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Orofino ..........................................15-17Pierce ..................................................18Weippe ................................................18Kooskia ................................................19Syringa .............................................. 20Lowell ...........................................20-21Clearwater National Forest ................. 22

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Origin: Wal la Wal la comes from an Indian word for many waters. Walla Walla and Cayuse tribes lived in the Walla Walla Valley.

Population: 31,350Walla Walla is the largest city in and the county seat of Walla Walla County. Walla Walla is famous for its sweet onions. Many wineries are located in the area and it is a popular vacation spot for wine enthusiasts. Walla Walla was officially incorporated in 1862.

This is one of the best renowned wine areas in the re-gion. Some experts credit the massive floods that roared through the area during the last ice age with laying down the perfect soil for grapes. Whatever the reason, Walla Walla is home to more than 100 wineries, many of which offer tours, and some are known for being dog friendly.

The Valleys reputation for producing wines of superb

quality took root in 1977 when the first present-day winery was estab-lished. In 1984, the region was federally recognized as a unique American Viticultural Area (AVA). It was the sec-ond Washington State AVA and at the time, home to just four wineries and 60 acres of vineyards.

To learn more, log on to www.winesnw.com/walla.html. Walla Walla is also justly famous for its Sweet Onions, which became Washingtons official state vegetable in 2007. The town celebrates its onion heritage every July with the Sweet Onion Festival. The Downtown Walla Walla Walking tour is a great way to sample the areas historic architecture and history. Visitors can contact the Down-town Walla Walla Foundation office at 33 East Main, Suite 213, or call (509) 529-8755 for information.

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Dayton is known for fine dining, Main Street shopping, his-toric buildings and the All Wheels Weekend. The 16th annual celebration of all things that roll will take place June 17-20 this year.

The Lewis and Clark expedition camped near present-day Dayton in 1806 on their way back to St. Louis. Less than 80 years later, Jacob Weinhard estab-lished a brewery, along with several other businesses. The area flourished, and the fine homes the businessmen built for their families run the style from Queen Anne to Crafts-

man. Ninety of these homes are on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Dayton Depot is the oldest surviving train depot in Wash-ington. It was built in 1881 and designed in the Stick/Eastlake

style. It has been beautifully restored and is now a museum. Revolving exhibits are featured in the upstairs gallery. The

depot museum also features guided tours, fabulous local photos, antiques and a gift shop.

It is at 222 E. Commercial St. (509) 382-2026 www.daytonhistoricdepot.org.

Dayton is the county seat of Columbia County and boasts the oldest operating county courthouse in the state.

From skiing at Bluewood, fishing on the rivers to hunting and camping in the Blue Mountains to riding the trails on the

rolling hills, Dayton offers activities for the entire family.

Origin: Named for Jesse N. Day, who along with his wife Elizabeth, filed the town site plat in 1871. It was incorporat-ed in 1881. Population: 2,655

Dayton, Washington

Palouse FallsWORTH SEEING...

Between Dayton and Starbuck, Wash., a short detour from U.S. 12 onto State Route 261 leads to one of the most impressive and least known example of modern geol-ogy. The Palouse River follows a course scoured out by a flood 12,000 years ago, when a 2,000-foot tall ice dam broke in what is now the Missoula Valley in west-ern Montana.

The falls in Palouse Falls State Park plunge 200 feet into the pool below. The 105-acre park offers camping and a view of water falls that put Niagara to shame.

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Waitsburg still operates under the terms of its ter-ritorial charter. The weekly Waitsburg Times began publishing in 1878 and is still going. Pick a month, and Waitsburg probably has a celebration of some kind.

In 2007, Budget Travel named Waitsburg as one of the 10 coolest small towns in America.

The Bruce Memorial Museum on Main Street is list-ed on the National Register of Historical Places.

The Lewis & Clark Trail State Park offers camping, picnicking, hiking and historical re-enactments.

Waitsburg,Washington

Origin: Lewis and Clark expedition passed through in 1806 on its return to St. Louis from the Pacific. A few decades later, Sylvester M. Wait started a grist mill along the Touchet River. The resulting town was named Delta, but in 1865 the town was renamed Waitsburg in honor of Wait. Population: 1,212

The Bruce Memorial Museum

Fort Walla Walla Museum is located within the one-square-mile military reservation that served as Fort Walla Walla from the 1850s to the early 1900s. It features a pioneer settlement complete with origi-nal buildings including a cabin built by Ransom Clark in the 1850s, the Union School built in 1867, a jail from Prescott, a barbershop, a railroad depot from Eureka Flats and many other buildings. There are also five spacious exhibit halls filled with hun-dreds of exhibits featuring horse-era agriculture, pi-oneer life and military history. Time magazine rated Fort Walla Walla Museum as one of 11 notable sites in the nation to experience the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and the National Park Service added its recognition in 2005. Fort Walla Walla Museum offers programs, special events, kids camps, and tours for schools or other groups. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April through October.

Location: 755 Myra Rd.Phone: (509) 525-7703

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Origin: Named after Joseph M. Pomeroy, a rancher who purchased land in 1864 and platted the town site in 1878. Other early European visitors were the Lewis and Clark expe-dition in 1805 and Capt. Bonn-eville in 1834. It is the county seat of Garfield County.

Population: 1517

Pomeroy, Washington

Pomeroy in the early 1900s

Pomeroy invites you to discover the warmth and charm of a small home town environment, where old friends and old-fashioned hospitality have never been forgotten.

A number of community events are scheduled throughout the year visit the chamber website at: www.pomeroychamberofcommerce.com/ for details.

Pomeroy boasts a modern, nine hole course with all grass greens, and fairways, and is considered by many visiting golf fans a very sporty course. Much favorable comment is also heard on the neat and efficient manner in which the course is maintained.

With time comes changes and the Pomeroy Course has seen a lot of them. The number

eight green was a pond in the courses early days. Also, the original course continued across the road, with golfers having to swing across the street to a green on the present-day football field.

Tee times for the course are not required, as the course has very few regularly reserved times. Cart and club rentals are also available. For more information call the clubhouse at (509)843-1197.

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Chief Timothy Park

Kayaking on the Snake River

Chief Timothy is a jewel on the Snake River along the famous Lewis and Clark Trail. It is a destination campground, as well as day use area, with golfing and Hells Canyon boat tours nearby. It is operated by Northwest Land Management, under a lease agreement with the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers. This park has RV sites with utilities, tent spaces, boat launch, covered picnic areas, swimming beaches, RV dump stations, snack and gift store.

Chief Timothy Park is a unique island in the Snake River, located 8 miles west of Clarkston, WA on Highway 12, with new camping cabins, and offers excellent fishing from the campground.

Reservations for this park may be made by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov.

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Clarkston, WashingtonOrigin: This town on the

west side of the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers was originally called Jawbone Flats. It was re-named Clarkston in honor of William Clark, of the Lewis and Clark expedition. The town was incorporated in 1902.

Population: 7,337

HELLS CANYON RESORTHells Canyon Resort in Clarkston is open year round. Its deluxe RV park features 36 pull-through spaces and 11 back-in spaces. All spaces have 30/50 amp power connections. The facility is completely ADA accessible. It offers private rest rooms, free wireless Internet, a convenience store, a dog run, a full-service marina, an indoor pool and hot tub. Easy access from U.S. 12 at 1560 Port Drive. Call (509) 758-6963 for more information or log on to www.hellscanyon.net.

The Asotin County Family Aquatic Center features an indoor 25-yard, eight lane lap pool, a warm water therapy pool and a water park that offers two water slides. The water park also features a lazy river, a zero depth entry wave pool and a shallow water adventure pool with play features for the younger set. The indoor pool is open year round. The aquatic center is located at 1603 Dustan Loop in Clarkston. (509) 758-0110.

GRANITE LAKE RV RESORTGranite Lake RV Resort is located on the Lower Granite Lake inside the city of Clarkston. It offers golfing, biking, fishing, sailing or just relaxing in your landscaped site on the river. Facilities: 75 full-hookup RV sites with 18 pull-through sites, 50-foot maximum RV length, phone hookups and TV hookups. Call (509) 751-1635.

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Clarkston, also know as Gateway to Hells Canyon, is located at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers and surrounded by gentle rolling hills. Clarkston is located approximately 465 river miles from the Pacific Ocean at the head of the navigation system of the Columbia/Snake River. Outdoor activities and events abound throughout the year.

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Juliaetta, Idaho Origin: This town along the Potlatch River was settled in 1878 and incorporated in 1892. It began as Schupfer-ville, named for homesteader Rupert Schupfer, but in 1882 the first postmaster, Charles Snyder, renamed it in honor of his two daughters Julia and Etta.

Population: 591

Juliaettas Centennial Park sits beside the former rail line, which has become a beloved bike trail for the community. The park also boasts one of the best small baseball fields in the state. In September, it is the site of the annual Blackberry Festival.

Origin: Thomas Kirby founded the town in 1889. Kendrick was first known as Latah or Latah City In 1890, the Northern Pacific Railroad promised it would extend its track through town, and on the basis of that, the name was changed to Kendrick, in honor of

James P. Kendrick, chief engineer of the Northern Pa-cific. Kendrick was incorpo-rated in 1890.

Population: 369

In May, Kendrick celebrat-ed the 50th anniversary of its Locust Blossom Parade, an all-day affair that celebrates small-town living.

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Lewiston, Idaho

Origin: First called Ragtown, it is the first incorporated town in Idaho, the first capital

of Idaho Territory and the only seaport in Idaho. It began as a supply camp for the gold mines upstream. It was platted in 1861 and named after Meriwether Lewis,

the other half of the Lewis and Clark expedi-tion. Lewiston is across the Snake River from

Clarkston, Wash. They are the major population cen-ters of the Lewis-Clark valley, and together they offer endless possibilities for recreation and culture. In 2009, Outdoor LIfe magazine rated the top 200 Towns for Sportsmen and named

Lewiston No. 1. As if thats not enough to brag about, resi-dents like to point out that Lewiston is the setting for the song Hot Rod Lincoln. Songwriter Charlie Ryan changed the name to San Pedro because he thought the name Lewiston too obscure.

Population: 30904

LEWISTON HOT AUGUST NIGHTSLewistons celebration of summer (Aug. 19-21) features

car shows, a downtown cruise, two outdoor concerts and many family events. For more information, log on to

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Lewiston Continued...

JACK OCONNOR HERITAGE CENTERThe Jack OConnor Hunting Heritage and Education Center sits on a hilltop just inside Hells Gate State Park, with a commanding view of Snake River and the area Jack OConnor called home.The center tells the story of the world-famous outdoor writer and hunter and features some of his trophies and firearms.Hours of Operation: May through October: Daily from 9 am to 5 pm and November through April: Tuesday through Saturday 9 am to 4 pm (Sunday & Monday by Appointment)The center will open for group tours.5600 Hells Gate Rd., P.O. Box 394. Phone: (208) 743-5043. Fax: (208) 798-4980.Visit on the web at www.jack-oconnor.org

HELLS GATE STATE PARKHells Gate State Park is the gateway to both Idahos Lewis and Clark country and to Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America. Shady campsites along the Snake River make comfortable base-camps for exploration of the surrounding area. Jet boat excursions into Hells Canyon leave on a regular basis from the parks docks. The Nez Perce National Historic Park is only 30 minutes away. A wide choice of restaurants and shopping are just minutes away in nearby Lewiston.Hells Gate State Park, just south of Lewiston, includes 200 acres that border the Snake River. There are 93 campsites within 100 yards of the Snake River, offering shade trees and grass. A number of small, rustic cabins are available to rent, as well. Power and water hookups are available at 64 sites. All sites include picnic tables and barbecue grills. There are modern rest rooms with showers and a nearby dump station.The Snake River is perfect for personal watercraft, jet boats and water skiing. Hells Gate Marina has more than 100 slips available on a daily to yearly basis. There also is a public boat launch, store, rest rooms and plenty of parking.Camping: Developed, electricity, maximum 60- foot space, firewood. Reservations required. Call (208) 799-5015 for information.Facilities: Showers, flush toilets, group shelter, camp store, dump station. Trails: Hiking and biking. Boating: Ramps and marina.

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76TH LEWISTON ROUNDUPNothing completes a western vacation like a rodeo.Roping and riding are a way of life, even to modern ranchers, and theres no shortage of cowboys wanting to carry the tradition into the rodeo arena. An amateur or professional rodeo is scheduled in the area almost every weekend from late April through September. Promoters of the Sept. 9-12 Lewiston Roundup shout, Shes Wild! The rodeo is part of the Big Four circuit that starts Labor Day weekend in Ellensburg and Walla Walla, Wash., followed a week later by the Lewiston Roundup in Lewiston, and then the Pendleton (Ore.) Roundup.The Lewiston Roundup attracts top competitors from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and offers the full line of professional events, plus local amateur barrel racing. The Lewiston Roundup Grounds are at 2100 Tammany Creek Road, south of Lewiston. While in town for the rodeo, be sure to attend the Roundup Parade.Friday and Saturday night dances accompany rodeo performances at the nearby indoor arena. (208) 746-6324.On the web at www.lewistonroundup.org

Lewiston Continued...

The Lewis-Clark Valley offer four golf courses and mild winters. Hitting the links in January is not uncommon.

Nez Perce County Historical Society Museum. Nez Perce County Historical Society endeavours to preserve the history of Nez Perce County and to share it with residents and visitors. Exhibits include Lewis and Clark expedition, the Nez Perce Indian Tribe, geology, pioneer life and more. 0306 Third St., Lewiston. (208) 743-2535. On the web at www.npchistsoc.org

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

Ahsahka was named for a nearby Indian village. Several different meanings are ascribed to the name, including forks of a river, box canyon or brushy country. A post office was established in 1898.The Dworshak National Fish Hatchery is here at the confluence of the North Fork and main Clearwater River, three miles west of Orofino. It is the largest combination producer of steelhead trout and spring Chinook and Coho salmon in the world. The hatchery was constructed because Dworshak Dam blocks returning adult steelhead and salmon from reaching their historic spawning grounds on the North Fork-Clearwater River. Dworshak hatchery production is co-managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Nez Perce Tribe.

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Orofino, Idaho Origin: Orofinos recent history dates back to the gold rush days; its name means fine ore in Spanish. In 1805, Lewis and Clark came down from the mountains to the east and built canoes at what is now known as Canoe Camp and con-tinued down the river to the Pacific Ocean.

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

Population: 3,247

Orofino always has something going on, whether its a wine tasting, a golf tournament, a Harvest Moon cruise on Dworshak Reservoir or a foot race. However the highlight of the year comes in September with Lumberjack Days during the Clearwater County Fair. This logging show celebrates the areas heritage of woods work with everything from draft horse competitions to hot saw contests (think chain saws on steroids) and has been profiled in the Smithsonian Magazine. Its not to be missed.

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The Clearwater Historical Museum focuses on the history of the Clearwater country and features artifacts relating to the Nez Perce Indians, the Chinese pioneers, gold min-ing, logging, early homesteaders and much more. The museum boasts more than 4,500 historical photographs. Hours are 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. More information is available by calling (208) 476-5033 or e-mailing

info@clearwatermuseum.org.

The Clearwater Hi orical MuseumKonkolville Lumber Company

For more information on activities in the Orofino area, here is a list of local businesses and organizations to contact:

Clearwater Fish Hatchery 208-476-3331 Dworshak Dam Visitors Center 208-476-1255 Dworshak Natl Fish Hatchery 208-476-4591 Dworshak State Park 208-476-5994 Konkolville Lumber Company 208-476-4597 Orofino Golf and Country Club 208-476-3117 Orofino Chamber of Commerce 208-476-4335www.orofino.com

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Located on the North Fork of the Clearwater River near Orofino, Dworshak Dam is the largest straight axis dam in North America.

The dam is 717 feet high and 3,000 feet wide and the reservoir is stocked with kokanee salmon and rainbow trout.

The visitors center is located at the top of the dam about 6 miles from Orofino. Guides are on hand to answer questions, while there are several displays and audio-visual programs. There also are natu-ral history, archeological and historical displays. For more informa-tion, contact the visitors center at (208) 476-1255.

The Dworshak National Fish Hatchery was built by the Army Corps of Engineers and completed in 1968. The hatchery, the largest steel-head hatchery in the world, is open to guided tours of 10 or more on weekdays. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. From the viewing balcony at the hatchery, visitors can watch the en-tire spawning process. (208) 476-4591.

Dworshak State Park is located among the trees on the western shore of Dworshak Reservoir. The area is known for its moderate summer nights and mild winter temperatures.

Camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and water-skiing are

just a few of the many activities that await park visitors. A boat ramp and handling dock provide easy launching. There are three group camping loops designed to accommodate those groups that desire more privacy. A modern central rest room and shower house are pro-vided for campers, and vault toilets and water faucets are located throughout the park. An RV dump station is located near the entrance of the park. Big Eddy Lodge can be rented by calling (208) 476-5994.

The park also includes Free-man Creek Campground and Three Meadows Group Camp areas.

Camping: Developed, electric-ity, maximum 50 feet of space, firewood. Facilities: Showers, flush toilets, group shelter, dump station. Trails: Hiking Boating: Ramps, docks.

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Long before the arrival of Lewis and Clark, the Nez Perce had been digging camas bulbs for food for centuries.

The Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery met the Nez Perce Indi-ans just a few miles from the present town, and the Weippe Discovery Center features several historical murals and a living Lewis & Clark Landscape dis-play, along with other information about the Weippe area.

Visitors can plan their own treks, walking along the Lewis and Clark Trail or the Nee Mee Poo Trail, the historic route the Nez Perce Indians to the buffalo grounds across the Rockies and which they took to Mon-tana during the war of 1877.

In spring when the camas is in bloom, the

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

and the North Fork of the Clearwater itself.Hunters have thousands of square miles

over which to range in search of whitetail deer, elk, bear and cougar. Huckleberry pickers have opportunities to find purple gold at every corner.

Once the day is done, theres no reason to leave. Pierce and Weippe have dozens of places to eat and stay. Choices range from ca-fes, RV parks and motel rooms to restaurants, cabins and lodges, as well as numerous camp

sites on the Clearwater National Forest. There are choices for every budget and taste. Events in Weippe this year include the Camas Festival May 28-30, and the Weippe Rodeo Aug. 21-22.

From Weippe, Hwy. 11 loops back to U.S. Highway 12 at Greer through the Weippe Prairie, which is one of eight registered land-marks in Idaho and is part of the Lewis and Clark Historic Trail.

Pierce, Idaho Origin: This small town is named for Capt. Elias D. Pierce, who is credited with discovering gold in Idaho Territory in 1860 and is the oldest town in Idaho.Population: 617Pierce celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2010 with the

motto Gilded Past-Golden Future.Visitors can explore Pierces logging history at the J. How-

ard Bradbury Logging Museum, and every August, Pierce cuts loose during 1860s Days to celebrate its pioneer past. This year, the events 51st, takes place Aug. 5-7.

The first government building in Idaho is in Pierce. The Shoshone County Courthouse, built in 1862, has seen lots of

history. It is just behind the logging museum. Other spots of historical interest include Our Lady of the Woodland Catho-lic Church, a log church built in the early 1900s that is still in use. At one point during the gold rush, Chinese were the majority in Idaho, and the Chinese cemetery stands witness to that.

Up-to-date information about the area can be found at www.pierce-weippechamber.com.

Origin: Many stories abound on the origin of the name (pronounced Wee-ipe). Possible meanings include ancient place to words for camas ground or spring water. The town was incorporated in 1964.

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Come see where Lewis and Clark met the Nez Perceand where gold was first discovered in Idaho.

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The Kooskia National Fish Hatchery raises spring chi-nook salmon and traps adult steelhead for the hatchery at Dworshak. Visitors can follow an interpretive trail around the hatchery, which also has a wildlife viewing deck.

The hatchery is on Clear Creek Road, two miles west of Kooskia. For more infor-mation, visit www.fws.gov/kooskia. A popular motorcy-cle ride begins by turning off U.S. 12 at Kooskia and follow-ing State Highway 13 up the South Fork of the Clearwater to the town of Stites and from there commence the 22 mile climb to Grangeville, Idaho, on U.S. Highway 95.

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

Kooskia, Idaho Origin: The name comes from the word Kooskosskia, which is a misinterpretation of a Nez Perce word for clear water. Kooskia (KOOS key) is now taken to mean where the waters join.

Population: 675

Purple FeatherSmoke Shop

Main St., Kooskia 208-926-7356Across from the Post Office

Cigarettes Zippo Lighters Skoal ChewFlavor Packs Cigars, Pipes & Tobacco

Collectible Gifts Novelty Tees Dar Anderson ArtNative American Beadwork Collectible Antiques

Monday-Saturday 7am-8pm Sunday 8am-7pm

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China CafeThe best Traditional Chinese Food in Idaho & Lewis County

Excellent Food! Excellent Service!Dine in or Carry out!

KOOSKIA, ID 118 Main St. 208-926-4800

Hours: Open 7 days a Week - 11am to 9pm 30687

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Syringa, Idaho Origin: named for Idahos state f lower, Philadelphus lewisii

This small town is 89 miles east of Lewiston, and there you will find River Dance Lodge and the Syringa Cafe. This is one of Idahos finest guest ranches. It features hand-crafted log cabins, private hot tubs and activities such as horseback riding, rafting, bicycling, fly fishing, hiking and more. The Idaho segment of U.S. 12 is on the

bucket list of most motorcyclists, and River Dance Lodge is a con-venient place to relax during or between rides. The owners offer tips and suggestions to get the most of your adventure. For more infor-mation, log onto www.riverdance lodge.com or call (866) 8747.

Lowell, Idaho Origin: Early resident Wil-liam Parry named it for Henry Lowell, the first postmaster. At the confluence of the Selway,

Clearwater and Lochsa rivers, Three Rivers Resort has been taking care of travelers since the early 1960s, about the same time the highway was paved all the way through to Montana. It is open year round, with motel rooms, cabins, RV spaces and tent sites. It has a full restaurant and bar, and a deck that overlooks the Lochsa River (Lochsa means rough water in Nez Perce; Sel-way means calm water). Other ame-nities include a pool and hot tub. The resort offers float trips on the Lochsa, and trail rides are available from Lochsa River Outfitters, who can be reached at H-C 75, Box 98 Kooskia, ID 83539 (208) 926-4149. After an outing of swimming,

hiking or fishing, this is the place to be. More information is avail-able at (208) 926-4430 or www.threeriversresort.com.

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

Just a few miles upstream from Three Rivers Resort is the his-toric Major Fenn Ranger Station on the Nez Perce National Forest. This impressive building was built during the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Three Rivers Resort & Rafting1-888-926-4430

Hwy 12 Lowell, Idaho

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Ryans Wilderness InnHomemade Pies!

Open Daily 7am to 9pmHighway 12, Lowell, ID

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Lowell Continued...

Back on U.S. 12, at Mile Post 121.4, 60 miles west of Lolo Pass, is the Lochsa Historical Ranger Station, a rec-reated 1920s U. S. Forest Service Ranger Station that of-fers a self-guided tour and volunteers who answer ques-tions about life in the early days of the Forest Service. The station has rest rooms and drinking water and is open sev-en days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Nearby, at Mile Post 122.6, is Wilderness Gateway Campground, which offers water, rest rooms, 88 camping sites, hiking trails and outfitter services.

Colgate Licks, at Mile Post 147, is named for George Colgate, the only victim of the snowbound Carlin party who died at this site in 1893. The licks are mineral licks that draw animals to the salt. A mile trail makes a loop around the site. A huge forest fire burned through this area in the 1930s, and many scars remain.

Just a fly cast from Powell Ranger Station on U.S. High-way 12, (Mile Post 161.7) the Lochsa Lodge is the last outpost before the highway climbs Lolo Pass and enters Montana. It is 163 miles east of Lewiston and 57 miles west of Missoula, Mont. This four-season lodge rents rooms, cabins and rustic cabins and has a full-service din-ing room. Catering is also available. Its the perfect place to stay while hunting, fishing, or just seeing the country. For more information, to www.lochsalodge.com or call (208) 942-3405.

At the top of Lolo Pass sits the Lolo Pass Visitor Cen-ter. This Forest Service facility features exhibits and nature trails on the history of the Nez Perce Indians and the Lewis and Clark expedition. The site has plenty of parking, and rest rooms are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Clearwater National ForestThe Clearwater National Forest covers 1.8 million acres from the

jagged peaks of the Bitterroot Mountains in the east to the river can-yons and the rolling hills of the Palouse Prairie in the west. The Forest Supervisors Office is in Orofino.

The North Fork of the Clearwater and the Lochsa rivers provide miles of tumbling white water interspersed with quiet pools for migra-tory and resident fish. The mountains provide habitat for elk, moose, whitetail and mule deer, black bear, gray wolf, cougar, mountain goats and many smaller mammals.

The ridges between the deep canyons have provided travel cor-ridors across the mountains for centuries. These routes were used by the Nez Perce Indians and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Today the main travel route is U.S. Highway 12 following the dramatic canyon of the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River and its tributary, the Lochsa River.

In 1805 Lewis and Clark followed the Lolo Trail through the mountains of Idaho and Montana. This rugged path had been carved over the centuries by indigenous peoples traveling to hunting areas and the to trade with neighboring tribes. Known locally as the Lolo Motorway, the Lolo Trail National Historic Landmark is still traveled by adventurous explorers and is still sacred to the Ni Mii Puu (Nez Perce Indians).

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