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YOUR GUIDE TO Walla Walla Dayton Pomeroy Lewiston Clarkston Orofino Kamiah Kooskia Lowell 12 Fishing on the Snake Fishing on the Snake & Clearwater Rivers & Clearwater Rivers FACE to FACE with WOLVES Historic Buildings Supplement to the Lewiston Tribune and Moscow-Pullman Daily News. Sceni c Hignway PARKS AND CAMPGROOUNDS

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Y O U R G U I D E T O

Walla Walla

Dayton

PomeroyLewiston

Clarkston

Orofino

Kamiah

Kooskia

Lowell

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Fishing on the Snake Fishing on the Snake & Clearwater Rivers& Clearwater Rivers

FACE to FACE with WOLVES

Historic Buildings

Supplement to the Lewiston Tribune and Moscow-Pullman Daily News.

ScenicHignway

PARKS ANDCAMPGROOUNDS

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WALLA WALLA

DAYTON

POMEROY

LEWISTON

CLARKSTON

OROF

STARBUCKASOTIN WINCHESTER

KENDRICK

JULIAETTA

LAPWAI

Camping at Chief Timothy Park

Boating on the Snake River

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OROFINO

KAMIAH

KOOSKIA

LOWELL

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WAI

PIERCE

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Walla Walla...................................4-5

Waitsburg...........................................5

Dayton.................................................6

Starbuck..............................................7

Pomeroy...............................................8

Pataha.................................................9

Clarkston...........................................11

Asot in.................................................12

Lewist on.....................................13-17

Spalding............................................18

Lapwai...............................................18

Winches ter................................20-21

Juliaett a...........................................22

Kendrick...........................................22

Lenore................................................23

Orofi no........................................24-26

Pierce..................................................27

Weipp e..............................................27

Kamiah............................................28

Kooskia.............................................29

Syringa..............................................30

Lowell.........................................30-31

INDEXFishing on the Clearwater River

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

Population: 31,350

Walla 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 region. Some experts credit the massive floods that roared through the area dur-ing the last ice age with lay-ing 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 Valley’s reputation for producing wines of superb quality took root in 1977 when the first present-day winery was established. In 1984, the region was federally recognized as a unique American Vi-ticultural Area (AVA). It was the second 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 Washington’s official state vegetable in 2007. The town celebrates its onion heritage every July with the Sweet Onion Festival.The Downtown Walla Walla Walking tour is a great way to sample the area’s historic architecture and history.Visitors can contact the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation office at 33 East Main, Suite 213, or call (509) 529-8755 for information.

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Fort Walla Walla Museum is lo-cated 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 original 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 oth-er buildings. There are also five spacious exhibit halls filled with hundreds of exhibits featuring horse-era agriculture, pioneer life and military history. Time maga-zine rated Fort Walla Walla Mu-seum 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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Waitsburg still operates under the terms of its territo-rial charter. The weekly Waitsburg Times began publish-ing in 1878 and is still going. Pick a month, and Waits-burg 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 listed 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

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Dayton is known for fine dining, Main Street shopping, historic buildings and the All Wheels Weekend. The 16th annual celebra-tion of all things that roll will take place June 18-20 this year.

The Lewis and Clark expedition camped near present-day Day-ton in 1806 on their way back to St. Louis. Less than 80 years later, Jacob Weinhard established a brewery, along with several other business-es. The area flourished, and the fine homes the businessmen built for their families run the style from Queen Anne to Craftsman. Ninety of these homes are on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Dayton Depot is the oldest sur-viving train depot in Washington. It was built in 1881 and designed in the Stick/

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

upstairs gallery. The depot museum also

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

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

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

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.

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 geology. The Palouse River fol-lows a course scoured out by a flood 12,000 years ago, when a 2,000-foot tall ice dam broke in what is now the Missoula Valley in western Montana.

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

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Origin: Named for Jesse N. Day, who along with his wife Elizabeth, filed the town site plat in 1871. It was incor-porated in 1881.

Population: 2,655

Dayton, Washington

Palouse Falls

WORTH SEEING...

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Starbuck has easy access to the Snake River, making it popular with fishermen and campers. The Snake River bridge at Lyons Ferry car-ries traffic on State Route 261 was built in 1927 and crossed the Columbia River at Vantage, Wash. It was dis-mantled in 1963 and stored until 1968 when it was reas-sembled at Lyons Ferry at the confluence of the Snake and Palouse rivers.

Origin: Named for railroad official W.H. Starbuck. The town began as a junction on the main line of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co. In 1886, the railroad comp le ted a l i ne east to Pomeroy and Pataha City that re-mained in use until 1981. The town was platted in 1894.

Population: 130

Starbuck, Washington

The Snake River bridge at Lyons Ferry

Starbuck City Hall

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

Population: 1517

Pomeroy, Washington

Pomeroy in the early 1900’s

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 course’s 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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Located in the heart of the Palouse country of Washington State, long famous for growing wheat on a large scale, the Pataha Flour Mill obtained notoriety for its flour of high gluten content.The 3-story wooden frame mill originally used water power from Bihlmaier Creek using turbines to run two sets of granite millstones. In 1889, the mill changed over to a roller operation when the mill was enlarged. The historic mill, which has been known most of its existence as the Houser Mill, produced flour that was in demand locally and in distant markets such as San Francisco, where it was used in the manufacture of macaroni.The mill closed its doors to milling flour in 1943, although much equipment remains in excellent

condition today. Work on bringing the mill back to a condition where it could once again be open to the public began in summer 1998. In addition to tours, the mill includes a gift shop, restaurant, and a historic camera collection.The family who owns the mill today, the Van Vogt’s, also offers a community church services, and simple, home-style meals several times a week for whatever donation the customer wishes to bestow. The mill is run as a non-profit community-based

ministry, not as a business.

The family is very involved in the small community of Pataha, and hopes to build a better world starting at the place where they live and work, the Pataha Flour Mill.

For more information of the mill, hours and gift shop, visit them on the web atwww.patahaflourmill.com/Contact by phone 509-843-3799

Origin: The town is on Pataha Creek, and Pataha is from the Nez Perce Indi-an word for brush. The Nez Perce trail runs through here. The Lewis and Clark expe-dition and Capt. Bonneville traveled through the area early on, and in 1861 James Bowers settled in the present town site. Wheat grown in the area is known for its high glu-ten content.

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Chief Timothy and Central Ferry Parks are jewels on the Snake River on or near the famous Lewis and Clark Trail. They are destination campgrounds, as well as day use areas, with golfing and Hells Canyon boat tours nearby. Both parks are operated by Northwest Land Management, under a lease agreement with the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers. These parks have RV sites with utilities, tent spaces, boat launch, covered picnic areas, swimming beaches, RV dump stations, acres of grass, snack and gift stores.

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.

Central Ferry Park is a rural setting northwest of Pomeroy, WA. At the intersection of U.S. Route 12 and SR 127, proceed north on SR 127 eleven miles. The park is visible from the steel bridge crossing the Snake River. The park has boat launching, docks, beach, RV sites with hook ups, tent sites and RV dump station. Day use picnic areas, horseshoe pits and volleyball courts are available. A store and gift center is located in the entry office. The uniqueness of Central Ferry is its ability to host large groups of people for day use or overnight camping. Enjoy fishing from the campground.

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

Chief Timothy & Central Ferry Parks

Kayaking on the Snake River

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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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The greenbelt of the Clearwater and Snake River National Recreational Trail follows the Snake River from Highway 129 at Clarkston to Chief Looking Glass Park at Asotin.

The paved trail offers 16 miles of landscaped pathways connecting Asotin, Wash (five miles south of Clarkston) Clarkston and Lewiston.

Many walkers, joggers, roller skaters, bicyclists and strollers enjoy spring and summer afternoons and evenings along the trail. Visitors can watch as boaters and personal watercraft riders frolic in the

water and enjoy the view of sheer cliffs on the Wash-ington side or look across the river to Hells Gate State Park on the Idaho side.

The trail crosses through two parks. The smaller of the two, Beachview Park, offers a sandy swim-ming area, picnic tables and rest rooms.

The larger park, Swallows Park, offers visitors a playground, swimming area, picnic tables, covered shelters, drinking fountains and rest rooms. There also is a boat launch at Swallows Park.

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

ASoTIN CoUNTy MUSEUMThe Asotin County Museum features a pioneer house historically accurate down to the last nail, a schoolhouse and more. 215 filmore St., Asotin, (509) 243-4659. Tues. through Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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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 up-stream. It was platted in 1861 and named after Meriwether Lewis, the other half of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Lewiston is across the Snake River from Clarkston, Wash. They are the major popu-lation centers of the Lewis-Clark valley, and together they offer endless possibilities for recreation and cul-ture. In 2009, Outdoor LIfe magazine rated the top 200 Towns for Sportsmen and named Lewiston No. 1. As if that’s not enough to brag about, residents like to point out 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 NIGHTSLewiston’s 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 www.lewistonshotaugustnights.com

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Lewiston Continued...

Jack O’cONNOr HEritagE cENtErthe Jack O’connor 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 O’connor 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 thru October: Daily from 9am to 5pm and November thru april: tuesday thru Saturday 9am to 4pm (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 idaho’s 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 park’s 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 idaho.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 there’s no shortage of cowboys wanting to carry the tradition into the rodeo arena. An amateur or professional rodeo is scheduled in the area almost every weekend from late April through September. Promoters of the Sept. 9-12 Lewiston Roundup shout, “She’s Wild!” The rodeo is part of the Big Four circuit that starts Labor Dayweekend 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...

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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

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Nez Perce National Historical Park at Spald-ing houses many tribal artifacts such as cloth-ing, head wear, regalia, horse tack, woven bags and personal items. Historic photographs cover the auditorium walls, where a 23-minute movie, “Nez Perce, Portraits of a People,” is shown.

The park is a non-traditional National Park, which was established in 1965, grew from 24 sites to 38 in four states - Idaho, Oregon, Mon-tana and Washington Call (208) 843-7001 for more information.

Spalding, IdahoOrigin: Named for missionar-

ies Henry Harmon Spalding and his wife Eliza Hart Spalding, who established a Presbyterian mis-sion here along Lapwai Creek in 1836 to bring Christianity to the Nez Perce Indians (who call themselves the Nee-Mee-Poo). The Spaldings brought the first printing press into the territory and published parts of the Bible into the Nez Perce language. Walt Disney’s wife, Lillian, was born here in 1906 and grew up in Lapwai, Idaho

Lapwai, Idaho Origin: Lapwai (LAP-way) comes from the Nez Perce word for butterfly or place of the but-terflies.

Population: 1134Lapwai is the seat of government for the Nez

Perce Tribe.

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

Winchester boasts a beautiful 103-acre state park that offers fishing, boating, camping, hiking and interpretive programs. For reservations, call (866) 634-3246.

Just one mile west of Winchester State Park is the Wolf Educa-tion and Research Center. One of the largest of its kind in North America, this enclosure is the permanent home of the Sawtooth Pack: wolves of the Nez Perce. These wolves provide the public a rare opportunity to observe and learn about wolves in their natural habitat. There are interactive and informative displays and exhib-its in the visitor center located at 1721 Forrest Road, ID. Hours: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open by reservation only the remainder of the year except weekends in May and September when the center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or to schedule tours, call (888) 422-1110 Monday through Friday.

On the web at www.wolfcenter.org

T h e r a i l r o a d line through here is a mecca for rail enthusiasts and owners of railroad speeders, with its 3 percent grade, 28 wooden trestles (one, Hal fmoon trestle, contains nearly a mil l ion board feet of lum-ber) and seven tun-nels, most of which are visible from the highway.

Winchester, Idaho Origin: It is actu-ally named for the rifle.

Population: 291

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Juliaetta, IdahoOrigin: 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

Juliaetta’s 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 Pa-cific 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 Pacific. Kendrick was in-corporated 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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Lenore, Idaho Origin: It was named by the Great Northern Rail-road, but no one knows for whom. The Lewis and Clark expedition camped here along the Clearwater River in 1805 on their return trip. But archeological finds show native people living here 10,000 years ago.

Population: 1,100

Peck, IdahoOrigin: Named for George Peck, an official with the Great Northern Railroad. It was homesteaded in 1896 but didn’t be-come a town until 1899 when the railroad came through on the north side of the Clearwater River.

Population: 186

The Clearwater River is one of Idaho’s Top 10 fishing spots.

Idaho is the only inland west-ern state with ocean-run salmon and steelhead, and when condi-tions are right, the hatchery part of these runs provide an excit-ing fishing experience. State re-cords are 54 pounds for salmon and 30 pounds, 2 ounces for steelhead.

Other fish in the Clearwater include rainbow trout and small-mouth bass. When the river temperature begins to rise, the smallmouth fishing is excellent.

Combine fishing with swim-ming or floating the river, and the only reason to get out of the wa-ter is to eat and sleep.

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Or�no, IdahoOrigin: Orofino’s recent history dates back to the

gold rush days; its name means “fine ore” in Spanish. In 1805, Lewis and Clark came down from the mountains to the east and built canoes at what is now known as Canoe Camp and continued down the river to the Pa-cific 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 tem-perature average of 73 degrees, and in January the thermometer barely drops below freezing.

Population: 3,247

Orofino always has something going on, whether it’s a wine tast-ing, a golf tournament, a Harvest Moon cruise on Dworshak Res-ervoir 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 area’s heritage of woods work with everything from draft horse competitions to hot saw contests (think chain saws on steroids) and has been profiled in the Smithsonian Mag-azine. It’s not to be missed.

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•Pets Welcome(208) 476-5584(800) 616-1964

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Or�no Continued...

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

[email protected].

The Clearwater Historical 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 208-476-3331Dworshak Dam Visitors Center 208-476-1255Dworshak Nat’l Fish Hatchery 208-476-4591Dworshak State Park 208-476-5994Konkolville Lumber Company 208-476-4597Orofino 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 natural history, archeological and historical displays. For more in-formation, 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 larg-est steelhead hatchery in the world, is open to guided tours of 10 or more on weekdays. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. From the viewing balcony at the hatchery, visitors can watch the entire spawning process. (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 provided for campers, and vault toilets and water faucets are located throughout the park. An RV dump station is located near the entrance of the park. Big Eddy Lodge can be rented by calling (208) 476-5994.

The park also includes Freeman Creek Campground and Three Meadows Group Camp areas.

Camping: Developed, electricity, maximum 50 feet of space, fire-wood. 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 Indians just a few miles from the present town, and the Weippe Dis-covery Center features several historical murals and a living Lewis & Clark Land-scape display, along with other information about the Weippe area.

Visitors can plan their own treks, walking along the Lewis and Clark Trail or the Nee Mee Poo Trail, the historic route the Nez Perce Indians to the 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, there’s no reason to leave. Pierce and Weippe have dozens of places to eat and stay. Choices range from cafes, RV parks and motel rooms to restaurants, cab-ins 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 Fes-tival 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 landmarks 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: 617

Pierce celebrates its sesquicentennial this year with the motto “Gilded Past-Golden Future.” Visitors can purchase commemo-rative lapel pins or sesquicentennial T-shirts to mark the event. Up-to-date information about the celebration can be found at www.pierce-weippechamber.com. A fishing derby is planned for June 12, which is free fishing day in Idaho, at Deer Creek Reservoir, just 11 miles from Pierce.

Historian Keith Peters will give a talk on the history of Pierce June 13. Other activi-ties are planned throuogh the year.

Visitors can explore Pierce’s logging his-tory at the J. Howard Bradbury Logging Mu-seum, and every August, Pierce cuts loose during 1860s Days to celebrate its pioneer past. This year, the event’s 50th, takes place Aug. 6-8.

The first government building in Idaho

is in Pierce. The Shoshone County Court-house, built in 1862, has seen lots of his-tory. It is just behind the logging museum. Other spots of historical interest include Our Lady of the Woodland Catholic Church, a log church built in the early 1900s that is still in use. At one point during the gold rush, Chinese were the majority in Idaho, and the Chinese cemetery stands witness to that.

Weippe, Idaho 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.

Population: 416

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Kamiah, Idaho has a competition size swimming pool. There are organized summer recreation programs for youth. There is a bowling alley, gun club, garden clubs, riding club, rodeo association and an excellent community library. For ski enthusiasts, there are three ski areas within 60 minutes driving time and only a short distance to good snowmobiling. Motels and trailer courts provide ad-equate lodging facilities for travelers, while the restaurants offer fine food in a relaxing atmosphere.

A few miles upstream from Kamiah is The Heart of the Monster, which is, literally, the heart of the Nez Perce Indian’s creation story. The site is also where the non-treaty Nez Perce crossed the Clearwater River during the 1877 war.

Kamiah, IdahoTown: Kamiah, IdahoOrigin: From the Nez Perce

words for “many rope litters.” The Nez Perce made ropes from the bark of hemlock trees at this site. The Lewis and Clark expedition stayed here for sev-eral weeks in 1806 waiting for the snow to melt so they could continue their journey.

Population: 1160

Floating down the Clearwater River is a great way to cool off during the summer.

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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

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Syringa, IdahoOrigin: named for

Idaho’s 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 Idaho’s finest guest ranches. It features hand-crafted log cabins, private hot tubs and activities such as horseback riding, rafting, bi-cycling, fly fishing, hiking and more. The Idaho segment of U.S. 12

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

Lowell, IdahoOrigin: Early resident Wil-

liam Parry named it for Henry Lowell, the first postmaster.

At the confluence of the Sel-way, 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; Selway means calm

water). Other amenities 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 swim-ming, hiking or fishing, this is the place to be. More information is available at (208) 926-4430 or www.threeriversresort.com.

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

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

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

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

Colgate Licks, at Mile Post 147, is named for George Colgate, the only victim of the snowbound Carlin party who died at this site in 1893. The licks are mineral licks that draw animals to the salt. A ½ mile trail makes a loop around the site. A huge forest fire burned through this area in the 1930s, and many scars remain.

Just a fly cast from Powell Ranger Station on U.S. Highway 12, (Mile Post 161.7) the Lochsa Lodge is the last outpost before the highway climbs Lolo Pass and enters Montana. It is 163 miles east of Lewiston and 57 miles west of Missoula, Mont. This four-season lodge rents rooms, cabins and rustic cabins and has a full-service dining room. Catering is also available. It’s the perfect place to stay

while hunting, fishing, or just seeing the country. For more informa-tion, to www.lochsalodge.com or call (208) 942-3405.

At the top of Lolo Pass sits the Lolo Pass Visitor Center. This Forest Service facility features exhibits and nature trails on the his-tory 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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