is shown.

The park, which was established in 1965, grew from 24 sites to 38 in four states in 1992 when Congress expanded it.

Call (208) 843-7001 for more information.

From Spalding, U.S. 95 follows Lapwai Creek through Lapwai, Sweetwater and Culdesac before it begins to climb the Winchester grade.

The grade is a mecca for rail enthusiasts and owners of railroad speeders, with its 3 percent grade, 28 wooden trestles (one, Halfmoon trestle, contains nearly a million board feet of lumber) and seven tunnels, most of which are visible from the highway.

Near the top of the grade

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This Chinese balance scale, part of the collection from the Historical Museum at St. Gertrude, offers a glimpse into the daily lives of Chinese miners. sits the small town of Winchester, which is in fact named for the rifle. Winchester boasts a beautiful 103-acre state park that offers fishing, boating, camping, hiking and interpretive programs. For reservations, call (866) 634-3246.

The Winchester Rodeo, held over the 4th of July holiday, is the real thing. It is an open rodeo, which means anyone who

can pay the fee can enter.

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 permanent home of the Sawtooth Pack: wolves of the Nez Perce. These wolves provide the public a rare opportunity to observe and learn about wolves in their natural

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When the highway tops out just south of Winchester, the Camas Prairie rolls to the horizon.

Camas was an important food for the Nez Perce Indians, and in spring its blue flowers give the impression of a huge lake. The town of Cottonwood offers numerous recreation activities.

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 at St. Gertrude.

St. Gertrude is home for nearly 60 Roman Catholic Benedictine sisters. The museum has a unique collection of more than 70,000 artifacts, with 12,000 on display at any one time that reflect the early history of north central Idaho.

Visitors will rediscover the pioneer days of the Camas Prairie through exhibits relating to the early mining and farming era, plus a varied collection of minerals, firearms, Nez Perce artifacts, religious

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A crowd of hundreds at the Border Days Egg Toss has started to thin, as those who dropped the egg are dropped from the Grangeville competition. The throwing gets more creative and the catches more difficult until only the most agile are left as winners, plus a large omelet. items and other objects connected to local history. The Rhoades Emmanuel Memorial, an extraordinary collection of fine Asian and European art pieces, is another significant exhibit located here. The original monastery building is listed on the National Historic Register.

August 7 visitors can enjoy the Raspberry Festival with its

car show, kids carnival, fun run, chapel tours, cultural demonstrations, lunch and everything raspberry.

(208) 962-2050. Information is also available at www. historicalmusematstgertrude.org.

Eight miles south of Cottonwood on Graves Creek Road is the Weis Rock Shelter, which was occupied by Nez Perce people for more than

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8,000 years. This road also offers access to the Salmon River at Corn Creek, Joseph Plains and the Plains of Doumecq areas.

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

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south that was excavated recently at nearby Tolo Lake.

The oldest rodeo in the state takes place in Grangeville.

Border Days, which occurs over the Fourth of July, has the motto, “Cut ’em Loose,” features parades, fireworks and numerous community activities, including the inevitably messy egg toss.

Grangeville has more going for it than mammoths and rodeos. 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) 983-1964.

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 Road and 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, Highway 14 passes 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 early settlers, including some who died in the Nez Perce War of 1877.

Leaving Mt. Idaho, the road descends to the South Fork of the Clearwater River and on to the remote towns of Elk City and Dixie, the last town in Idaho before the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area. Elk City is the last place to get fuel.

Red River Corrals and Cabins offers visitors fullyequipped cabins just eight miles east of Red River Ranger Station along the Red River.

Each cabin sleeps five to eight people and is equipped with a full bath and kitchen. More information is available at (208) MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011

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Rich spring colors are obvious when the White Bird Canyon is between the winter melt and the long hot summer.

790-4060. And just up the road is the famous Red River Hot Springs Resort. Owner Bob Blake has completely restored this gem. The natural hot springs are funneled into a swimming pool, hot tub and private bathtubs. Log on to www.redriver hotspringsidaho. com for more information.

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. The lodge has nine rooms and can sleep 20, and the Dixie motel has another six units. More information is available by calling (208) 8422417 or logging on to www. silverspurlodge.com.

Visitors with a sense of adventure and dependable vehicle can drive the Magruder Corridor to Montana. Be sure to check with the U.S. Forest

Service for road conditions before you start.

Elk City Ranger Station 300 American River Road Elk City, ID 83525 (208) 842-2245 FAX: 208-842-2150 TDD: 208-842-2935 www.fs.fed.us/r1/nezperce 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 numer-

ous 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 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

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Revelers ride in style as they make their way down the parade route in Nezperce. trail riding. More information is available by calling (208) 983-1802 or logging onto 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.

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 outdoors, it can be done in Riggins.

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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 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 and bodies 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

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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.

The road has one last adventure. From McCall, the Lick Creek Road leads to Yellow Pine, population 40, which is famous for its annual Harmonica Festival that draws fans from all over. This year, the event’s 22nd, takes place Aug. 5 through 7. For more information, call (208) 633-3300 or log on to www.harmonicacon test.com.

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Christine Ramsey of Naches, Wash., fiercely works her way through a sawlog during single buck-sawing competition at Orofino’s Lumberjack Days.

Saturday. More information is available by calling (208) 476-5033 or e-mailing info@ clearwatermuseum.org.

Orofino has an abundance of places to eat and places to stay, ranging from the simple to the elegant.

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 6 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and completed in 1968. The hatchery, the largest steelhead hatchery in the world, is open to guided tours of 10 or more

on weekdays. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.

From the viewing balcony at the hatchery, visitors can watch the entire spawning process.

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Dworshak State Park is located among the trees on the western shore of Dworshak

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Just 40 miles from Lewiston, Orofino’s recent history dates back to the gold rush days; its name means “fine ore” in Spanish.

In 1805, Lewis and Clark came down from the mountains to the east and built canoes at what is now known as Canoe Camp and continued down the river to the Pacific Ocean.

Today, it is a bustling town with the motto, “A Reason for Every Season.” Fishing is always a possibility, no matter what the season. Many hunting outfitters make their home here, as well. Orofino enjoys a summer temperature average of 73 degrees, and in January the thermometer barely drops below freezing.

Orofino always has something going on, whether it’s a wine tasting, a golf tournament, a Harvest Moon cruise on Dworshak Reservoir or a foot race. The highlight of the year comes in September with Lumberjack Days during the Clearwater County Fair (Sept.

15-18). 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.

The Clearwater Historical Museum focuses on the history of the Clearwater country and features artifacts relating to the Nez Perce Indians, the Chinese pioneers, gold mining, logging, early homesteaders and much more. The museum boasts more than 4,500 historical photographs. Hours are 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through

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The Clearwater River winds through the shadowy canyon between Orofino and Kamiah.

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Camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and water-skiing are just a few of the many activities that await

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shower house are provided for campers, and vault toilets and water faucets are located throughout the park. An RV dump station is 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.

A few miles upstream from the town of Kamiah (66 miles from Lewiston) is The Heart of the Monster, which is, liter-

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ally, the heart of the Nez Perce Indian’s creation story. The site is also where the non-treaty Nez Perce crossed the Clearwater River during the 1877 war. The Looking Glass Powwow is Aug. 19-21 this year, and the 75th annual Kamiah BBQ is Sept. 2-4.

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. This year, Kooskia Days is July 29-31.

The hatchery is on Clear Creek Road, two miles west of Kooskia. For more information, visit www.fws.gov/kooskia.

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In this photo taken in the summer of 2008, Sadie Barker of Lewiston shows off her huckleberry yield from a morning of fruit picking.

A popular motorcycle ride begins by turning off U.S. 12 at Kooskia and following State Highway 13 up the South Fork of the Clearwater to the town of Stites and from there commence the 22 mile climb to Grangeville, Idaho, on U.S. Highway 95.

Two miles south of Stites is the Clearwater Battlefield, where the U.S. Army and the non-treaty Nez Perce Indians clashed on July 12, 1877.

Syringa, named for Idaho’s state flower, is 89 miles east of Lewiston, and there you will find River Dance Lodge and the Syringa Cafe. This is one of Idaho’s finest guest ranches.

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cabins, private hot tubs and activities such as horseback riding, rafting, bicycling, fly fishing, hiking and more. The Idaho segment of U.S. 12 is on the bucket list of most motorcyclists, and River Dance Lodge is a convenient place to relax during or between rides.

The owners offer tips and suggestions to get the most of your adventure. For more information, log onto www.riverdance lodge.com or call (866) 8747.

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

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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; Selway means calm water). Other amenities include a pool and hot tub.

The resort offers float trip on the Lochsa, and trail rides are available from. Lochsa River Outfitters, who can be reached at H-C 75, Box 98 Kooskia, ID 83539 (208) 926-4149.

After an outing of swimming, hiking or fishing, this is the place to be. More information is available at (208) 926-4430 or www.threeriversresort.com.

The Selway River Road is only 20 miles long, and only partially paved, but it is one of the most beautiful drives in the state. Along they way you’ll find opportunities for fishing, swimming, hiking and camping. Just a few miles upstream

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from Three Rivers Resort is the historic Major Fenn Ranger Station on the Nez Perce National Forest. This impressive building was built during the 1930s by men of the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Back on U.S. 12, at Mile Post 121.4, 60 miles west of Lolo Pass, is the Lochsa Historical Ranger Station, a re-created 1920’s U. S. Forest Service Ranger Station that offers a self-guided tour and volunteers who answer questions about life in the early days of the Forest Service. The station has rest rooms and drinking water and is open seven days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Nearby, at Mile Post 122.6, is Wilderness Gateway Campground, which offers water, rest rooms, 88 camping sites, hiking trails and outfitter services.

Colgate Licks, at Mile Post 147, is named for George Colgate, the only victim of

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Those in attendance at the Kamiah Barbecue Days Parade watch the emergency vehicles make their way down the parade route. the snowbound Carlin party, who died at this site in 1893.

The licks are mineral licks that draw animals to the salt. A ½ mile trail makes a loop around the site. A huge forest fire burned through this area in the 1930s, and many scars remain.

Just a fly cast from Powell

Ranger Station on U.S. Highway 12, (Mile Post 161.7) the Lochsa Lodge is the last outpost before the highway climbs Lolo Pass and enters Montana.

It is 163 miles east of Lewiston and 57 miles west of Missoula, Mont. This four-season lodge rents rooms, cabins and rustic

cabins and has a full-service dining room. Catering is also available. It’s the perfect place to stay while hunting, fishing, or just seeing the country. For more information, to www. lochsalodge.com or call (208) 942-3405.

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North of the river — Pierce and Weippe Two roads lead to the towns of Pierce and Weippe and the vast forests beyond.

The first, Grangemont Road, begins as Orofino’s main street and continues up into the mountains until it intersects with State Highway 11. From there, the traveler can continue on to the former logging town of Headquarters (headquarters of a logging company’s woods operation) and the North Fork of the Clearwater River at Aquarius Creek on the Clearwater National Forest.

Or the visitor can turn right at the intersection and follow the two-lane highway south to Pierce and Weippe. No matter what direction, the vistas are stunning and the outdoor opportunities are boundless.

Gold was first discovered in Idaho Territory near Pierce in 1860.

Visitors can explore Pierce’s logging history at the J. Howard Bradbury Logging Museum, and every August, Pierce cuts loose during 1860s Days to celebrate its pioneer past. This year, the event’s 51st, takes place Aug. 5-7. Up-to-date information about the celebration can be found at www.pierceweippechamber.com.

The first government building in Idaho is in Pierce. The Shoshone County Courthouse,

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Everet Martin looks over some of the displays at the Hilltop Heritage Society Museum at Weippe. 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. The Chinese cemetery stands witness to the hundreds of miners who worked the gold claims.

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.

Events in Weippe this year include the Camas Festival, May 27-29, and the 50th

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Weippe Rodeo Aug. 20-21.

More information is available at (208) 435-4362 and (208) 435-4142 respectively.

Visitors can plan their own treks, walking along the Lewis and Clark Trail or the Nee Mee Poo Trail, the route the Nez Perce Indians took to Montana.

In spring when the camas is in bloom, the Weippe Prairie and Musselshell Meadows (15 miles east of Weippe) look like a blue sea. But any time is a good time to visit the Pierce-Weippe area. Anglers have nearly limitless streams to try, from tiny creeks to nationally known waters such as Kelly Creek, Weitas Creek and the North Fork of the Clearwater itself.

Hunters have thousands of square miles to range over in search of whitetail deer, elk, bear and cougar. Huckleberry

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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, as well as numerous camp sites on the Clearwater National Forest. There are choices for every budget and taste. From Weippe, Hwy 11 loops back to U.S. Highway 12 at Greer on the Clearwater River and another adventure.

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If you want excellent Chinese-Szchezuan cuisine at an affordable price, Bamboo Gardens is the place to go! Come try our ever popular Sesame Chicken, or if you like seafood, our Three Treasures on a Hot Platter. We also have a variety of appetizers and combination dinners and lunches to choose from. The atmosphere is relaxed and is a perfect location for families, couples and business meetings. Our chefs have over 22 years of experience serving the Lewis-Clark Valley. We are located in the downtown area of Clarkston, WA. Come dine in or call a to-go order in. You won’t be disappointed! Check out our complete menu at www.bamboogarden.com. Open seven days a week.

EL SOMBRERO MEXICAN RESTAURANT Authentic Mexican cuisine with large portions for heartiest of appetites.

A complete beer and wine menu, with the best margaritas in the area at both locations, and a full service bar at 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!

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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”.

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 Wi.

Open 7 days a week.

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ROWDY’S

Station 3 features family dining 7 days a week.

Meal specials are offered at Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Sunday breakfast is served ‘til 3pm.

Prime Rib is served every Friday and Saturday.

Add jumbo Tiger prawns or some oysters to your meal. If you are in a hurry, call your order in advance for restaurant dining. Or, place an order to go. Station 3 features a lounge offering all of your favorite adult beverages. Voted BEST BITE SIZE STEAK IN THE VALLEY! Open 8am, 7 days a week, kitchen open ‘til 10pm Monday - Saturday.

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 & meeting facilities available.

Across from the Lewiston Center Mall.

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For 23 years Phoenix Mountain restaurant has been the rst 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 nest in quality Chinese cuisine garden room dining, large menu to choose from in Chinese and American food.

A good reputation speaks for itself and that’s what Golden Dragon Restaurant has established throughout 33 years of business. Golden Dragon specializes in Cantonese, Mandarin and Szechuan Cuisine and they have a refreshing selection of wine and beer. They offer daily lunch specials, delivery and food to go.

Golden Dragon is open 7 days a week 11am - 10pm

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SUGAR SHACK

Offering daily lunch specials, Home made soups, Polish Dogs, Ft. Long Dogs, Chili Ft. long dogs, Polish Chili Cheese Dogs, Hot dogs, Chili dogs, Chili Frito Boats, Big Super Soft Pretzels, Nachos, Fresh Baked Cookies, scooped ice cream, Pepsi products, Penguin Ice drinks, Coffee, Hot Chocolate & Cappucinos. Gourmet items, Rubs, Dips, Sauces, by the Coerd’Alene Dressing Company. Gourmet Popcorn, Gourmet Chocolates by Spokandy, Abdallah & Chocolate Art by Adams Place. Sugar Shack also specializes in nostalgic candies sold in bulk by the pound. Unique gifts for all ages & occasions. Candy Bouquets & Gift Baskets by special order. Located in downtown Clarkston with off street parking available on the side of our building.

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For over 50 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!

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The murky runoff water tumbling down Palouse Falls is framed by green accented bluffs. A cool and wet spring has kept the area green.

Wash., a barbershop, a railroad depot from Eureka Flats and many other buildings. There are 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

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Waitsburg, Wash., still operates under the terms of its 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.

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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.

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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 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,

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west 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.

Pomeroy 12 Dayton is until 1968 12 Lewiston the county when it was Clarkston Dayton seat of reassembled Asotin W A 95 Walla I D Columbia at Lyons 129 Walla County and Ferry at the GRANDE RONDE RIVER SNAKE RIVER boasts the confluence Troy oldest operof the Snake 204 OR Flora ating county and Palouse courthouse rivers.

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Pomeroy, 82 Imnaha Elgin Bluewood Wash is Enterprise ski area is named for 350 82 just 21 miles La Grande Joseph M. EAGLE CAP WILDERNESS Joseph away.

Pomeroy, a Between rancher who 84 Union WALLOWA LAKE Dayton and purchased Starbuck, land in Wash., 1864 and a short detour from U.S. platted the town site in 1878.

Highway 12 onto State Route Other early European visi261 leads to one of the most tors were the Lewis and Clark impressive and least known ex- expedition in 1805 and Capt. ample of modern geology. The Bonneville in 1834. It is the Palouse River follows a course county seat of Garfield County. scoured out by a flood 12,000 Visiting Pomeory is like visityears ago, when a 2,000-foot ing another era, with its turntall ice dam broke in what is of-the-century courthouse and now the Missoula Valley in Victorian homes. There is not western Montana. one streetlight in town, but 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

visitors find many reasons to stop, nonetheless. Activities in the nearby Umatilla National Forest include camping, hunting, berry picking and more.

For more information, log on to www.pomeroychamberof commerce.com or www.fs.fed. us/r6/uma.

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.

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Moscow, Idaho, Pullman, Washington, and north Art, or the love of it, transformed an old dairy barn into an artisans center. The goal of Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown, Wash., on Highway 195, is to nurture creativity and bring local fine and folk art to the public. The site features a gift shop, artists at work in their studios, monthly art exhibitions and regularly scheduled classes and performances.

Four big events are held each year: a demonstration day in April, a tea and fashion show in July, a harvest festival in September and a holiday gala in December.

The facility is completely handicap accessible. There is no admission fee. It is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (509) 229-3414. www. artisanbarn.org In 1890, homesteader John Lorang added on to the original ranch building, which dates back to at least 1885, to accommodate his growing family. At a spring on the farm, he built an aqueduct that ran to the barn, the fields and a fountain.

Today the White Spring Ranch Museum is recognized as a National Historical Site and serves as a museum, archive and living reminder of pioneer life on the Palouse. Also on the ranch is a log cabin from 1876. It’s just a few miles north of Genesee, Idaho, at U.S. Highway 95 and Borgen Rd. Open Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. and by appointment. www.WhiteSpringRanch.org (208) 285-1484.

When summer sizzles, the local pool becomes a mecca for splashing away in the heat. The Hamilton-Lowe Aquatic Center is one of Moscow’s coolest summer attractions. Since its opening in the summer of 2000, the center draws a flood of swimmers.

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Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins gets the crowd going at the National Lentil Festival parade by giving some high-fives to those lined up to watch. find something of interest in the activities pool, which holds two water slides, a frog-shaped slide for little ones and interactive equipment. Swimmers can also enjoy a 25-yard lap pool with a diving board. For those who like to take it easy, there are lounge chairs, concessions and a picnic area.

The pool is open June through September.

The center is located at 830 N. Mountain View Road and can be reached by phone at (208) 883-7085.

The University of Idaho 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 roll-

ing hills of the Palouse. After each quiet summer, the town explodes with activity when students arrive in late August.

The Hartung Theatre, 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, including tickets, is available at (208) 885-7212.

The 63-acre arboretum, open during daylight hours, maintains thousands of named flowering shrubs, conifers and other trees from around the world.

The flowering season lasts from March to August, with fall color peaking in mid-October.

The arboretum can be found off Nez Perce Drive on the UI campus.

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More information is available by calling (208) 885-6633 or by visiting www.uidaho. edu/arboretum.

The North Fork of the Palouse recreation area offers motorbike and hiking trails, undeveloped camping areas and fishing in the North Fork of the Palouse River.

One of the most popular and enjoyable activities in the Palouse Ranger District is watching wildlife in its natural habitat.

Numerous species can be found in the area, including various small animals and birds, mountain lions, whitetail deer, black bear, mule deer, moose and elk. (208) 875-1131.

Situated next to the Palouse River, Laird Park is just 38 miles north of Moscow.

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The population of Elk River grows substantially as people line First Street for the parade as the town celebrates the annual Elk River Days. Visitors old and new flock to the former mill town, turned recreational destination, for the festivities. Elk River celebrated its centennial last year.

The park includes 28 campsites, picnic tables and a swimming area surrounded by lush pine and cedar trees.

These small reservoirs are stocked with trout and bass and have become favorite fishing holes for local residents.

Only boats with electric motors are allowed. Picnic tables and rest rooms are available at both locations as well as overnight camping.

Getting there is as easy as driving east from Moscow on State Highway 8 and following the signs.

Located on Highway 8 in Moscow, the Appaloosa Horse Museum features Nez Perce Indian regalia and artifacts and permanent displays depicting the history of the Appaloosa MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011

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The museum is open 10 a.m. 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.com.

The Bill Chipman Palouse Trail between Pullman and Moscow along State Highway 270 is open dawn to dusk year-round. The seven miles of smooth pathway is for all ages and abilities. Trailheads are located in Pullman on Bishop Boulevard behind the Quality Inn and in Moscow across from the Palouse Mall.

First opened in the early 1800s as an agricultural

college, Washington State University is still well known for its agriculture department.

The college, opened in 1892 with five teachers to teach 29 students and 63, preparatory students, 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.

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, symphonies and soloists also perform throughout the year.

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more information is available at (509) 335-1514. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT. One of the most popular spots on campus is the WSU Bear Center, where researchers study grizzlies. There are no formal tours, but the bears are often seen playing, foraging and doing bear stuff within the enclosure. (509) 335-1119.

The 21st National Lentil Festival, held Aug. 19 and 21 in Pullman, celebrates the health and great-tasting lentil. Participants can enjoy a variety of lentil dishes, including lentil chili and ice cream.

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LEWISTON Bryden Canyon Public Golf Course 445 O’Connor Road, Lewiston, ID 83501 (208) 746-0863 • www.brydencanyongolf.net 18-hole course, golf shop, driving range, lessons, restaurant, tournament and special events. Every Thursday is Ladies Night. Junior Golf program offered.

Open to the public.

Lewiston Golf and Country Club 3985 Country Club Drive, Lewiston, ID 83501 (208) 746-2801 • www.golflgcc.com Private, 18-hole course, clubhouse, restaurant, lounge, golf shop and outdoor swimming pool.

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CLARKSTON

3080 Highway 8, Moscow, ID 83843 (208) 882-3015

Moscow Elks Golf Club

Clarkston Golf and Country Club

University of Idaho Golf Course

1676 Elm Street, Clarkston, WA 99403 (509) 758-7911 Private but public welcome as a guest of a member or of another country club. 18-hole course, driving range, clubhouse, restaurant, lounge, pro shop, outdoor pool and clay tennis courts.

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Quail Ridge Golf Course 3600 Swallows Nest Drive • Clarkston, WA 99403 (509) 758-8501 • Open to the public.

1215 Nez Perce Drive, Moscow, ID 83844 (208) 885-6171

Palouse Ridge Golf Course 1260 Palouse Ridge Drive • Pullman, WA 99164 (509) 335-4342

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725 Port Way , Clarkston, WA 99403 (509) 758-4366 • Driving Range • 18 Hole Mini-Golf • Club Repair Shop • Full Line of Clubs Driving Range - Large Bucket $8.00, Small Bucket $6.00 Behind Quality Inn in Clarkston

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Route 2, Box 845, Grangeville, ID 83530 (208) 983-1299

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Orofino Golf and Country Club 423 Debertin Dr., Orofino, ID • 83544 • (208) 476-3117 Nine hole course, restaurant and golf shop, carts available.

ST. MARIES St. Maries Golf Course

1250 Bridge Street, Clarkston, WA 99403 (509) 758-6731

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north arts and crafts, a microand vehicle parking. brewery tent and more in Entrance to the festival Reaney Park. The Taste T. site is free. For more Lentil 5K Fun Run, Tour information or booth de Lentil Bike Race and applications, call (208) pancake breakfast all be245-3563. gin at 8 a.m. For a detailed St. Maries is the final schedule or more inforresting place of some mation, call the Pullman of the firefighters who Chamber of Commerce died fighting the 1910 at (800) 365-6948 or visit Fire. A memorial to www.lentilfest.com. the fallen is in the St. Kamiak Butte in WhitMaries cemetery. man County, Wash., is On Labor Day recognized as a National weekend, St. Maries Natural Landmark. It has celebrates its logmore than five miles of ging heritage with the forested hiking trails. The four-day Paul Bunyan 3.5 mile Pine Ridge Trail Days. The event features is part of the National craft and food vendors, Trails System. Reaching logging events, bed and an elevation of 3,641 feet, Tribune/Steve Hanks outhouse races and one the park offers visitors a of the largest Labor Day Even with the cold and wet weather at the 37th annual Moscow panoramic view of the fireworks shows in the Renaissance Fair, the crowd lights up as folk musician Dan Maher of Palouse region. There Inland Northwest. There Pullman plays his set. This year, the fair is April 30 to May 1. are more than 150 bird, is plenty of camping mammal and plant spealongside the town’s two Turn left on Clear Creek tion season early and includes cies in the park. Pack a lunch rivers, the St. Maries and the Road for ½ mile. Turn left on the Stateline Outboard Racing and spend the day hiking trails St. Joe, and in nearby Heyburn Fugate Road (Road No. 5100).

Association hydroplane races or use the day use area.

State Park.

Travel ½ mile to Kamiak Butte over Memorial Weekend. These For additional informaIf you want to find star garCounty Park Road (Rd. 6710) mini hydros fly across the water tion, please contact Whitman nets, you can go to India or to to the park entrance on the left. at amazing speeds. Other events County Parks Department at the Idaho Panhandle National No matter how you get to include a fireworks display July 2 (509) 397-6238.

Elk River, it’s worth the trip. and Elk River Days Aug. 20-21. If Forests. The dodecahedron Camping: Nine sites are avail- Driving east from Moscow (12-sided) crystals range from you like Elk River in the summer, able on a first-come first-serve on State Highway 8 leads you be sure to come back in the winter granular to golf ball size. The basis. Campers please note this is across the Palouse and into the when the deep snows settle in and Forest Service developed the a gated park with no access into Emerald Creek Garnet Area timber, through the towns of snowmobile season begins. or out of the park from dusk can dig for these gems in a Troy and then Deary. From Treat yourself and your until 7 a.m. $15.00 per night safe and environmentally way. there, continue east on Hwy family to a short drive to St. with one vehicle allowed.

The site is open May through 8 through Helmer and BoMaries, Idaho, and the 22nd Sites are limited to two September, Friday through vill (Turning north at Bovill annual smART by the River vehicles total; $5.00 to camping Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Hwy 3 will lead you to St. Festival of the Arts by the fee for second vehicle. Electrical A one-day permit is $10 and shadowy St. Joe River.

Maries and the St. Joe country). and water hookups are not avail- Once you leave Bovill for Elk includes equipment. From St. Approximately 60 art and able. Water is available in select Maries, follow State Highway 3 craft booths are open from 9 River on Hwy 8, you are on the locations of the campground for 24 miles to Road 447. Drive a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July scenic Elk River Back Country from April 15th to Oct. 15th. southwest on Road 447 for eight 16 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Byway (www.idahobyways.

Restrooms available year round. miles to the parking area. A ½ Sunday, July 17. The Kiwanis gov/byways/elk-river.aspx) that Each camp site has a picnic table terminates at Orofino on U.S. mile hike up 281 Gulch takes and Lumberjack Booster clubs and grill. Camp sites are limited you to the sluicing area. Permits offer breakfast on site each day.

Highway 12. Summer in Elk to vehicles 18 feet in length or and additional information are The festival takes place beneath River means huckleberries, smaller. Larger vehicles are not available there. Be sure to bring stately old cottonwoods on the fishing and plenty of places to plenty of drinking water. permitted on the campground play on motorcycle or ATVs. It lush, green banks of the riverroad; however, the upper parking also means visiting Elk Creek Idaho Panhandle National side local performers provide area may be utilized for overForests Falls or an enormous Western live entertainment all day. A night accommodations.

3815 Schreiber Way Red Cedar tree that’s 18 feet in silent auction and clothesline From Pullman: Take State Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 diameter and about 3,000 years art sales are offered. There are Highway 27 North 11 miles. old. Elk River begins vaca(208) 765-7223 plenty of rest rooms, boat docks MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011

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Let’s go to the hops Regional beers are brewing a following

and its Public House. Terminal Gravity has been in operation 13 years and offers six craft beers: IPA, ESG, a rye beer, Fine wine isn’t the only Breakfast Porter, Bar X Stout, thing for which our region is Triple, a Belgian style and Fes— From a Lewiston business catalogue published at the turn of the becoming known. Farmers here tivale, a British-style strong or century. have been raising grain and old ale. The restaurant features hops for generations, and now appetizers, salads, sandwiches, microbreweries in Washington, pasta and a kids’ menu.

Oregon and Idaho are putting 803 SE School St. (541) it to good use.

426-0158 (brewery) www.

In Idaho, M.J. Barleyhopterminalgravitybrewing.com pers in Lewiston’s Red Lion Hours: Seven days a week, 11 Hotel has been brewing beer a.m. to 10 p.m. since 1991 and continues to Just a few miles south of produce a top-quality product, Barley Wine and Waitsburg 150 Ninth St. suite B, Enterprise, Joseph, Ore., has In 2007, Barleyhopper’s SteamClarkston, Wash. (Conveniently Winter Warmer. Some of these jumped into the tun. The Muboat Stout took first place in dark ales at the Eldorado BBQ, located next door to Basalt Cel- are seasonal and therefore aren’t tiny Brewing Company opened available all the time. They lars Winery.) (509) 758-8889 in the spring of 2009 and hasn’t Blues and Brews Festival in brew a great root beer, too. A www.riverportbrewing.com. looked back. Owner and brewer Reno. Guinness, which has tasting room is on site and the Skye Book & Brew in Kari Gjerdingen produces been brewing beer since the kitchen offers pizza and light five beers: Ssswheat, Pale Ale, 1700s, took second. Barleyhop- Dayton, just 66 miles west of Clarkston, Wash. on U.S. High- fare. Families are welcome and per’s Summertime Citrus took Brown, ESB and Porter. An outdoor seating is available. way 12, the offers craft beer, third in the specialty brews IPA is in the works. The restau444 Preston Ave., Waitsburg, rant offers a good selection of category. The brewery produces books and a slate of salads and sandwiches. Light beers include Wash., (509) 337-6261 www. nine year-round ales, from food including vegetarian and Tucannon Honey Wheat, made lahtneppur.com a light wheat to a stout. Six vegan.

From Waitsburg, it’s an easy with local wheat and honey, 600 North Main St. Joseph, seasonals include Octoberfest, drive to the Mill Creek Brew- Ore., (541) 432-5274 www.

Snake River Porter and a Mai- Cougar Canyon Amber and pub in Walla Walla, Wash., mutinybrewing.com Hours: bock style Bock At The Moon. Johnson Hollow IPA. Dark 621 21st St., Lewiston, Idaho beers include Starve Out Win- which features a full dinner and Tuesday to Friday 11 a.m. to 9 lunch menu and four beers year p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 ter Stout.

(208) 799-1000 www.redlion round and one seasonal, includ- a.m. to 9 p.m.

148 East Main St. Dayton, lewiston.com ing Penitentiary Porter, Walla Wash. (509) 382-4677 www.

Since 1996, Embers Brew Riverport Brewing ComWalla Wheat, Brew 22, IPA skyebookandbrew.com House has offered great food pany, across the Snake River Between Dayton and Walla and Widmer Hefewiezen. Mill and 17 micro brews. from Lewiston in Clarkston, Creek has been brewing quality Walla, Wash., on U.S. 12 lies 204 N Main St., Joseph, Wash., brews nine favorites, beers for 14 years. the town of Waitsburg and Ore., (541) 432-2739 www. including Blonde Moment, 11 S. Palouse, Walla Walla, the home of Laht Neppure embersbrewhouse.com Hours: Cedar Rock Pale Ale, Seven Brewing Co. Brewmaster Court Wash., (509)522-2440 www.

Monday through Saturday 11 Devils IPA, Old Man River Ruppenthal was a home brewer millcreek-brewpub.com Hours: a.m. until closing, Sunday noon Oatmeal Stout, River Rat Red with 20 years’ experience when Seven days a week, 11 a.m. to until closing. and a seasonal Bedrock Bock. he opened this brewery in 2006. 11 p.m.

Just west of Moscow, The brewery has only been in From Walla Walla, it’s a sce- Palouse Falls Brewing Co. in existence two years, but it has a Laht Neppur always has eight nic 104 miles on Washington to 10 beers on tap, including Pullman, Wash., began operalong history behind it. BrewSR 125 and Oregon OR-11; Peach Hefeweizen, Katie’s tion in the fall of 2010. Ownmaster Marv Eveland ran the Kolsch, Strawberry Cream Ale, from Clarkston, it’s a breathers Jeff and Linda Greene are brewery at M.J. Barleyhoppers taking 85 miles on Washington producing four beers: Idaho Au, for 10 years before striking out Mike’s Golden Ale, Neddy’s SR 129 and Oregon OR-3 to Brown Nut, Oatmeal Porter, Crimson Pride, Kamiak IPA, on his own. Riverport’s tap Enterprise, Ore., and the home Steptoe Stout and a seasonal room is open Monday through Stout, India Pale Ale, Piper Saturday noon to 8 p.m.

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“It behooves every man who appreciates the amber beverage to call for Lewiston brew. It is the best. We know, for we have tried it.”

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1335 SE Bishop Boulevard, Pullman, Wash. (509) 334-6427 www.palousefallsbrewing.com Pullman’s Old Post Office is the home of Paradise Creek Brewery, which offers a variety of year-round and seasonal beer.

Paradise Creek covers the menu from nachos to steaks. It also offers talks by Washington state vinters and a complete selection of wines and microbrews, along with home brewing supplies from malts to equipment.

245 SE Paradise, Pullman, Wash., (509) 338-9463 www.

The Northwest Best Brewfest is set for Aug. 20 outside at the Nez Perce County Fairgrounds at 1229 Burrell Ave. in Lewiston. paradisecreekbrewery.com.

Hours: opens at 11 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Bottle shop open 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Friday through Saturday 1 to 9 p.m.

Two breweries are winning fans in the resort town of McCall, Idaho, south of Lewiston on U.S. Highway 95. The Salmon River Brewery offers four of what it considers its “flagship beers” — Udaho Gold, PFD Pale Ale, Salmon River Quiver IPA and Buzz

Gates will open at noon. $10 buys a pint glass and five tokens.

For more information, go to www.nwbestbrewfest.com Buzz Porter. Additionally, it offers Spring Sproing Cream Ale, Class 4 IPA, BrAmber and Sweep Boat Stout on a rotating basis. The beers are available throughout Idaho, but since the brewery is attached to a restaurant and pub, there’s no need to go anywhere else.

(208) 634-4SRB www. salmonriverbrewery.com Since 1994, the McCall Brewing Company has offered hand-crafted ales and good food. They have eight year-

round beers, including the popular Mackinaw Red, and a few seasonals. The menu ranges from sandwiches and burgers to prime rib and salmon, with daily specials. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10:30 Friday and Saturday.

Breakfast is served 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

807 North Third St., McCall, Idaho, (208) 634-3309 www.mccallbrewingco.com

Grapes and Grain When in the area, visit these award winning wineries and breweries.

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calendar of area events MARCH March 5  Reubens Sausage Feed, Reubens, Idaho March 5-6  Mardi Gras, Moscow, Idaho March 6  Devil’s Slide Bicycle Race,Hells Gate State Park, Lewiston March 11  Blue Mountain Brix and Brew Festival, Dayton, Wash.

March 12  St. Patrick’s Day Run 5 or 10K, Clarkston, Seaport Striders March 19  Hell’s Canyon Adventure Run, 16 or 30 miles,  Hell’s Canyon  Seaport Striders March 19-20  Gun & Antique Show, Nez Perce County Fair

Donavan Biegler rides the saddle bronc he drew for the Sunday performance of the Asotin County Fair Rodeo.

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Grounds, Lewiston APRIL

April 1-30  Dogwood Festival Art Exhibition,  Lewis-Clark Center for Arts & History, Lewiston April 2  Cabaret, Pullman, Wash.

April 8-10  Third annual Inland Northwest Outdoor Show, Nez Perce County Fairgrounds, Lewiston April 9  Palouse Downtown Open House, Palouse, Wash.

April 10  Elk Calling Contest / Orofino Spring Round-Up

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Orofino, Idaho, city park April 15-17  Salmon River Jet Boat Races, Salmon River, Riggins, Idaho April 22-23  Palouse Hills Dog Show, Nez Perce County Fair Grounds, Lewiston April 22-24  Dogwood Festival Art Under the Elms and Show ’n’ Shine, LCSC campus, Lewiston April 22-24  Asotin County Fair and Rodeo, Asotin County Fair grounds, Asotin April 24-25  Lewis-Clark Dog Show, Nez Perce County Fair

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Grounds, Lewiston April 24  Seaport River Run, 2.9 or 10K, Swallows Park, Clarkston, Wash.

April 29  Colton-Uniontown Fair, Colton, Wash.

April 30-May 1  38th Annual Renaissance Fair, East City Park, Moscow, Idaho MAY

May 7  Glenwood-Caribel Volunteer Fire Department Buttermilk Pancake Breakfast, Kamiah, Idaho  3rd annual Buttermilk MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011

calendar of area events  Festival, Kamiah, Idaho May 7-8  Riggins Rodeo and Parade, Riggins Idaho May 14  Run for the Hill of It, Old Spiral Highway, 8 miles, 2,000 foot climb, Seaport Striders, Lewiston  ATV Fun Run, Elk River, Idaho May 21  Joseph Gallery Art Walk, Joseph, Ore.  Fishing Derby, Elk River, Idaho May 27-29  Weippe Camas Festival and Retreat to Weippe Fun Run,Weippe, Idaho  41st Annual State Line Outboard Racing Association hydroplane races, Elk River, Idaho May 27-30  Dayton Days, Dayton, Wash.

May 27-June 3

 Avista NAIA Baseball World Series Baseball Tournament, Warrior Field, Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, Idaho May 28  Kendrick Locust Blossom Festival, Kendrick, Idaho  Fisherman’s Breakfast, Avery Community Center, Avery, Idaho May 30  Memorial Day Services, 11 A.m., Craigmont Cemetery, Craigmont, Idaho  Sacred Salmon Ceremony and Friendship Feast, Riggins, Idaho JUNE

June 3-5  Wallow Valley Festival of Arts, Joseph, Oregon June 4  7th annual Spring BBQ & Hotrod Gathering, Palouse, Wash.  13th Annual Big Water

Blowout and River Festival, Riggins, Idaho June 10-11  Oregon Mountain Cruise Car Show, Joseph, Oregon  Wallowa Mountain Quilters Guild show, Joseph, Oregon  Pioneer Days / Tumbleweed Festival Fun Run, Pomeroy, Washington June 11  Appaloosa Fest, Moscow, Idaho  Free Fishing Day, St. Maries, Idaho  Deer Creek Fishing Tournament, Pierce, Idaho June 17-19  All Wheels Weekend, Dayton, Wash.

June 18  I Made the Grade Bicycle ride, Clarkston, Wash.  ATV Fun Run, Elk River, Idaho June 23-24  4th annual Chinese Remembering, Lewiston, Idaho

June 25  CVRA Rodeo Spurs and Spokes parade, Kamiah, Idaho June 25-26  CVRA Rodeo, Kamiah, Idaho  Craigmont June Picnic, Craigmont, Idaho  White Bird Days, White Bird, Idaho JULY

July 2  High Country Snowmobile Club Auction, Dixie, Idaho  Fireworks in the Mountains, Elk River, Idaho July 2-3  4th of July celebration, Winchester, Idaho July 2-4  Grangeville Border Days, Rodeo Grounds, Grangeville, Idaho July 3-4  Winchester Open Rodeo, Winchester, Idaho

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calendar of area events July 4  Dixie, Idaho  Pullman Fourth of July Parade, Pullman,  Pullman Fourth of July Celebration, Pullman  Community Spirit Fireworks Display, Adams Field, Clarkston  All American Fourth of July, Orofino July 7  Jammin’ in the Park, Craigmont, Idaho July 9  Troy Days, Troy, Idaho  Stites Days, Stites, Idaho  Mt. Misery Relay Race  57 mile team and solo, Seaport Striders, Asotin Park, Asotin, Wash.

July 10  Huckleberry Ride, Twin River Cyclists,  Deary, Idaho  Old Timers Annual Picnic, St. Maries, Idaho July 9-11  Art Walk, Palouse, Wash.

Palouse Ice Cream Social,  Palouse, Wash.

July 15  Screening of “Lords of Nature: Life in a Land of Great Predators,”  Winchester Lake State Park, Winchester, Idaho July 15-16  St. Joe Valley Car Club Show and Shine St. Maries, Idaho July 16  Summer Celebration at the Wolf Education and Research Center Winchester, Idaho July 16-17  22nd Annual St. Maries Art Festival, Cherry Bend Boat Park, St. Maries, Idaho July 22-23  Hot Summer Nights, Riggins, Idaho July 27-30  Chief Joseph Days Joseph, Ore. 30

July 29-31  Kooskia Days, Kooskia, Idaho July 30  6th Annual Palouse Bluegrass Festival, Palouse, Wash.  Palouse Community Center Pig Roast, Palouse, Wash.

AUGUST

Aug. 5-7  51st annual Pierce 1860 Days, Pierce, Idaho  22nd Annual Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival Yellowpine, Idaho Aug. 6  Evening at the Depot, Dayton, Wash.  Palouse Community Yard Sale, Palouse, Wash.

Aug. 6-7  Dixie Days, Dixie, Idaho  Boat Club Poker Run, St. Maries, Idaho Aug. 7  Raspberry Festival, Historical Museum at the Monastery at St. Gertrude, Cottonwood, Idaho Aug. 12-14  Apalousey Trail Ride & Dutch Oven Dinner, Moscow, Idaho Aug. 13  Bronze, Blues & Brews Fest, Joseph, Oregon Aug. 13-14  Elk City Days, Elk City, Idaho Aug. 13-16  Benewah County Fair, St. Maries, Idaho Aug. 17-20  Idaho County Fair, Cottonwood, Idaho Aug. 19-21  Looking Glass Powwow, Kamiah, Idaho  National Lentil Festival, Pullman, Wash.  Bronze Bike Motorcycle Rendezvous, Joseph, Ore. Aug. 20

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Fireworks explode above Clarkston and the Snake River as the Community Spirit display celebrates American independance.

 106 mile ATV fun run, Dixie, Idaho  Uniontown Flea Market and Yard Sale, Uniontown, Wash.

Aug. 20-21  50th annual Wild Weippe Rodeo, Weippe, Idaho  Elk River Days, Elk River, Idaho Aug. 25-27  Lewiston Hot August Nights, Lewiston Main Street and Pioneer Park Bandshell Lewiston, Idaho Aug. 26-28  Horsen’ Around Pony Club Grounds, Moscow, Idaho Aug. 27  Northwest Best Brewfest Nez Perce County Fairgrounds, Lewiston, Idaho SEPTEMBER

Sept. 2-4  75th Kamiah BBQ, Kamiah, Idaho Sept. 3-4  ATV Mud Bog, Elk River, Idaho Sept. 3-5  Yard Sale and Fireman’s

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Ball, Dixie, Idaho  Paul Bunyan Days, St. Maries, Idaho Sept. 7-11  Lewiston Roundup, Lewiston Rodeo Grounds Lewiston, Idaho Sept. 8-11  Palouse Empire Fair Colfax, Wash.

Sept. 9-11  Hells Canyon Mule Days, Wallowa County Fairgrounds, Enterprise, Ore.  Columbia County Fair, Dayton, Wash.

Sept. 10  Blackberry Festival and Classic Car Show, Juliaetta, Idaho Sept. 15-18  Clearwater County Fair and Lumberjack Days, Clearwater County Fairgrounds, Orofino, Idaho  Latah County Fair, Latah County Fairground, Moscow, Idaho Sept. 16-18  Garfield County Fair, Pomeroy, Wash.

Sept. 17  Puffer Butte Huff and Puff Run, 2 and 5 mile trail run, Seaport Striders, Field Springs State Park, Anatone, Wash.  Palouse Days, Palouse, Wash.

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