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WELCOME TO OUR REGION Get away, unplug, refresh your soul, satisfy your palate, and build memories to last a lifetime.
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WILD & SCENIC RIVERS Raft, kayak, float, or jet boat as you explore our mighty river system.
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RECREATION 54 WINTER Explore our family-friendly winter wonderland.
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We’re here to help you make the most of your experience. Our destination experts can help you find restaurants, golf courses, excursions, the best local wines, and brews, and more. We can provide information on exciting special events taking place during your stay. We can also help make your vision of a successful meeting, family reunion, or other get together a reality! We offer a complete array of services, including requests for proposals, site selection assistance, promotional materials, vendor services, and more. CITY OF NEZPERCE 502 5th Ave., Nezperce, ID 83543 208.937.1021; cityofnezperce.com
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GRANGEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Hwy 95 at Pine St., Grangeville, ID 83530 208.983.0460; grangevilleidaho.com
GREATER CRAIGMONT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 408 Nezperce Ave., Winchester, ID 83555; 208.924.0050; craigmontareachamber.com
GREATER KOOSKIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO Box 41, Kooskia, ID 83539; 208.935.2290; kooskia.com
KENDRICK-JULIAETTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION KJ7 PO Box 204, Kendrick, ID 83531 208.882.8869; kendrick-juliaetta.org
KAMIAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 518 Main St., Kamiah, ID 83536 208.935.2290; kamiahchamber.com
MOSCOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 411 S Main St., Moscow, ID 83843 208.882.1800; moscowchamber.com
OROFINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 217 1st St., Orofino, ID 83544 208.476.4335; orofino.com
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LEWISTON VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER Nez Perce County Historical Society Museum ; 0306 Third Street, Lewiston, ID 83501; 208.743.2535; VisitLewisClarkValley.com
PIERCE-WEIPPE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 204 Wood St., Weippe, ID 83553 208.435.4406; pierce-weippechamber. com
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LEWIS-CLARK VALLEY & NORTH CENTRAL IDAHO Fly or board a cruise ship into our region’s hub, the Lewis-Clark Valley – the Gateway to Hells Canyon and home to the newest American Viticultural Area that produces small batch wines to pair brilliantly with the culinary flavors of our region. We have something for every adventurer.
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Get reacquainted with one of our best natural resources — the water! Here in our region, we have some of the wildest and most scenic rivers around. Take a guided jet boat or rafting tour on the Snake River deep into Hells Canyon, North America’s Deepest River Gorge. Raft the legendary Salmon River of No Return, or the wild and scenic Lochsa and Selway rivers. If a gentle float is more your style, the Clearwater River offers fun for the entire family. Cap any outdoor excursion off with a journey into our region’s culinary delights. Taste the local flavor of our award-winning wines, explore the complexity of our handcrafted brews. To feed your inner historian, take some time to listen to the legends of the Nez Perce and walk in the footsteps of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Historical and interpretive sites dot the region and tell the tales of those who came before us. Most of all, we invite you to come enjoy our region’s friendly hospitality, rich history, and year-round adventures.
GETTING HERE BY AIRPORT Offers daily flights in and out of the area. Direct flights from Salt Lake City, Boise, and Seattle help you connect to our region from anywhere in the world. Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport (LWS): Delta Connection carrier SkyWest and Horizon Air. 406 Burrell; Lewiston, ID; 208.746.7962; golws.com
BY VEHICLE Traveling by car or motor home is a wonderful way to experience our region. Enter the area from the north via Coeur d’Alene, ID, or Spokane, WA. Enter the area from the south via Boise, ID and travel along the whitewater of the Salmon River. Travel the historic Lewis and Clark Trail from Missoula, MT or from the wine country of Walla Walla, WA. View our map on page 60 for routes.
BY BUS Greyhound provides service to Cottonwood, Craigmont, Grangeville, Lewiston, Moscow, Riggins, and White Bird from Boise and Spokane. greyhound.com
BY CRUISE SHIP Leaving from Portland, Oregon, traveling to Clarkston, Washington, cruise ships follows in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, the intrepid explorers who have come to define the historical context of our Pacific Northwest voyages. Remarkable shore excursions are provided in each port of call and include the cultural and historical landmarks that signify the living legacy of the region’s first settlers. American Empress: 888.749.5280 americanqueensteamboatcompany. com; American Cruise Lines: 800.460.4518, americancruiselines. com; S.S. Legacy: 888.862.8881, uncruise.com; National Geographic Sea Bird or Sea Lion: 888.966.8687, nationalgeographicexpeditions.com
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LEWIS-CLARK VALLEY Gateway to Hells Canyon
flights connecting us to Boise, Idaho, Seattle, Washington, and Salt Lake City, Utah.
At the confluence of the Clearwater and Snake rivers, Lewiston, Idaho and Clarkston, Washington are the lowest elevation points in the region at only 738 feet above sea level. That’s why you’ll find a mild climate making outdoor activities possible almost any time of year. Known as the Gateway to Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest river gorge is a must-see while in the area.
The quaint, tree-lined downtowns offer a multitude of interesting shops, historic buildings, and the nearby campus of Lewis-Clark State College, which is home to numerous regional events. Walk or bike along the Snake River trails or take a refreshing break at one of the many city parks. There is plenty to see and do in Lewis-Clark Valley with many lodging and dining options for the day’s end.
Lewiston and Clarkston’s central location makes it an ideal base when exploring the area. The Nez Perce County Regional Airport is located here with convenient
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northwest competitions and beyond. With steep river canyons and plateaus within the AVA, it is home to the lowest elevation vineyards in the state that are successful in ripening a wide variety of wine grapes. This region is considered part of the new frontier of wine-growing areas in the United States. But, we actually have a long wine history. Grapes were introduced into the Clearwater Valley by 1872 and thanks to the pioneering efforts of two Frenchmen, Louis Delsol and Robert Schleicher, and one German immigrant, Jacob Schaefer, the region rapidly become known for its wines. Schleicher was most successful, taking
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taking a number of gold medals for his wines at expositions in Omaha, Buffalo, St. Louis and Portland. Map out your wine tasting adventure and make sure to take some home to share with friends and family. If you are an Alaska Air Mileage Plan member and flying out of Lewiston, your first case of wine flies free! Learn more about our wineries on page 44.
RECREATION in the Lewis-Clark Valley revolves around the rivers that flow here. Whether you're a solace-seeker or an extreme adventurer, there's plenty of river and always one more bend to explore. Between the Clearwater and Snake rivers, water enthusiasts have miles and miles of recreation to choose from. Boat launches give easy access to fishermen, wakeboarders, and waterskiers. Grab some supplies for a picnic and set up on one of the many sandy beaches for the day. Or search out a quiet lagoon to relax and enjoy the river, launch a paddleboard, or throw a line.
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1. Bike along the 25 miles of paved pathways along the rivers. 2. Cool off a the Asotin County Family Aquatic Center. 3. Visit one of our sand beaches on the Snake River. allows for use of the paths year round. Parks, beaches, boat launches, and rest room facilities can be found along the route. There are 12 exercise stations along a 1.25-mile paved trail on the Lewiston Levee Bypass. Park in one of the three parking lots to access the trail. Access downtown Lewiston via the Clearwater and Snake River Recreation Trail at the 5th Street pedestrian overpass. You’ll find unique bike racks that double as art throughout the downtown corridor.
PICKLEBALL is one of the fastest growing sports. Try your hand at this combination of tennis and badminton on one of six courts located at Sunset Park in Lewiston (2602 11th Ave). Learn more about our pickleball courts and parks at cityoflewiston.org/parksandrec.
DISC GOLF Going above and beyond just throwing a frisbee back and forth, Disc Golf involves strategy, skill, and a desire to have fun! Like regular golf, players tee off by throwing their discs toward the “hole” in an attempt to reach the end with the fewest throws as possible. Try your hand at the 9-hole course at Sunset Park in Lewiston (2602 11th Avenue) or at the newly finished 9-hole course at Hells Gate State Park.
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SKATE PARK At Kiwanis Park in Lewiston (1114 Snake River Ave), you'll find a great skate park (12,000 sq. ft.) with three pools, one with a difficult shallow end about 6 feet deep and a deep end about 9 feet deep with good transition. Another pool is about 8 feet deep and really large with a few vertical spots, steep spots and stairs with a rail.
GOLF The Lewis-Clark Valley earned the name “Banana Belt” due to the mild winter climate. While most of the Inland Northwest is covered in snow and frost, golf courses in the valley are open for business. You can play golf every month of the year (a few locals play nearly every day) on one of four 18-hole courses in the valley. See our Golf Guide on page 53.
PUBLIC ART The North Lewiston Gateway Project provides artwork that can be appreciated as you drive into Lewiston from the north and east. Artists David Govedare and Keith Powell created a series of statues depicting the meeting of Lewis and Clark, and the Nez Perce people. Three bronze statues, created by Shirley Bothum, depict Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and Sacajawea. They are located at the intersection of Highway 12 and 21st Street.
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4. Try your hand at paddleboarding on the Snake River. 5. Tsceminicum sculpture at the confluence of the Clearwater and Snake Rivers in Lewiston, ID. 6. Clarkston Golf and Country Club in Clarkston, WA. In the center of Lewis-Clark State College campus is a representation of the explorers meeting Chief Twisted Hair. The wooded setting depicts the Clearwater region with waterfalls and native plants. Other bronze figures include Nez Perce women gathering food. The Tsceminicum sculpture is located on the Lewiston side of the confluence of the Clearwater and Snake rivers. It interprets Nez Perce mythology with a symbolic Earth Mother figure whose body sustains all forms of life, and from whose hands the rivers run. Some of the newest pieces can be found in downtown Lewiston. Enjoy the fountain in front of the Lewiston City Library, the benches and bike racks that double as art, and the mosaics on the 5th Street pedestrian bridge. Discover more art at visitlcvalley.com.
ASOTIN COUNTY FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER Kids go crazy for the outdoor waterpark, featuring exciting slides, a lazy river, and fun-filled adventure pool. The indoor natatorium offers a lap pool, therapy pool, hot tub, water aerobics, lessons, and more. The fitness room features cardio machines and weights. 1603 Dustan
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CHIEF TIMOTHY PARK A unique experience of peace and tranquility as was found when Lewis and Clark traveled across the island in 1806. Today the spirit still lives in an atmosphere of natural beauty. Overnight camping, a swimming beach, and picnic area is available. Visit the Confluence Project and Maya Lin's "Listening Circle" artwork. Eight miles west of Clarkston, WA
HELLS GATE STATE PARK Camping and boat moorage is available year round. The park offers hook-up sites, laundry facilities, showers, picnic facilities, hiking and mountain biking trails, and a swimming beach. The Lewis and Clark Discovery Center features indoor educational displays, a two-acre outdoor interpretive plaza along the banks of the Snake River, and a beautiful moving stream with sculptures by artist Rip Caswell. Four miles south of Lewiston on Snake River Ave.: 208.799.5016; parksandrecreation. idaho.gov
RECREATION RENTALS FULL THROTTLE RENTALS Jet skis, kayaks, paddleboards, bikes, wakeboards, tubes, and pedal boats. 306 Granite Lake Park; Clarkston, WA; 208.816.8217; fullthrottlesports.com
LC FLOAT N TOTE Rafts, kayaks, backpacks, tents, snowshoes, and more. LewisClark State College, Lewiston, ID; 208.792.2670; lcsc.edu/campusrecreation/float-n-tote
RIVERVIEW MARINA Paddle Board rentals, lessons, and tours. 711 Snake River Ave, Lewiston, ID; 208.746.1412; boatingfun.com
TRI-STATE OUTFITTERS Kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. 120 Thain Road, Lewiston, ID; 208.746.5307; t-state.com/rentals
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KENDRICK AND JULIAETTA In addition to the history, Colter’s Creek Winery and Hardware Brewing Co. have made Kendrick and Juliaetta a destination for visitors and locals, alike. Kendrick-Juliaetta Community Development Association - KJ7 : PO Box 204, Kendrick, (208) 8828869; kendrick-juliaetta.org
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Orofino’s regional history follows Lewis and Clark, the early mining rushes (Orofino means "fine gold"), and the great lumber industry. Surrounded by wilderness areas on three sides, this land is truly a haven for those who desire the great outdoors highlighted by spectacular steelhead fishing in the Clearwater River. Orofino Chamber : 217 1st St., Orofino, (208) 476-4335; orofino.com
Drive the scenic Greer Grade to Weippe, where Lewis & Clark met the Nez Perce Indians in 1805. Visit the Weippe Discovery Center and learn about the Corps of Discovery in Idaho. Stay awhile, fish and camp at the beautiful Deyo Reservoir. Continue on Hwy 11 to Pierce, the gateway to the backcountry of Clearwater County. See the first Courthouse in Idaho and visit the John Bradbury Logging Museum. From Pierce, the North Fork of the Clearwater River awaits you with scenic views and Kelly Creek blue ribbon trout fishing. PierceWeippe Chamber : (208) 435-4406, pierce-weippechamber.com; Weippe Discovery Center: 204 Wood St., Weippe
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The Lapwai Valley is historically connected to the Nez Perce people, who have inhabited the area for as long as can be remembered. The name Lapwai actually comes from the Nez Perce word "Thlap-Thlap" which refers to a butterfly and the sound its wings make. As a result of the abundance of butterflies in times past, the area has been referred to as the "Land or Place of the Butterfly." The rich history continued in 1805 when Captain Meriwether Lewis and William Clark passed through the area on their way to the Pacific with the Corps of Discovery. City of Lapwai: 315 Main Street, Lapwai, (208) 843-2212; cityoflapwai.com
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The communities of Stites and Harpster look back upon a history which includes the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce), Lewis and Clark, gold seekers, loggers, cowboys, and homesteaders. At the turn of the 20th century, Stites and Harpster, the terminus for the railroad and Elk City Wagon Road, provided a transportation hub for the upper Clearwater gold country and Camas Prairie farmers and ranchers. Today, the communities provide a focal point for historic adventure and outdoor recreation.
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The towns of Kamiah and Kooskia nestle on the banks of the beautiful Clearwater River in a valley surrounded by scenic foothills. These towns serve as a hub for some of the best hunting and fishing in the United States. Kamiah is a unique blend of western, Victorian, and Nez Perce cultures. For centuries, Kamiah was the winter home of the native Nez Perce people. Kooskia is known as the gateway to the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Outdoor adventures are in their backyard. From floating and rafting, hunting, and fishing to hiking trails into the backcountry, you’ll find an adventure. Kamiah Chamber : 518 Main St., (208) 935-2290; kamiahchamber.com; Kooskia Chamber: 26 Main Street (208) 935-2290
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POWELL, LOWELL, AND SYRINGA
The area between Lolo Pass and the communities of Powell, Lowell, and Syringa is some of the most wild and scenic country you’ll ever experience. At Lowell, three rivers converge: the Selway, Lochsa, and Middle Fork of the Clearwater. Trips on the Lochsa and Selway are world-class whitewater adventures for rafters and kayakers with dozens of raft-bashing rapids. The lower Selway and Clearwater offer gentle floating, canoeing, and fishing.
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WINCHESTER, CRAIGMONT, AND REUBENS
Winchester is a quiet vacation destination located on the western edge of the Camas Prairie, surrounded by Ponderosa Pines. Make sure to visit Winchester State Park, an all season, fishing, hiking, sledding, and cross country skiing family destination, Craigmont is a rural community with an agricultural-based economy located along Hwy 95, nestled among the gentle rolling hills of the Camas Prairie. The little community of Reubens’ claim to fame includes the only railroad "turn around" between Spalding and Grangeville and the site of the only cyclone to hit the Camas Prairie. The railroad-on-stilts movies "Break Heart Pass" and "Wild Wild West" were filmed near Reubens. Greater Craigmont Area Chamber of Commerce : 408 Nezperce Ave.,Winchester, (208) 924-0050, craigmontareachamber.com
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NEZPERCE Explore the farming community of Nezperce. This town is steeped in history and Native American culture. The land surrounding Nezperce was once the summer camping ground for the Nez Perce people. City of Nezperce : 502 5th Ave., (208) 937-1021, cityofnezperce.com
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COTTONWOOD AND KEUTERVILLE The world’s biggest beagle marks your arrival in Cottonwood. Stop by Dog Bark Park¹ and say "hello" to chainsaw artists Dennis and Frances, known for their whimsical wooden carvings of dogs. You can even stay in the most unique bed and breakfast, the "big dog," known as Sweet Willy. The chapel at the Monastery of St. Gertrude is one of the most ornate in the state and is on the National Register of Historic Places. In winter, visit Cottonwood Butte Ski Area. Keuterville began life as a farming town. Established around 1880, it boomed when the railroad began looking at it for a station. Make a stop at the famously friendly Keuterville Pub & Grub for a bite.
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Grangeville is the hub of the agriculturally-rich Camas Prairie. The community sits adjacent to the Nez Perce National Forest and GospelHump Wilderness Area, within 15 minutes of the Salmon River to the south, and South Fork of the Clearwater River to the east.
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Whether you’re visiting Grangeville during the winter or summer months, immerse yourself in the outdoors with panoramic vistas and nature-filled adventure. You’ll find a variety of fun things to do in and around Grangeville. Try a juicy steak of local grass-fed beef at a local steakhouse, sample regional wines and microbrews at a bistro, or delectable sweets at a local bakery. Grangeville Chamber of Commerce : Hwy 95 at Pine St., (208) 983-0460, grangevilleidaho.com
WHITE BIRD
Don’t miss one of the few accesses to Hells Canyon—Pittsburg Landing near White Bird provides a boat launch ramp into Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America. A campground, restrooms, and trail head complete the site. The scenic mountain road from Hwy 95 to Pittsburg Landing is graveled and maintained yearround with some steep pitches near the top. It offers spectacular views into the center of Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. The Pittsburg Landing hike, best in spring or fall, takes you up the river 6 miles to Historic Kirkwood Ranch. This is a popular scenic drive access for visitors as well as recreationalists. White Bird Chamber : 128 Whitebird Road, White Bird, (208) 839-2777, visitwhitebird.com
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Riggins offers access to the legendary Salmon River, known as the "River of No Return," is a whitewater capital. Just to the west is the famed Hells Canyon and the Snake River that runs through it. This unique mix of rivers, streams, high mountain lakes, rugged canyons, alpine meadows, and forests offers a variety of wildlife, wildflowers, and wilderness access. In any season Riggins offers you the facilities to enjoy a myriad of recreational opportunities. Many commercial outfitters are located right here to guide and assist you in your Idaho adventure. Riggins is also the host to many annual events that are fun for the whole family. Enjoy the atmosphere of a small town, awesome beauty of the canyon, and good old western hospitality. Salmon River Chamber : 126 N Main, Riggins, (208) 6283320, rigginsidaho.com LEWIS CLARK VALLEY & NORTH CENTRAL IDAHO VISITOR GUIDE 2018
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Moscow is cradled among the beautiful rolling hills of the Palouse. We invite you to visit and experience this undiscovered paradise. The community of Moscow personifies the image of "small-town" friendliness. In addition to Moscow’s small-town charm, this college town also provides a rich assortment of cultural and recreational activities. With a mild climate, clean air, highly rated schools, and a low crime rate, Moscow attracts a diverse group of residents and visitors. Moscow Chamber of Commerce : 411 S Main St., (208) 882-1800, moscowchamber. com
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ELK CITY AND DIXIE The communities of Elk City and Dixie are well known for their beautiful summer weather and winter recreation. Trout fishing and world-class big game hunting are popular activities. ATV enthusiasts and campers frequently make this area their destination. Old lookout towers and ridge top roads provide scenic vistas. In winter, miles and miles of groomed trails are available for snowmobiling and crosscountry skiing.
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POTLATCH North of Moscow, Potlatch is Idaho’s only historic ‘Company Town,"
having been founded in 1905 by the Potlatch Corporation. A total of 143 houses were built in 1906, with 58 more built the following year; including boarding houses, ice house, church, hotel, school, and general store. Potlatch offers two walking tours for history buffs: "A Walking Tour of the Potlatch Commercial District" and "A Walking Tour of Potlatch Neighborhoods." Pick up a free tour guide, provided by the Potlatch Historical Society, at City Hall.
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The communities of Genesee, Deary, Bovill and Elk River beg to be explored with their sprawling meadows and acres of timber. You’re in the heart of outdoor recreation. Miles of trails keep boredom at bay whether you’re hiking, four wheeling or snowmobiling. Elk River Lodge & General Store : 201 Main St., Elk River, (208) 826-3299, elkriverlodge. net
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Discover all that makes Pullman a great place to be! Ken Carper, kencarperphotos.com Dennis Sabo Photography www.dsabophotography.com
Pullman Chamber of Commerce 415 N Grand Ave, Pullman WA * 800.365.6948
pullmanchamber.com * Facebook.com/PicturePerfectPalouse
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The best memories are made while visiting the Upper Clearwater River Corridor . Visit the historical sites of the Nez Perce Tribe of Indians and the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Fish, Swim and Float the Clearwater, Selway and Lochsa Rivers. Hike, Bike and Ride the mountainous back roads, ATV and Snowmobile trails. Photograph the BEST scenic beauty frontier Idaho has to offer. Rest and Relax in Elegant Lodging, Sportsman Lodging, Motels, Campgrounds,and Wilderness sites. From Lewiston, Idaho Travel east on US 12 to Kamiah .
Visit www.KamiahChamber.com to learn more.
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The first commercial river rafting seekers go for the Middle Fork of trips in the United States were the Salmon, Lochsa, Selway, or the launched in Idaho. The outfitters Snake River through Hells Canyon. here have always been leaders and Idaho outfitters take care of standard-setters for this industry. everything on these trips. Outfitters No other state can claim as many row the rafts or lead recreational guests who paddle RAFT, KAYAK, FLOAT, river miles as their own. Tents and OR JET BOAT AS YOU Idaho. Most waterproof gear EXPLORE OUR MIGHTY bags are provided. of the 3,100 RIVER SYSTEM whitewater Enjoy home-cooked river miles in meals, including the state are located here in North salads made from fresh fruits and Central Idaho. vegetables, and Dutch-oven baked Outfitters offer rafting trips of all kinds for all ages and abilities. Families enjoy fun excursions on rivers such as the Main Salmon. Sightseers like quiet flat-water floats on rivers such as the Clearwater River. Whitewater
breads and desserts. At the end of the day as the sun sets in the canyon, gather around a campfire with your fellow paddlers. With the help of a local outfitter, explore the scenic rivers that flow through North Central Idaho.
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Visit Kirkwood Ranch, a small visitor center with displays of Hells Canyon artifacts and photographs reflecting the history of the area both before and after the coming of western Europeans. Access by a Hells Canyon jet boat tour or drive to Pittsburgh Landing from White Bird and take the foot trail for a 5-mile hike.
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SNAKE RIVER HELLS CANYON NORTH AMERICA'S DEEPEST RIVER GORGE Hells Canyon offers scenic vistas that rival any on the continent. World-class whitewater boating. Spectacular mountain peaks. Vast reaches of remote wilderness for hiking or horseback riding. Diverse and abundant wildlife. Artifacts from prehistoric tribes and rustic remains of early miners and settlers. Hells Canyon National Recreation Area truly offers something for everyone, and much to remember. Guided jet boat and rafting tours leave from Lewiston and White Bird (seasonally) daily. Hells Canyon, though a nationally famous run, has fairly easy whitewater. It is a good long trip in primitive surroundings for novice to intermediate boaters. There are two exceptions to that overall description - Wild Sheep and Granite rapids. Both are Class IV, but easily portable. Hells Canyon is also a good run for dories and inflatable kayaks, in the hands of experienced paddlers.
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The river in the lower half of the canyon below the Pittsburgh Landing rafting take-out, flattens out considerably. Strong upstream breezes are common on summer afternoons and can make rowing a slow, strenuous process. The lower part of the canyon is also a popular weekend playground for jet boaters. Spring rains and snow-melt bring the canyon’s sparse vegetation to life from mid-April to mid-June. But the middle of the summer, you can expect to have very hot, very dry weather and terrific swimming. Hells Canyon boasts excellent fishing for small-mouth bass and sturgeon. The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, managed by the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, hugs the borders of northeastern Oregon and western Idaho. This national showcase holds 652,488 acres of beauty and adventure, where you can let your senses run as wild as the landscape.
River Stats: Difficulty: III to IV; Trip Length: 81 mi.; Put in: Hells Canyon Dam; Take Out: Pittsburgh Landing or Heller Bar
PSST...Catch a glimpse of petroglyphs and a few pictographs at Buffalo Eddy. This rock art contains hundreds of distinct images associated with early Nez Perce people dating back as early as 4,500 years ago. 20 miles south of Lewiston on Snake River Road.
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PITTSBURG LANDING Pittsburg Landing is the only access by road into Hells Canyon from North Central Idaho. Just south of White Bird, take Deer Creek Road where it leaves Hwy 95 at mile marker 222. After crossing the Salmon River, turn left and stay on the main road, approximately 17 miles to Pittsburg Landing. This is a well-maintained, single-lane gravel road with turnouts that crosses the divide between the Salmon and Snake Rivers. There are steep grades on both sides of this divide, so visitors pulling travel trailers or driving RVs should use extreme caution.
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CATCH A GLIMPSE Low Saddle & Saw Pit Saddle Viewpoints Access via primitive dirt and gravel Forest Road 241 off Hwy 95 near Riggins; Open June-Nov Heavens Gate Overlook 19 miles west of Riggins off Hwy 95 on Forest Road 517 (rough, steep road); Elevation 8,400 ft.; Open July-Sept
ACCESS BY TRAIL Black Lake Trailhead; Snake River Trailhead; Windy Saddle Trailhead
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Permits are required year-round for all noncommercial floaters and power boaters on the Snake River within the HCNRA. Take time to read the regulations printed on the back of the permit before embarking on your trip. During the primary river season, reservations and trip permits issued by the Forest Service are required to launch trips at specific locations along the river. Powerboat or float permits and reservations and General HCNRA Information: 509.758.0616; Non-Commercial Float Information/Reservations: 509.758.1957; NonCommercial Powerboat Information/Reservations: 509.758.0270; fs.fed.us/hellscanyon
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The Lochsa River parallels scenic Hwy 12 northeast of Lowell. The word means "rough water" in the language of the Nez Perce. From its headwaters in the Bitterroot Mountains to its confluence with the Selway and Clearwater rivers, the Lochsa pounds through more than 40 major rapids. With names like The Grim Reaper, Bloody Mary, Ten Pin Alley, and Mile Long, your heart will be pounding before you reach the rapids. The season begins in the spring and runs into August. Hwy 12 is barely visible from the river which is bordered by a cedar forest. Most outfitters use paddle boats on the Lochsa to make it a fun participatory trip. River runners camp in nearby meadows or stay in area lodges. One, two, and three-day trips are $80-$350 per person.
River Stats: Difficulty: IV- to IV+; Trip Length: 30 mi.; Put in: White Pine or Nine Mile; Take Out: Split Creek or Knife Edge
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Take a day float from Kooskia to Orofino or from Orofino to the confluence of the Snake River. The Clearwater River provides an easy float along scenic Hwy 12. Wildlife viewing is good here and the river is very easy to access. Join outfitters and local historians to float where the 26
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River Stats: Difficulty: I to II; Trip Length: 23 mi.; Put in: White Pine or Nine Mile; Take Out: Split Creek or Knife Edge
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MIDDLE FORK CLEARWATER RIVER
The Lochsa and the Selway come together at Lowell to form the Middle Fork of the Clearwater. Along Hwy 12 below Lowell is a pleasant summer Class II canoe float. During spring runoff, the river could be dangerous for canoes because of high river flows. The riverbed is wide at this point. The beginning of the float begins in lush cedar forests but gradually drier vegetation becomes more pronounced towards the end. While in the area, we recommend driving up the Selway for a look at the falls. You could consider a float down the lower section of the Selway. This would make an excellent family canoe trip, first time raft or fishing trip. In the fall, this is premium steelhead country.
River Stats: Difficulty: II- to II+; Trip Length: 23 mi.; Put in: Lowell; Take Out: Kooskia
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MAIN SALMON RIVER
The "River of No Return" is an ideal family section with mainly class III rapids. It is considered a wilderness section but has ranches located along the route of the Main Salmon which allow people to choose lodge-tolodge stays. Outfitter and personal jet boat/float trips are highly regulated by the Forest Service to eliminate over populating the river system. Most people take six days to run the 80 roadless miles to Vinegar Creek. Most of the canyon is densely forested with ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and some grand fir. There is good hiking up side creeks and good fishing near their confluences. Attractions not to be missed include Barth Hot Springs and the old Painter Mine at river mile 274. And check out Buckskin Bill’s old homestead a mile below Painter Mine. Buckskin Bill (real name Sylvan Hart) died in 1980. He was known as "the last of the mountain men." He built his own house, raised his own food, and made his own guns and tools.
River Stats: Difficulty: III to IV; Trip Length: 85 mi.; Put in: Corn Creek; Take Out: Vinegar Creek
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MIDDLE FORK SALMON RIVER
The Middle Fork of the Salmon flows through the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness, the largest forest wilderness in the lower 48 states. The Middle Fork is the historical origin of wilderness whitewater rafting trips (most last five nights and six days) and the most popular long river trip in Idaho. It combines a
beautiful wilderness setting with 100 frequent rapids over 100 miles, hot springs, reserved forest campsites, limited access and party size, and no jet boats allowed. In 1968, the Middle Fork was protected as a Wild River, becoming part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Kayakers with intermediate-level skills and a good roll should have no difficulty on any part of the river at any water level.
River Stats: Difficulty: III to IV; Trip Length: 100 mi.; Put in: Dagger Falls; Take Out: Main Salmon
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SALMON RIVER ABOVE RIGGINS
Massive ponderosa pine and vertical granite slabs adorn the scenic drive up the Salmon above Riggins. During runoff, several huge rapids - Vinegar, Ruby and Lake Creek - get "way gnarly" and always should be scouted. The river can be unpredictable at high-water flows and requires an experienced outfitter to navigate. In mid-June, things mellow out and the river turns into a playground. The rapids become more drop-pool in nature. Good kayak play spots emerge, especially around the Wind River Bridge, with long flat spots in between. This is excellent Class III canoe, raft, and dory country. Fishing can be excellent with fall and winter being the time to stalk the elusive sea-run rainbow trout, otherwise known as steelhead. Camping is fantastic.
River Stats: Difficulty: III- to IV; Trip Length: 28 mi.; Put in: Vinegar Creek or Carey Creek; Take Out: Spring Bar, Riggins, Lucile
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The Lower Salmon Canyon is probably Idaho’s most underrated long river trip. It is particularly good late in the summer when other rivers have too little volume to provide exciting rapids. This offers a rare opportunity to do a spur-ofthe-moment, three-to five-day trip on the river since permits are readily available. There’s not a river in the world that has better camping than there is on the lower Salmon’s big, white beaches. Most people take four to five days to do the trip.
River Stats: Difficulty: III- to IV; Trip Length: 80 mi.; Put in: Hammer Creek, Rock Creek; Take Out: Eagle Creek, Heller Bar
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SALMON RIVER BELOW RIGGINS
Riggins to Lucille is a maximum-fun Class III run. It features lots of "big-water" rapids, yet is a relatively safe run. The adjacent road (good for scouting), deep water and clear channels are comforting to novices. This "premier" 10-mile stretch, during the mid-summer months, offers the best day trip whitewater in Idaho! Swimming, playing on beaches, and bouncing a raft through fun class III rapids will surely put a smile on your face! Rapids like "Time Zone, Tight Squeeze" and "Fiddle Creek" provide excitement for all types of boaters. From guided to private rafting, this stretch is the most popular in Idaho at this time of year. From Riggins to Lucille there are ramps and access points along US Highway 95. Commercial outfitters are available for walk-in rafters in Riggins.
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River Stats: Difficulty: III - IV/V; Trip Length: 47 mi.; Put in: Paradise Boat Launch, Moose Creek; Take Out: Race Creek
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SALMON RIVER LOWER GORGE
The Selway River is a Nationally designated Wild and Scenic River flowing through the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area. There are a number of great class II and III rapids as the river flows through lush stands of old-growth forest with great campsites along the way. The Race Creek take-out is just upstream of the Meadow Creek confluence where Forest Road 223 comes up river from Highway 12 at Lowell. In another mile the Selway cascades through Selway Falls, a boiling cauldron of holes and sieves that is best enjoyed from the overlook along the road as you start your drive home.
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Guided fishing and jet boat tours on the Salmon River. 145 River Street, White Bird, ID; 208.839.9993; hdriverexcursions.com ¸ A Ì a V
Whitewater trips on the Snake, Salmon, and Lochsa Rivers. 208.770.2517; rowadventures.com ¸ S A C L a L P Z
Images and descriptions can only give you a tantalizing hint of what you’ll encounter. 800.522.6966; hellscanyontours.com ¸ S Ì a V Z
HELLS CANYON HELICOPTER TOURS View the spectacular canyons and rivers of this stunningly beautiful area. 1288 Port Way; Clarkston, WA; 509.751.9000; hellcanyonheli.com ¸SACL
SNAKE DANCER EXCURSIONS Experience the thrill of Snake River rapids while enjoying the beauty of Hells Canyon. 800.262.8874; snakeriveradventures.com ¸ S Ì a
SNAKE RIVER ADVENTURES RIVERQUEST EXCURSIONS Offering ½ day, full day, dam tours, and overnight trips to Garden Creek Ranch. 800.262.8874; snakeriveradventures. com ¸ S Ì a V Z
STEEL DREAMS FISHING GUIDE SERVICE Expert guide and quality equipment on the Snake, Columbia or Grande Ronde for salmon, steelhead, bass & sturgeon. 509.869.9694; steeldreamsfishing.com Ìa
HELLS CANYON RAFT Guided rafting trips on the Snake and Salmon Rivers. 800.523.6502; hellscanyonraft.com ¸ S A L
KILLGORE ADVENTURES & LODGING Jet boat tours in Hells Canyon, jet boat fishing trips on the Snake and Salmon Rivers, whitetail hunts, motel, RV Park. White Bird, ID; 800.469.8757; killgoreadventures.com ¸ S A Ì a V Z
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SALMON RIVER TOURS & CHINA BAR LODGE Hunting excursions, guided fishing trips, jet boat tours, and rafting trips on the Snake and Salmon Rivers. 411 N. Main, Riggins, ID; 888.893.2820; salmonrivertour.com ¸ S A Ì a V Z L
SALMON RIVER HELICOPTERS Helicopter tours of the Seven Devils, Hells Canyon, Frank Church Wilderness, Salmon River Canyon, and Shepp Ranch. Riggins, ID; 208.628.3133; srhelicopters. com ¸ S A
Hunting excursions, guided fishing trips, jet boat tours, and rafting trips on the Snake and Salmon Rivers. 411 N. Main, Riggins, ID; 888.547.4837; idahoriver.com ¸ S A Ì a V Z L
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RIVER ADVENTURES Jet boat and sport fishing adventures on the Salmon and Snake Rivers. Riggins, ID; 800.524.9710; idahofishing.us
Rafting, jet boating, and horse trail riding on the Salmon River. 2141 Old White Bird Hill, White Bird, ID; 208.983.1802; whitebirdsummitlodge.com ¸ S A Ì a V
WILD RIVER ADVENTURES Drift boat fishing and rafting on the Salmon River. 419 N. Main Hwy 95, Riggins, ID; 208.995.0181; idahowildriveradventures.com AaV L
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Here you’ll find a museum displaying Jack and Eleanor O'Connor's personal collection of over 60 trophies that span a lifetime of hunting throughout North America, the Indian Subcontinent, Africa and the Middle East. Located in Hells Gate State Park, south of Lewiston
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in Lewiston houses the Beuk Aie Temple and other Chinese artifacts while telling the story of thousands of Chinese miners who were located here in the 1860s. The gallery rotates exhibits of visual art works, showcasing the talents of regional, national, and international artists. 415 Main St., Lewiston, ID; 208.792.2243; lcsc.edu/thecenter
LEWIS-CLARK DISCOVERY CENTER has interpretive displays including an Indian tepee, dugout canoe, and salmon stream. Enjoy a 30-minute video, Lewis & Clark: From the Mountains to the Sea, shown every day on the hour starting at 9 am. Hells Gate State Park; 5100 Hells Gate State Rd.; Lewiston, ID; 208.799.5015; idahoparks.org
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permanent home of the O’Connor wildlife collection, offering access to public viewing of his wildlife trophies obtained from all over the world. Hells Gate State Park; Lewiston, ID; 208.743.5043; jack-oconnor.org
THE CONFLUENCE PROJECT Experience the planned “listening circle,” created by Maya Lin, and focus your attention on the breeze through the trees, the gentle sound of the water, and the muted browns, greens, and yellows of the enduring landscape that surrounds them. Chief Timothy Park, 8 miles west of Clarkston, WA; confluenceproject.org
NEZ PERCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM preserves 150 years of the county’s rich history through a historical campus that includes museum exhibits, historic photograph collection, archives, research library, and a beautiful historic house and Trolley Car 8. 0306 3rd Street; Lewiston, ID; 208.743.2535; nezpercecountymuseum.com
IDAHO HISTORY TOURS
will take you exploring beneath the sidewalks to feel the presence of the “spirits” that traveled under the sidewalks and worked in the unmentionable side of society in the 1930s. Lewiston, ID; 208.790.1257; idahohistorytours.com
THE TSCEMINICUM SCULPTURE interprets Nez Perce mythology with a symbolic Earth Mother figure whose body sustains all forms of life, and from
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UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDEN The jewel of the University
museum, view clothing and daily objects reflecting traditional Nez Perce ways of life, and a ribbon given to a tribal member by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. A picnic area, arboretum, and the historic Spalding townsite are a short distance from the Center. Spalding, ID, 10 miles east of Lewiston (Hwy 95); 208.843.7001; nps.gov/ nepe
of Idaho’s lush, landscaped campus is the 63-acre UI Arboretum and Botanical Garden, showcased against a backdrop of the tilled, rolling Palouse hills. Open daily, dawn to dusk, free admission; 1200 West Palouse Drive; Moscow, ID; webpages.uidaho.edu/arboretum
WOODLAND ENTERPRISES Over 70 artists contribute to the collection of extraordinary gift, decorating, and useful items. Included is some of the region's best photography (framed or unframed), ceramics, stained glass, note cards, baskets, paintings, jewelry, wood bowls, and much more. 310 N Main St., Moscow, ID; 208.882.4767; smokeybeargifts.com
ARTISANS AT THE DAHMEN BARN
A unique facility with programs that inspire, enrich, and engage in visual, performing, and culinary arts. Those who visit the Barn are encouraged to engage with the resident artists to learn about their creative process. 419 N Pkwy.; Uniontown, WA; 509.229.3414; artisanbarn.org
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houses a unique collection of over 70,000 artifacts which reflect the early history of the region. Highlights include the Rhoades Emmanuel Memorial and an extraordinary collection of fine Asian and European art. Visit the Monastery of St. Gertrude, just up the drive from the Historical Museum. It is home to over 60 Benedictine Sisters. The chapel is on the National Register of Historic Places and is the only part of the monastery open to the public for self-guided tours. 465 Keuterville Rd., Cottonwood, ID; 208.962.2050; historicalmuseumatstgertrude.com
APPALOOSA MUSEUM Celebrate the history of Idaho’s state horse with displays of Western art, saddles, Indian artifacts, and a hands-on children’s area. Explore the evolution of the breed and its importance to Native American and western cultures. 2720 W. Pullman Rd., Moscow, ID; 208.882.5578; appaloosamuseum.org
PALOUSE DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER The center promotes science, math, and technology literacy through the use of educational programs, exhibits, teaching collections, and activities emphasizing hands-on learning. A fun place for children and adults! 950 NE Nelson Ct., Pullman, WA; 509.332.6869; palousescience.org
LATAH COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Located in a former Governor’s mansion, the McConnell House features period rooms and changing exhibits on Latah County history. 327 E. Second St., Moscow, ID; 208.882.1004; users.moscow.com/lchs
PRICHARD ART GALLERY
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CLEARWATER COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM contains artifacts from Lewis and Clark, the Nez Perce Tribe, the Idaho gold rush era, and pioneer days. 315 College Ave, Orofino, ID; 208.476.5033
CANOE CAMP At this site the Lewis and Clark Expedition, aided by the Nez Perce, built five canoes in September 1805. Here the ill and hungry men of the Lewis and Clark expedition hewed and burned out the "Holler" of the five canoes which were to carry them on to the Pacific. From September 26 to October 7, 1805, the explorers camped at this point. They had used packhorses in crossing the mountain trails from the upper Missouri; here they returned to river travel, caching their saddles and gear and leaving their horses
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to be wintered with the friendly Nez Perce. Nez Perce National Historical Park, 4 miles west of Orofino on Hwy 12; 208.843.7009 The hatchery produces 2.5 million steelhead and 1 million spring Chinook salmon annually. Self-guided tour available daily; guided tours Saturdays May-Sept and by appointment weekdays. 3 mi. W. of Orofino; 4147
instruction in multiple forms of artwork for all ages. 205 S Main St., Pierce, ID; Open Thurs.–Sat
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the Nez Perce War was fought here June 17, 1877. When soldiers arrived in the area, they fired upon Nez Perce, who were waving a white flag of peace, beginning the fight. Thirty-four soldiers were killed while the Nez Perce lost none. There is an interpretive shelter along Hwy 95 that overlooks the battlefield and explains the sequence of events that day. 85 miles south of Lewiston, ID on Hwy 95.
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KAMIAH VALLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM See bones from a mammoth skeleton found near Kamiah. Adjacent to the Kamiah Welcome Center on Main Street.
HEART OF THE MONSTER This Nez Perce National Historical Park site commemorates the creation of the Nimiipuu people. The non-treaty Nez Perce forded the Clearwater River at this location during the 1877 war. An interpretive shelter with two exhibits offers an audio program to give background information on the role of legends in Nez Perce culture and tell a part of the "Coyote and the Monster" legend in Nez Perce and in English. A short trail leads to the Heart of the Monster formation, where a small semicircle of seating is available to listen to the audio program. Milepost 68.5 on Hwy 12 east of Kamiah, ID.
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UNIQUE ANTLER DESIGN
features unique antler carving, lighting, and furniture from moose, deer, elk, and caribou antler. 7378 Hwy 95 South, Riggins;, ID 208.628.3460; uniqueantlerdesign.com
THE WEIPPE HILLTOP HERITAGE MUSEUM has displays of the old Weippe High School, veterans display honoring local heroes, displays of ole time businesses, and mining and lumber industry displays. Elwin Hutchins' portable sawmill is a permanent fixture in the museum in Elwin’s honor. 105 N 1st St. E, Weippe, ID, 208.435.4200
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J. HOWARD BRADBURY MEMORIAL LOGGING MUSEUM contains a wide assortment of historical mining and logging artifacts. Also visit the first government building in Idaho, the Shoshone County Courthouse, located behind the Logging Museum. 103 S Main St., Pierce; 208.464.2814
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FEBRUARY
LEWISTON BREWFEST Over 20
microbrews, ciders & more! Lewiston, ID; lewistonbrewfest.com
LIONEL HAMPTON JAZZ FESTIVAL Outstanding student performances, artist workshops, and world class jazz concerts. Moscow, ID; 208.885.7212; uidaho.edu
WOMEN WITH BAIT FISHING TOURNAMENT A month-long women’sonly steelhead fishing tournament. Month of February; Riggins, ID; rigginsidaho.com
MARCH
NATIVE AMERICAN AWARENESS WEEK Speakers, friendship banquet, and Powwow. Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, ID; 509.243.4101; lcsc.edu/ minority-programs/native-americanawareness-week
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ASOTIN COUNTY FAIR Food, family, and fun! Asotin, WA; 509.243.4101; asotincountyfairandrodeo.org
DOGWOOD FESTIVAL Thirty days of events and the Art under the Elms. Lewiston, ID; 208.792.2447; lcsc.edu/ce/ dogwood
HELLS CANYON RODEO Annual rodeo and parade. Asotin, WA; 509.243.4101; asotincountyfairandrodeo.org
SALMON RIVER JET BOAT RACES Race Teams from US & Canada racing on the wild Salmon River! Riggins, ID; rigginsidaho.com
MAY
LOCUST BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Annual event with concerts and family fun. Kendrick, ID; kendrick-juliaetta.org
NAIA WORLD SERIES World Series Championship Baseball at LCSC's Harris Field. Labor Day Weekend; Lewiston, ID; 208.792.2471; naiaworldseries.com
OUTBOARD BOAT RACES The place where speed and water meet. Elk River, ID; 208.826.3299; elkriverlodge.net
RENAISSANCE FAIR Music, entertainment, food, and arts & crafts in East City Park. Moscow, ID; moscowrenfair.org
RIGGINS RODEO & PARADE Annual Rodeo and Parade. Riggins, ID; 208.628.3971; rigginsidaho.com
JUNE
JUNE PICNIC A true hometown picnic celebration, homemade ice cream, arts & crafts vendors, and street dance. Craigmont, ID; 208.924.5355; craigmontareachamber.org
HEMPFEST Free concerts, speakers, and WHITEBIRD DAYS CELEBRATION RODEO & PARADE An old-fashioned hemp-friendly vendors in East City Park. Moscow, ID; moscowhempfest.com
OLD TIME FIDDLER’S JAM Spring big jam sessions and festivities. Whitebird, ID; 208.839.2265; visitwhitebirdidaho.com 36
parade and rodeo. A wildly popular celebration – Let‘er Rip! Whitebird, ID; 208.839.2777; whitebirdrodeo.com
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BORDER DAYS A 4th of July weekend of concerts, street sports, wild horse races, parade, and rodeo. Cut ‘Em Loose! Grangeville, ID; 208.983.0460; grangevilleborderdays.org
COMMUNITY SPIRIT FIREWORKS DISPLAY Live music and fireworks display. Adams Field, Clarkston, WA; 208.746.7669
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS Talent show, car show, parade, live music, and food. Riggins, ID; rigginsidaho.com
LAPWAI DAYS Friendship Powwow concerts, parades, golf tournament, and more. Lapwai, ID; cityoflapwai.com
OROFINO SHOW & SHINE CAR SHOW The hottest little show in Idaho! Orofino, ID; 208.476.4335; orofino.com
POTLATCH COMMUNITY DAYS Parade, logging events, car show, and vendors. Potlatch, ID; 208.875.0780; cityofpotlatch.org
RENDEZVOUS IN THE PARK Live music and arts festival in East City Park. Moscow, ID; moscowmusic.com
ROCKIN’ ON THE RIVER Rock along the Snake River bank at this annual concert. Clarkston, WA; 208.799.2100; rockinontheriver.org
TROY OLD-TIMERS DAY Music, parade, buffalo burgers, games, and vintage cars. Troy, ID; 208.835.2041; troyidaho.net
WINCHESTER DAYS CELEBRATIONS & RODEO Celebrate Fourth of July small town style! Cowboy breakfast, rodeo, arts & crafts, and vendors. Winchester, ID; 208.924.6247; craigmontareachamber.org
1860 DAYS Street dance, parade, and
LEWISTON ROUNDUP
pie and ice cream social. First Weekend; Pierce, ID; 208.464.1083; pierceweippechamber.com
Annual Roundup Rodeo & Parade – She’s Wild! Lewiston, ID; lewistonroundup.org; 208.746.6324
CHEF, HOP, VINE Experience the
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surrounding areas’ wine, beer, and food. Clarkston, WA; lcvalleychamber.org; 509.758.7712
HOT AUGUST NIGHTS Car cruise, show & shine, and concert series. Lewiston, ID; lewistonhan.com; 208.790.1148
RASPBERRY FESTIVAL Fun for the
Professional logging show with competitors from around the world. Orofino, ID: 208.476.3412; orofino.com
NEZ PERCE COUNTY FAIR Food, family, and fun! Lewiston, ID; npcfair.org; 208.743.3302
whole family! Kid’s carnival, food vendors, OKTOBERFEST Food, brews, wiener art, crafts, and quilt show. Cottonwood, ID; dog races, and franken-kart races. Grangeville, ID; grangevilleidaho.com/ 208.962.5063; myraspberryfestival.org chamber-of-commerce; 208.983.0460 RIVERBANK FESTIVAL Live music and local BBQ, all on the banks of the Clearwater River. Orofino, ID; ART WALK A vibrant evening of orofinoriverbankmusicfestival.com local art, music, and friends amid THUNDER ON THE SNAKE Marathon the autumn leaves. First Friday in jet boat race on the Snake River in Hells October; Lewiston, ID; 208.790.1148; Canyon. Lewiston, ID; facebook.com/ beautifuldowntownlewiston.com/artwalk thunderonthesnake OCTOBREWFEST Taste local brews WILD WEIPPE RODEO Three days among friends. Lewiston, ID; 208.305.7625; of rodeo fun, complete with a Cowboy lewistonbrewfest.com Breakfast, parade, and dance with live PUMPKIN PALOOZA music. Weippe, ID; weippe.com The most iconic pumpkin-related thing to do in Idaho! Downtown Lewiston, ID; beautifuldowntownlewiston.com
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CLEARWATER SNAKE STEELHEAD FISHING DERBY A week-long Steelhead derby with daily and overall winners. Lewiston, ID; steelheadderby. com; 509.758.7712
DECEMBER
LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE This holiday tradition has over 80 parade entries, all decorated with festive lights! First Saturday; 6th Street; Clarkston, WA; 509.758.7712; lcvalleychamber.org.
NEZ PERCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK BEAD BAZAAR Artists from the community come and share their work. Spalding, ID; 208.843.7009
WINTER SPIRIT Christmas light festival in Locomotive Park. Lewiston, ID; winterspirit.com
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SEPTEMBER
BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL CAR & TRACTOR SHOW Vendors, youth
activities, art show, and entertainment. Juliaetta, ID; kendrick-juliaetta.org
KAMIAH ANNUAL BBQ DAYS BBQ, arts & crafts, and parade labor day weekend. Kamiah, ID; 208.935.2290; kamiahchamber.com
RIVERFEST Vendors, food, entertainment, games, and wine and beer garden. Granite Lake Park, Clarkston, WA; 509.758.5272; facebook.com/ riverfestofthelewisclarkvalley
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AUGUST
Wine Tasting
Come for the wine. Stay for the experience. 3107 Powers Avenue Lewiston, ID 83501 208.746.WINE
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WANNA HAVE A GOOD TIME? It’s a Short Drive to HARDWARE BREWING CO. in Kendrick Idaho! Located in a Beautifully Restored 1904 Historic Brick Building! Call for Hours, Reservations or to Book your Party! www.hardwarebrewingco.com 208.289.5000 701 E Main Street Kendrick, ID 83537 38
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• Huge Menu Selection • Large Parties Welcome • Wine Flights - 18 Microbrews on Tap • Happy Hour 3 - 6p (restaurant & bar)
1010 Port Way | Clarkston, WA | 509-751-0155
Historical Museum at St. Gertrude Get to know Idaho & Gift Shop
465 Keuterville Road, Cottonwood • Adults $6 • Students $3 • Age 6 & under FREE! 208-962-2050
www.HistoricalMuseumAtStGertrude.org
Open Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m.
inn at st. gertrude
Bed & Breakfast at the Monastery of St. Gertrude
Cottonwood, ID ~ www.InnatStGertrude.com ~ 208-451-4321
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Every traveler knows that the recipe for a memorable meal includes a combination of local flare and a diverse variety of dining options. Our region is an area that is in love with food, and rewards its visitors with truly delicious dining experiences. Many restaurants pour wines of the Lewis-Clark Valley AVA, some have outdoor dining, and most feature the fresh picks of local harvests and specialties of the area. Don’t leave without trying the signature offerings of bite-size steak, Idaho potatoes, 40
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or some home cooking in quaint neighborhood pubs, bring your appetite and indulge in a variety of dining experiences. Experience our award-winning wineries! Numerous wineries located between the towns of Moscow, Pullman, Lewiston, and Clarkston have been making regional, national, and international news, and creating a huge fan base along the way.
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Upscale dining featuring an eclectic menu. Venture downstairs to their cozy basalt rock lounge, a cozy speakeasy serving beer, wine, and hand-crafted cocktails. 900 6th Street, Clarkston, WA; 509.295.8925
2 BRASS LANTERN RESTAURANT Specializing in steaks, seafood, and brews. 103 E Walnut Ave, Genesee, ID; 208.285.1512
4 BLOOM CAFÉ AND ART HOUSE Serves breakfast, lunch, coffee, and drinks. 403 S Main St., Moscow, Id; 208.882.4279; moscowbloom.com
MAIALINA PIZZERIA NAPOLENTANA The pizzas, made largely with local and seasonal ingredients, are cooked in less than two minutes in a wood-burning oven at more than 800 degrees. Other rustic Italian cuisine such as homemade pasta and Italian cured meats and cheeses make up the menu. To go with it all is a hefty Italian wine list that represents each wine region in the country. 602 S. Main St., Moscow, ID; 208.882.2694; maialinapizzeria.com
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6 PIE SAFE BAKERY Serving wood-fired pizza, home made ice cream, fresh sandwiches on homemade bread, and pie made from scratch. Make sure to check out the weaving loom and locally crafted goods in their gift shop. 307 Main St., Deary, ID; 208.877.1020; brushcreekcreamery.com
8 AUGIE'S DELI Specializing in artisan panini and deli style sandwiches, gourmet soups, and salads made with only the freshest ingredients. Stop by for a gourmet coffee or a scoop of Cascade Glacier ice cream. 202 Johnson Ave., Orofino, ID; 208.476.5450
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AMPERSAND OIL & VINEGAR TAP HOUSE Taste premium certified olive oil, vinegars, Italian pastas, sauces,sea salts & other gourmet foods and kitchen wares. Stop by one of our locations in the hearts of downtown Moscow & Lewiston for an exclusive tasting experience or sign up for a cooking class! 519 Main, Moscow, ID; 208.883.3866; 704 Main, Lewiston, ID; 208.743.3232; ampersandoil.com
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SHE'S WILD VODKA Idaho wheat and crystal clear water from the Snake River aquifer come together to create a truly premium vodka. The official vodka of the Lewiston Roundup is available for purchase at all Idaho and select Montana and Wyoming liquor stores. sheswildvodka.com
COWGIRL CHOCOLATES are sweet and spicy
MOSCOW FOOD CO-OP The Moscow Food Co-op supports the people and the environment, and our products sell based on holistic guidelines, giving preference to reasonably priced, locally produced and/or organic products. 121 E 5th St., Moscow, ID; 208.882.8537; moscowfood.coop
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BRUSH CREEK CREAMERY Make sure to check out the weaving loom and locally crafted goods in their gift shop, as well as pick up some of their handmade cheese, aged 60 days and made from Jersey cows' milk. The Pie Safe Bakery; 307 Main St., Deary, ID; 208.877.1020; brushcreekcreamery.com
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FERDINANDS CREAMERY The Creamery produces 250,000 cans of cheese each year, 80% of which is their award-wining Cougar Gold. Moreover, 18,000 gallons of ice cream (20 flavors in all!) are produced and sold annually through Ferdinand’s and other locations on the WSU campus. 2035 NE Ferdinand’s Lane Pullman, WA; 800.457.5442; creamery.wsu.edu
RONATTA'S CAKERY offers a variety of delicious goodies! Cookies, brownies, pies, and old-fashioned donuts are just a few of the homemade treats available. Stop by for a coffee and see what all the fuss is about. 235 Main Street, Orofino, ID; 208.476.4400; ronattascakery. com
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gourmet chocolates for adventurous chocolate lovers and packaged as unique beautiful gifts for any and all occasions. 428 W 3rd St., Moscow, ID; 208.882.4098; cowgirlchocolates.com
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9 RYAN'S WILDERNESS INN & CAFÉ features their famous Wilderness Burger and popular homemade pies. 8883 US-12, Kooskia, ID; 208.926.4706; wildinn2.com
SYRINGA CAFÉ Serving healthy Northwest-style cuisine and featuring our famous homemade huckleberry pie. By reservation only. 7743 Highway 12, Kooskia, ID; 208.926.4300; riverdancelodge.com
HEARTHSTONE BAKERY AND TEA HOUSE offers guests a taste of everything fine. From fresh baked pastries and breads to old fashioned sodas and home baked pies, the bakery has just what you want to tickle your tongue. 502 Main Street; Kamiah, ID; 208.935.1912; hearthstonebakery.com
KAMIAH HOTEL BAR AND STEAKHOUSE A family restaurant featuring great food, great service, good friends, and a friendly staff! Plus Karaoke and live music. 501 4th St., Kamiah, ID; 208.935.0545; kamiahhotelbarandgrill.com
4 MOSCOW FARMERS’ MARKET The Saturday morning event, established in 1976, celebrates local farmers, artists, crafts people, and musicians by providing them with an opportunity to interact directly with the community and its visitors. Highlights include fresh produce, meat, delicious homemade baked goods, healthy nursery plants, beautiful flowers, and quality handmade crafts. May - October; Saturdays 8 am – 1 pm. Friendship Square; 4th & Main Streets, Moscow, ID; 208.883.7036
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3 3. Seasonal menu and local wine on tap at Mystic Café in Lewiston, ID.
10 THE GALLERY BISTRO Bistro-style salads and sandwiches. 107 W North Street, Grangeville, ID; 208.983.2595; thegallerygrangeville.com
CREMA Home of Bad Moon Roasting Co. and espresso brews. Sit down for homemade baked goods, pizza, burgers, and panini. 111 N College Street, Grangeville, ID; 208.983.0490
11 RIVER ROCK CAFÉ specializes in homemade biscuits and sausage gravy, chicken-fried steak, handpatted burgers, pizza, calzones, hand-cut Rib-eyes, and weekend specials. Casual family dining serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 1149 Main St., Riggins, ID; 208.628.3434
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production winery handcrafts small lots of premium wine made with grapes from the Columbia Valley and local estate grapes. 906 Port Drive, Clarkston, WA; 509.758.6442; basaltcellars.com
CLEARWATER CANYON CELLARS
Enjoy complimentary tastings and walk among the barrels and tanks. Meet the fun and down-to-earth winemakers, who also operate the tasting room, and learn how they make ultra premium wine from local grapes. 3143 10th St., Lewiston, ID; 208.816.4679; clearwatercanyoncellars.com
LINDSAY CREEK VINEYARDS
and winery is surrounded by fields of grain just outside city limits. Stop in for a respite from the daily grind, sample the wine and enjoy a place with naturally-intoxicating scenery. Check out their summer events, too! 3107 Powers Ave, Lewiston, ID; 208.746.9463; lcvineyards.com
VINE 46 is a boutique winery featuring an eclectic variety of red wines and small sampling of white wines. Call to schedule a private tasting. 4020 Hatwai Road, Lewiston, ID; 208.717.1646 ; Vine46.com
3 WAWAWAI CANYON WINERY An exclusive destination offering wine on the rolling hills of the Palouse. 202 South Montgomery, Uniontown, WA; 509.338.4916; wawawaicanyon.com
4 12 COLTER’S CREEK TASTING ROOMS The steep, south-facing slopes of the river canyon coupled with the cooling effects of the river make Colter’s Creek the perfect site for growing premium grapes. Visit Juliaetta’s tasting room and wine bar to sample local wines, local microbrews, and small plates menu. Their
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TWISTED VINE WINE TOURS
Wine Tours of Lewis-Clark Valley AVA Wineries. The tours are customized to your groups of 2 to 7 passengers in a comfortable van. Your guide will take you to each winery while narrating the rich history of the Lewis-Clark Valley along the way. 509.295.1306; twistedvinewt.com
WINE ON THE SNAKE
Jet boat up the Snake River and spend the afternoon tasting wine among the fruit orchards at Garden Creek Ranch in Hells Canyon. Snake River Adventures; 4832 Hells Gate Road, Lewiston, ID; 800.262.8874; snakeriveradventures.com
new Moscow tasting room is in the heart of the lively downtown scene, surrounded by artisan eateries and historic store fronts. Juliaetta Tasting Room: 308 Main St., Juliaetta, ID; 208.276.3342; Moscow Tasting Room: 215 S Main Street; Moscow, ID; 208.301.5125; colterscreek.com
5 MERRY CELLARS Pullman’s family-owned winery produces premium award-winning Washington wines from the highest quality grapes. Check out their summer concert series. 1300 NE Henley Ct., Pullman, WA; 509.338.4699; merrycellars.com
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round hand-crafted ales in styles ranging from a light wheat to a stout, and seasonal specialities such as Octoberfest, Snake River Porter, and Bock at the Moon, a Maibock Style. Stop in for Blues & Brews on Thursdays during the summer months for live music and local brews. Inside Red Lion at 621 21st St, Lewiston, ID; 208.746.5300; redlionlewiston.com
RIVERPORT BREWING COMPANY Serving samples, pints, and growlers of hand-crafted ales including Blonde Moment, Seven Devils IPA, Old Man River Oatmeal Stout, and River Rat Red. Visit the taproom and enjoy a pint and a bowl of popcorn in the laid back atmosphere. 150 9th St., Clarkston, WA; 509.758.8889; riverportbrewing.com
the way in exceptional, life-changing brews and bestowing excellence upon the Northwest microbrew scene. 333 N Jackson St., Moscow, ID; 208.596.4855; hungadungabrewing.com
MOSCOW BREWING COMPANY
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Moscow Brewing Company aims to produce beers that celebrate the Northwest bounty, and tips their hats to the brewers, farmers, and first peoples who have been celebrating this synergy long before us. 630 N. Almon Street, Suite No. 130, Moscow, ID; 208.874.7340; moscowbrewing.com
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A family friendly brewery and restaurant passionate about craft beer, craft sodas, and locally sourced menu ingredients. 308 N. Jackson St., Moscow, ID; 208.596.4061; rantsravesbrewery.com
7 TRESTLE BREWING CO. Small craft brewery located inside a country diner in the small-town of Ferdinand off Highway 95. 413 Main St., Ferdinand, ID; 208.962.7233
9 CLEARWATER BREWING COMPANY A friendly place to stop with a great selection of brews. 212 Fir St., Kamiah, ID; 208.816.2438
11 HEAVEN'S GATE BREWERY Proudly crafting and serving Riggins Idaho! 106 S Main Street, Riggins, ID; 208.628.2745
12 HARDWARE BREWING CO. Serving northwest beef, beer, and wines. Enjoy this local brew pub where families are welcome to enjoy a meal and great company. 701 E Main, Kendrick, ID; 208.289.5000;
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14 SHATTUCK BREWERY Locally sourced ingredients, bold flavors, clean water, and emphasis on an ever-evolving line of seasonal and rotational beers. 52106 Hwy 8; Elk River, ID; shattuckbrewery.com
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• Centrally located in Riggins, on the Salmon River • 100% Non-smoking • Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast
• Pet Friendly upon availability
• Evening Cookies and Milk
• Weddings and Family Reunions
• Free Wireless Internet
• Corporate Retreats and Meetings
• Indoor Pool and Outdoor Hot Tub
• Adventure packages available year-round
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The trails and open spaces include heavily timbered areas, open meadows, windswept ridges, and snow-filled bowls. Many of the trails lead to scenic vistas while others meander along crystal clear mountain streams. You also can ride along a portion of the route that Lewis and Clark traveled 200 years ago. Most Idaho trails offer trailhead parking and maps are generally available from the U. S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land 50
Management. Take a day hike. Climb to a high alpine lake. Load your pack for a multi-day adventure in the best of Idaho’s wilderness and backcountry. If you have a bike, there’s a trail for you! Choose from easy paved trails along creeks and rivers to 5,400foot climbs made for more than a weekend warrior. Riding an ATV or motorcycle through North Central Idaho is a great way to take the road less traveled. Miles of trails and old logging roads will entice the riding enthusiast in you. Communities throughout the
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region hold ATV Fun Runs in May through September. Idaho Backcountry Discovery Route; backcountrydiscoveryroutes.com. The region receives an abundance of snow thanks to the many Pacific storm systems that take aim at the Northwest during the winter months. With riding elevations ranging from 3,000 feet to over 7,000 feet, the area receives 120 to 200 inches of snow, much of which is that dry, fluffy powder you only dream of riding in. Snow usually begins to fall in November and can last through late April.
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Our region features over 1,200 miles of groomed trails and thousands of acres of untouched off-trail playground.
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2 BILL CHIPMAN PALOUSE TRAIL This 7 miles of paved trail connects the towns of Moscow, Idaho and Pullman, Washington and runs along the MoscowPullman Highway. Access most of the year. U S j
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4 ED CORKILL MEMORIAL TRAIL This paved 5.3-mile trail skirts the Potlatch River between the communities of Juliaetta and Kendrick. The trail is a converted rail bed built in the 1890s by the Northern Pacific Railroad. It’s a scenic path with benches, signage of the railroad’s history, and a variety of wildflowers, trees, and butterfly gardens. Access the trail on the east end near the Kendrick High School, or on the west end at the Juliaetta Centennial Park and baseball field. U S j
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5 MORRIS CREEK CEDAR GROVE This 0.7-mile loop trail wanders among the 90-acre stand of oldgrowth cedar trees, which are estimated to be 400-500 years old. 10 miles northwest of the town of Elk River.
6 CLEARWATER NATIONAL FOREST Visit preserved tracts of old growth timber such as Walker Park near Headquarters. A stand of western Red Cedar and western White Pine showcases trees 10 to 15 feet in diameter and 200 feet tall. The gateway to the Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forests and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness offer multiple opportunities for a relaxing vacation away from the crowds and traffic. In these wide open spaces, you can plan a backpack trip, spend a week or more hunting or fishing, enjoy a guided pack trip, and really get away from it all. Visit the Clearwater National Forest Headquarters on Hwy 12 near the bridge to Orofino to find maps and books on regional history and wildlife. The staff can help you find hiking trails and fishing and swimming spots. 208.476.4541; fs.fed.us/r1/clearwater TQvPUSts
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MUSSELSHELL MEADOWS The Musselshell OHV loop was created for beginning ATV or motorcycle riders and families in the Clearwater National Forest. The 12.5-mile loop features wide trails with gentle grades, ideal for a family outing. The trails are open only to vehicles 50 inches or less in width, so this is not a ride for UTVs. The route is 12 miles east of Weippe, near Orofino and Pierce. To reach the trailhead, take Idaho State Highway 11 to Weippe and go straight on Forest Road #100, known as the Musselshell Road. Go east on the #100 road to the trailhead by Musselshell Meadows and Musselshell Creek. Pick up Trail #505 and ride it to #505B, go right on #505B and then right again on Trail 52
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10 NEZ PERCE NATIONAL FOREST Over 350 miles of trails compose the Elk City groomed trail system and cover the Nez Perce National Forest area. In the winter, snow depths of one to ten feet provide great snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Hiking, fourwheeling, mountain biking, and horseback riding are popular summer activities. Abundant wildlife and scenery are around every corner with elevations ranging from 3,000 feet to nearly 9,000 feet on Buffalo Hump. TQvPUStsW
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12 GOSPEL HUMP WILDERNESS Hikers and mountain bikers can explore uncountable miles of forest and watch an abundance of wildlife. The Gospel Hump Wilderness ranges in elevation from 1,970 to 8,940 feet with its highest peak at Buffalo Hump. Many streams and lakes support many kinds of fish. Big game species such as elk, mule and whitetail deer, black bear, cougar, moose, mountain goat, and mountain sheep live within this area. Chukar, grouse, and other game birds inhabit the 206,053 acres of undeveloped land. Guided pack trips, trail rides, fishing, and rafting trips are available from experienced outfitters. P U S t s W
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Corridor offers excellent RV and dispersed camping opportunities, river and stream fishing, and OHV trail riding. Trail systems abound for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. There’s even a Nordic ski area for downhill skiiers and snowboarders! The 150,000 acres of the Palouse Ranger District are intermingled with another 150,000 acres of state and private lands. T Q v P U S t s X W j
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WHITEBIRD SUMMIT LODGE Trail rides overlooking the Camas Prairie, the Gospel Hump Wilderness area, and the Salmon River Valley. Ride through historic grounds and listen to outfitters tell the story of the Nez Perce Indian War from 1877 while tracing the steps of Chief White Bird and Chief Joseph. 208.983.1802; whitebirdsummitlodge.com
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LEWISTON GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB golflgcc.com; 208.746.2801
QUAIL RIDGE GOLF COURSE golfquailridge.com; 509.758.8501
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AIRWAY HILLS MINIATURE GOLF & DRIVING RANGE airwayhills.com; 509.872.3092
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16 PINE BAR on the Salmon River. A secluded yet popular Bureau of Land Management picnic, fishing, wildlife viewing, and raft launch area with views into a rocky roadless section of the river canyon. Three miles south of Cottonwood turn off Hwy 95 following signs for the Weis Rockshelter. Turn left where the road splits at the Salmon River. Restrooms and water are available. U j
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17 WINCHESTER LAKE STATE PARK is a popular spot if you enjoy fishing for rainbow trout, hiking, or meandering in a rented canoe in the summer or cross country skiing, ice skating, or ice fishing during the winter. Visit the Wolf Education Center near the park entrance and observe wolves in a near-natural habitat. U S jt
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You’ll find a family-friendly wonderland in our regional ski hills: Cottonwood Butte near Cottonwood, Bald Mountain Ski Area near Pierce, and Snowhaven near Grangeville. Snowhaven also features a tubing hill and cross-country trails. 7 BALD MOUNTAIN Managed by the Clearwater Ski Club, Inc., a not-for-profit group of committed volunteers. Bald Mountain has been in operation since 1959, and the ski club prides itself in offering an affordable, safe family atmosphere with a wide variety of terrain and a good mixture of powder and groomed runs for skiers of all levels. Bald Mountain has 19 named runs across 140 acres and averages 200" of annual snowfall. 208.464.2311; skibaldmountain.com.
15 SNOWHAVEN Visit Snowhaven in Grangeville for uncrowded downhill skiing, snowboarding, and their new Tube Run, great for family fun. Two ski
lifts serve over 40 acres of snowcovered terrain, with slopes for beginner through advanced skiers. Enjoy meticulously groomed runs or the challenge of "powder hounding" in the trees. The whole family can ski together, take lessons, or ski with friends. PSIA-certified instructors and National Ski Patrol ensure a safe, supervised environment for all ages. Located at the western edge of the vast North Central Idaho mountain range, Snowhaven receives frequent snow falls of cold, dry powder snow - perfect for skiing! Located just 7 miles from downtown Grangeville, on Grangeville-Salmon Road, Snowhaven overlooks the beautiful Camas Prairie, the Nez Perce National Forest, and the Gospel
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16 COTTONWOOD BUTTE Situated just outside of Cottonwood, Cottonwood Butte is a relatively small ski area compared to some others in the state. However, with an 845-foot vertical drop, it can hold its own against many of its larger or swankier neighbors. With approximately 60 ski-friendly acres, this ski area has become a favorite among locals and visitors. Cottonwood has seven trails and two lifts. 208.962.3624; cottonwoodbutte.org
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SNOWMOBILING
Our region is home to six distinct riding areas, each with its own grooming program, unique characteristics, local hospitality, and amenities that will make your snowmobiling experience unparalleled. Comfortable and affordable lodging facilities are abundant throughout the region, along with a variety of restaurants and pubs to help make your stay more enjoyable. Equipment rental and repair is offered by area dealers, and guided back-country excursions are offered by several licensed outfitters. Adventure packages which feature lodging, snowmobile rentals, and guide services are readily available. The trail systems can be accessed easily from the doorstep of many of the region’s resorts and lodging establishments.
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RED RIVER HOT SPRINGS After a hard day of play soak in the natural hot springs pool and hot tubs. 208.842.9222; redriverhs.wixsite.com/ redriverhotsprings
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES The Lewis-Clark Valley offers a unique location for starting and expanding companies. On one side of the Snake River is a corporate income tax state (Idaho); on the other side is a gross receipt tax state (Washington). They each present different regulatory environments, depending on the nature of the business. Business locations can be determined on the basis of most-appropriate tax and regulatory issues while enjoying the same labor market, vendor support, transportation services, and training resources.
HIGHER EDUCATION
LEWIS-CLARK STATE COLLEGE (LCSC) 2- to 4-year academic & technical programs. Educational emphasis on teacher education, nursing, professional, and technical degrees. LCSC is proud to be the host of the AvistaNAIA World Series baseball tournament each spring. 500 8th Ave, Lewiston, ID; 208.792.5272; lcsc.edu
WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2 year A.A.A. and A.A.S. programs are offered in administration assistant (financial, legal, medical), nursing, and liberal arts, as well as certificates programs. 1470 Bridge St, Clarkston, WA; 509.758.3339; wwcc.edu/clarkston
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO (U OF I) 4 year, located 30 miles north of Lewiston. Offers nearly 150 areas of undergraduate study and 105 graduate degrees. 875 Perimeter Dr, Moscow, ID; 208.885.6163; uidaho.edu
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY (WSU) 4 year, located 32 miles northwest of Lewiston. WSU offers more than 150 undergraduate programs and 100+ master’s and doctoral degrees. 1815 Wilson Rd, Pullman, WA; 509.335.3564; wsu.edu
We offer four economical modes of transportation to accommodate business needs. Air travel and air freight needs are served, and rail service is provided by three competitive carriers. We have river port sites which readily link us to domestic and international markets. A network of federal, state, and county roads round out our intermodal transportation system.
Photos Courtesy Brad Stinson, Lewis-Clark State College, Port of Lewiston
CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES AND EVENTS Our region is well-suited for conventions and conferences serving groups of all sizes. With many hotels, motels and B&B rooms, finding a comfortable place to stay is easy. Dining establishments, from fine dining to fast food, provide a wide variety of eating experiences. Catering services for large and small groups is also available. Whether you are looking for a family getaway, wedding destination, or a location for a professional conference, we welcome you!
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The Moscow Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center welcomes you! The Moscow community invites you to experience what we have to offer! Our downtown gathering spot is called Friendship Square - a perfect illustration of what we've always been. Hike, shop, bike, golf and relax - you can do it all in Moscow! Moscow Chamber of Commerce 411 S. Main St., Moscow, ID www.moscowchamber.com 208-882-1800 Open Monday - Friday 8-5 p.m
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g n i nn a l p event CLARKSTON EVENT CENTER 841 6th St., Clarkston, WA; 509.758.8028; clarkstoneventcenter.com
CLEARWATER RIVER CASINO & RESORT 17500 Nez Perce Rd, Lewiston, ID; 877.678.7423; crcasino.com
LCSC WILLIAMS CONFERENCE CENTER 500 8th Ave, Lewiston, ID; 208.792.2060; lcsc.edu
LCSC CENTER FOR ARTS & HISTORY 415 Main St, Lewiston, ID; 208.792.2243; lcsc.edu/thecenter
LINDSAY CREEK VINEYARDS 3107 Powers Ave, Lewiston, ID; 208.746.9463; lcvineyards.com
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621 21st St, Lewiston, ID; 208.799.1000; redlionlewiston.com
500 8th Ave, Lewiston, ID; 509.792.2703; lcsc.catertrax.com
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504 Main St., Lewiston ID; 509.254.1620; simpleeatscatering.com
THE ORCHID ROOM AT MORGAN’S ALLEY 301 Main St, Lewiston, ID; 208.790.0233; lewistonorchidroom.com
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HAPPY DAY CATERING & EVENT RENTAL 1021 Bryden Ave, Lewiston, ID; 208.743.0179; happydaycatering.com
JILLYBEAN CATERING & HELLER BAR LODGE Clarkston, WA; 509.780.7768 or 509.758.4800; hellscanyontours.com/ jilly-bean-catering
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621 21st St, Lewiston, ID; 208.799.1000; redlionlewiston.com
QUALITY INN & SUITES 700 Port Drive, Clarkston, WA; 509.758.9500; qualityinnclarkston.com
SEASON’S SPECIALTY DINING & CATERING 301 Main St, Lewiston, ID; 208.798.4994; seasonsbistroandcatering.com
SIMPLE EATS CATERING 504 Main St., Lewiston ID; 509.254.1620; simpleeatscatering.com
WAYBACK CAFE & CATERING 2138 13th Ave, Lewiston, ID; 208.743.2396; waybackcafeandcatering.com
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EVENT CENTERS
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NORTH CENTRAL IDAHO EVENT CENTERS 1912 CENTER
412 E 3rd St, Moscow, ID; 208.669.2249; 1912center.org
FLYING B RANCH 2900 Lawyer Creek Rd, Kamiah, ID; 208.935.0755; flyingbranch.com
MONASTERY AT ST. GERTRUDE 465 Keuterville Rd, Cottonwood, ID; 208.451.4321; innatstgertrudes.org
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7743 Hwy 12, Kooskia, ID; 208.770.2517; riverdancelodge.com
107 W North Street, Grangeville, ID; 208.983.2595; thegallerygrangeville.com
SALMON RAPIDS LODGE 1010 S Main St., Riggins, ID; 208.628.2743; salmonrapids.com
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4232 Old Ahsahka Grade, Orofino, ID; 208.476.7570; thehighcountryinn.com
WHITEBIRD SUMMIT LODGE 2141 Old White Bird Hill Rd, Grangeville, ID; 208.983.1802; whitebirdsummitlodge.com
615 Main St. Orofino, ID; 208.476.9999; bestwestern.com
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BEST WESTERN PLUS UNIVERSITY INN
403 S. Main St., Moscow, ID; 208.882.4279; moscowbloom.com
516 Pullman Rd, Moscow, ID; 208.882.0550; uinnmoscow.com
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COUNTRY CATERING 4232 Old Ahsahka Grade, Orofino, ID; 208.476.7570; thehighcountryinn.com
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VIC & DAWNA’S HELLS CANYON RESORT 35909 Snake River Rd; Asotin, WA 509.243.4865, hellscanyonresort.com \n
AHSAHKA RV Park/Campground DWORSHAK STATE PARK 9934 Freeman Creek, 208.476.5994, parksandrecreation.idaho.gov u"$4Xs1r
BOVILL RV Park/Campground BOVILL CITY RV PARK 201 3rd Ave, 208.826.3070 u"$4X1
CLARKSTON Hotel/Motel BEST WESTERN RIVERTREE INN 1257 Bridge St.; 509.758.9551; rivertreeinn.com \un"
MOTEL 6 222 Bridge St.; 800.466.8356; motel6.com
QUALITY INN & SUITES 700 Port Dr; 509.758.9500; qualityinnclarkston.com 0un"Z
RV Park/Campground CHIEF TIMOTHY PARK & CABINS 13766 Highway 12; 509.758.9580; sunrisereservations.com "Z$4Xs1r
GRANITE LAKE PREMIER RV RESORT 306 Granite Lake Dr; 800.989.4578 or 509.751.1635; premierrvresorts.com "Z$4Xs1
HELLS CANYON RV RESORT & MARINA 1560 Port Dr; 509.758.6963; hellscanyon.net "Z$4Xs1
Vacation Rental COPPER CREEK WILDERNESS CAMP Accessible only by landing strip or boat in Hells Canyon; 509.758.4800 or 800.522.6966; hellscanyontours.com un
COTTONWOOD Bed & Breakfast DOG BARK PARK INN B&B 2421 Business Loop 95; 208.962.3647; dogbarkparkinn.com \n"Z
INN AT ST. GERTRUDE 465 Keuterville Rd; 208.451.4321; innatstgertrudes.org \
Hotel/Motel RODONNA’S COUNTRY HAUS RESTAURANT & VILLAGE MOTEL 407 Foster Ave, 208.962.3391 u"
DIXIE Guest Ranch SABLE TRAIL RANCH 3746 Red River Rd; 208.969.1986; sabletrailranch.com SILVER SPUR OUTFITTERS & LODGE, INC. 2742 Dixie Rd; 208.842.2417; silverspurlodge.com \n"
Hotel/Motel ELK CITY HOTEL/MOTEL & GIFT SHOP 289 Main St.; 208.842.2452; elkcityhotelid.com n"
RV Park/Campground SLEEPY HOLLOW RV PARK 150 Ridgeway Dr #17; 208.842.2268 4"X1
Vacation Rental MUD SPRINGS 207 Elk City Wagon Rd; 208.983.3528 nr
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ELK RIVER
GRANGEVILLE
Hotel/Motel
Bed & Breakfast
ELK RIVER LODGE & GENERAL STORE 201 S Main St.; elkriverlodge.net; 208.826.3299
WHITEBIRD SUMMIT LODGE 2141 Old White Bird Hill Rd; 208.983.1802; whitebirdsummitlodge.com
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HUCKLEBERRY HEAVEN RV PARK rvidaho.org/findapark. aspx?lodgingid=43248; 208.826.3405 $4"X
Vacation Rental RED BARN RENTALS 212 South Front St; 407.808.4361; redbarnrentals.com
SUPER 8 - GRANGEVILLE 801 SW 1st St.; 208.983.1002; super8.com \un"Z
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DOWNTOWNER INN 113 E North; 208.983.1110; grangevillelodging.com
COUNTRY COURT MOBILE HOME & RV PARK 467 Country Court Dr; 208.983.2587; countrycourtmobilehomepark.com
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HARPSTER RIVERSIDE RV PARK 2895 Hwy 13; 208.983.2312; harpsterriversidervpark.com
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EVERGREEN SUITES 605 E Main; 208.983.2587; evergreensuites.com
MOUNTAIN VIEW M/H RV PARK 127 Cunningham St. #39; 208.983.2328; mountainviewmhrvpark.com
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GATEWAY INN - GRANGEVILLE 700 W Main St.; 208.983.2500; idahogatewayinn.com \un"Z
BEAR DEN RV RESORT 16967 Hwy 95 S; 208.983.0140; beardenrv.com
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SUNDOWN RV PARK 102 N C St.; 208.983.9113; grvpark.com un"Z$4Xs1r
Photos Courtesy ROW Adventures/Chad Case
Visit Lewis-Clark Valley and/or Visit North Central Idaho Partners
Amenities
Heated Pool • Satellite TV • King & Queen Deluxe Beds Refrigerators • Microwaves • Complimentary Breakfast Pets Welcome (limited # of rooms) • Guest Laundry Guest Computer • High-Speed Internet Outdoor Heated Pool • Great Rates! Indoor Pool and Spa (neighboring Super 8)
Great Eats! Walking distance to Great Food...Palenque’s Mexican Restaurant, Subway, Taco John’s, Oscar’s Restaurant, and Brodock’s Lounge.
Nearby Activities! Only 7 miles to Snowhaven Ski and Tubing Hill. Over 200 miles of pristine snowmobile trails just minutes away. 1 mile from Grangeville Golf & Country Club.
www.idahogatewayinn.com (208) 983-2500 • Reservations (877) 983-1463 • Located at the Intersection of Hwys 95 & 13 in North Central Idaho
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GRANGEVILLE CONTINUED... Vacation Rental CARRIAGE HOUSE 602 Cove Rd.; 208.983.1856
KAMIAH Bed & Breakfast HEARTHSTONE ELEGANT LODGE 3250 Hwy 12; 208.935.1492; hearthstone-lodge.com \n
QUILT HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST & QUILT SHOP 208.935.7668; quilthousebedandbreakfast.com \Zn
Hotel/Motel CLEARWATER 12 MOTEL 108 E 3rd St.; 208.935.2671; clearwater12motel.net \un"
KAMIAH INN MOTEL 216 Hwy 12; 208.935.0040
RIVER DANCE LODGE 7743 Hwy 12; 208.770.2517; riverdancelodge.com
KIRBY CREEK LODGE & SNAKE RIVER ADVENTURES 208.746.6276; snakeriveradventures.com
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RIVER JUNCTION RV PARK 208.926.7865
SHEEP CREEK GUEST RANCH 208.247.4564; hellscanyonadventures.com
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IDAHO SPORTSMAN LODGE 103 East St; 208.926.4766; idahosportsmanlodge.com
CLEARWATER RIVER CASINO & LODGE 17500 Nez Perce Rd; 208.746.0723; crcasino.com
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Bed & Breakfast ITALIANNA INN 2728 11th Ave; 208.743.4552; italiannainn.com
DAYS INN LEWISTON 3120 North South Highway; 208.743.8808; daysinn.com \
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RV Park/Campground LEWIS CLARK RESORT 4243 Hwy 12; 208.935.2556; lewisclarkresort.com un"Z$4Xs1r
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KOOSKIA Bed & Breakfast REFLECTIONS INN 6873 Hwy 12; 208.926.0855; reflectionsinn.com un
Hotel/Motel WESTERN MOTOR INN 6 Main St.; 208.926.0166; westernmotorinn.com un"
All at very reasonable rates
Konkolville Motel Three miles east off U.S. Hwy. 12 • 2600 Michigan Ave., Orofino, ID
1.800.616.1964 • konkolvillemotel.com
KEY 0 Airport Shuttle; Wi-Fi; \ Free Breakfast; u Handicap Access; n Non-smoking; " Pets OK; Z Motor Coach Parking; $ Dump Station; 4 Full Hookups; X Pull-thru Sites; s Showers; 1 Slideouts OK; r Tenters Welcome
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LONG CAMP RV PARK 4192 Hwy 12, MP 68; 208.935.7922; longcamprvpark.com
FAIRBRIDGE INN SUITES 1325 Main St.; 208.746.3311; fairbridgelewiston.com 0\un"Z
HAMPTON INN 2701 Nez Perce Drive; 208.743.9004; hamptoninn.hilton.com \un
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 2425 Nez Perce Dr; 208.750.1600; hiexpress.com 0\un"Z
INN AMERICA 702 21st St; 208.746.4600; innamerica.com \un
RED LION HOTEL 621 21st St; 208.799.1000; redlionlewiston.com 0un"Z
Vacation Rental GARDEN CREEK RANCH Accessible by boat in Hells Canyon, 208.746.6276, snakeriveradventures.com u\
PISTOL PALACE 1028 Main St.; 208.798.0909; thepistolpalace.com n\
RV Park/Campground HELLS GATE STATE PARK & CABINS 5100 Hells Gate Road; 208.799.5015, parksandrecreation.idaho.gov "Z$4Xs1r
LOWELL Hotel/Motel RYAN’S WILDERNESS INN 8883 Hwy 12, 208.926.4706; wildinn2.com "
THREE RIVERS RESORT & RAFTING Hwy 12; 208.926.4430; threeriversrafting.com u"4Xs1r
MOSCOW Bed & Breakfast PARADISE VIEW BED & BREAKFAST 1005 Joyce Rd; 360.480.2049; paradiseviewbb.com \n"
SUPER 8 - MOSCOW 175 Peterson Dr; 208.883.1503; super8.com \un"
Vacation Rental BROWNE BLOCK GUEST HOUSE 112 S Main St.; 208.883.3661; browneblockguesthouse.com n"
LITTLE GREEN GUESTHOUSE 1020 South Adams St; 208.669.1654; littlegreenguesthouse.com \n
Hotel/Motel BEST WESTERN PLUS UNIVERSITY INN 516 Pullman Rd; 208.882.0550; uinnmoscow.com
PETERSON BARN GUESTHOUSE 847 Travois Way; 208.882.4620; petersonbarn.com
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FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES 1000 W Pullman Rd; 208.882.4600; marriott.com/puwfi
PINEHURST RESORT CABINS & RV 5604 Hwy 95; 208.628.3323; pinehurstresort.us
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LA QUINTA INN 185 Warbonnet Dr; 208.882.5365; laquintamoscow.com \un"
THE MONARCH MOTEL 120 W 6th St; 208.882.2581; moscowmonarch.com un"
ROYAL MOTOR INN 120 W 6th St., 208.882.2581 un"Z
Hotel/Motel NEZPERCE HOTEL 603 4th Ave; 208.937.2655; nezpercehotel.com n"
RV Park/Campground NEZPERCE RV PARK 502 5th Ave; 208.937.1021; cityofnezperce.com $4u"Xsr
OROFINO Bed & Breakfast THE HIGH COUNTRY INN & COUNTRY CATERING 4232 Old Ahsahka Grade; 208.476.7570; thehighcountryinn.com \un"Z
Hotel/Motel BEST WESTERN LODGE AT RIVER’S EDGE 615 Main St.; 208.476.9999; bestwestern.com \n"
HELGESON PLACE HOTEL 125 Johnson Ave; 208.476.5729; helgesonhotel.com \un"
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KONKOLVILLE MOTEL 2600 Michigan Ave; 208.476.5584; konkolvillemotel.com
Hotel/Motel
LITTLE SALMON LODGE 121 Old Pollock Rd; 435.881.7520; littlesalmonlodge.com
RIVERSIDE MOTEL, GUIDE SERVICE & TACKLE SHOP 10560 Hwy 12; 208.476.5711; theriversidemotel.com
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MOUNTAIN VIEW ELK RANCH 208.628.3803; mountainviewelk.com SHEPP RANCH 208.866.4268; sheppranch.com \
Public Lands Campgrounds
POTLATCH
CANYON CREEK 1842 Viewpoint Rd; 208.476.1255
Bed & Breakfast
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RIGGINS MOTEL 615 S Main St.; 208.628.3001; rigginsmotel.net
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LAIRD HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST 310 Cedar St., 208.875.0688
DENT ACRES 1842 Viewpoint Rd; 208.476.1255
SCENIC 6 RV PARK 125 6th St; 208.875.1117; cityofpotlatch.org
GRANDAD CAMPGROUND 1842 Viewpoint Rd; 208.4761255
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RV Park/Campground CANOE CAMP RV PARK 14224 Hwy 12; 208.476.7530; canoecamprvpark.com "4Xs1r
CLEARWATER CROSSING RV PARK 500 Riverfront Rd; 208.476.4800; clearwatercrossingrvpark.com 4u"Xs1r
Vacation Rental CLEARWATER CABIN RENTAL 507 Neff Rd; 208.476.7740; clearwatercabinrental.com
TALL PINE CABIN 10560 Hwy 12; 208.476.7181; tallpinecabin.com n
WILD ROOSTER RANCH 4262 Dent Bridge Rd; 208.476.3317; wildroostervacationranch.com n
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Hotel/Motel LOCHSA LODGE 115 Powell Rd; 208.942.3405; lochsalodge.com u"
Public Lands Campground WENDOVER CAMPGROUND 208.942.1234; forestcamping.com
Hotel/Motel BIG IRON MOTEL 515 N Main St., 208.628.3005; bigironmotel.com
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SALMON RAPIDS LODGE 1010 S Main St.; 208.628.2743; salmonrapids.com \uZn"
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RV Park/Campground CANYON PINES RV RESORT 159 Barn Rd; 208.628.4006; canyonpinesrv.com uZ"$Xs1r ]
RIVER VILLAGE RV PARK 1434 N Hwy 95; 208.628.3443 $4"Xs1r
RIVERSIDE RV PARK 1220 S Main St.; 208.628.3698; riversidervidaho.com 4"X1
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Vacation Rental
WINCHESTER
RUSTIC RANCH CABINS LLC. 1492 Big Salmon Rd; 208.628.3037; rrcabinrentals.com
Public Lands Campground
WEIPPE Public Lands Campground DEYO RESERVOIR CAMPGROUNDS 654 Schmidt Mill Rd; 208.435.4406 u"X1r
RV Park/Campground
WINCHESTER LAKE STATE PARK 1786 Forest Rd; 208.924.7563; parksandrecration.idaho.gov $4"Xru
Vacation Rental WINCHESTER LAKE LODGE 214 Joseph Ave; 208.924.6430; winchesterlakelodge.com 0unZ
IRBY’S BLUE SPRUCE LODGE 43 Lackey Rd; 208.435.4890 $"X1r
TIMBERLINE CAFE & RV PARK 1022 N Main St.; 208.435.4522 $4"s1r
WATTS RV PARK 705 W Pierce Ave; 208.435.4140; pierce-weippechamber.com $4"Xr
WHITE BIRD Hotel/Motel HELLS CANYON JET BOAT TRIPS & LODGING 3252 Waterfront Dr; 208.839.2255; killgoreadventures.com Zn"4s1r
HOOTS MOTEL & CAFE Hwy 95; 208.839.2265 us
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RV Park/Campground ANGEL’S NOOK RV PARK 130 Bridge St.; 208.839.2880; angelsnook.com $4"X1
SWIFTWATER RV PARK 3154 Salmon River Ct; 208.839.2700; swiftwaterrv.com "Z$Xs1r
Vacation Rental CANYON HOUSE 128 White Bird Rd; 208.839.2777; canyonhousewhitebird.com n
Deyo Reservoir
Fishing, Boating, Trails, Birding Camping (electric & water)
(See www.weippe.com for campground map and more info)
Weippe Discovery Center
A Lewis & Clark Visitor Center & Public Library
Cell Service & WiFi
www.weippediscoverycenter.org
Camas Festival – May 25
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Salmon River, ROW Adventures/Chad Case
In our region, you’ll want to escape the four walls and explore the largest wilderness area in the lower 48. Take a guided jet boat or rafting tour in Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America. Raft the Salmon, Snake, Lochsa, or Selway rivers, some of the most wild and scenic around. Discover the award-winning wines from the Lewis-Clark Valley AVA. Mountain bike the rolling hills and trails of the Palouse. Hunt and fish in a recreational paradise. The adventures you experience here will have people asking why you’re smiling so much when you get home.
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Local craft brews Nightly Entertainment Live music Friday + Saturday evenings
621 21st., Lewiston, ID
redlionlewiston.com meriwethersbistro.com mjbarleyhoppers.com
For Over Thirty Years!
Certified Angus Beef
Guestroom renovation in progress - Spring 2018!
Serving Breakfast, Lunch Dinner + Brunch
Onsite meeting/banquet facilities
On/off site catering
Full service hotel
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