Let's Go!

Let’s Go!A guide to the attractions of the Inland Northwest

INSIDE:

l Guided Tours

l Museums

l Festivals

l Historical Sights

l Lodging

l Dining

Vacations & Weekend Getaways

A Publication of the Lewiston Tribune & Moscow-Pullman Daily News 2012 Spring & Summer

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 20122 TARGET PUBLICATIONS

The Inland Northwest has much to of-fer. Whether you’ve been here a lifetime or are visiting for the first time, the recreational and cultural opportunities are endless.

No matter if it’s a small north central Idaho town celebrating its annual festi-val or a world class rodeo, we think each item in the spring issue of Let’s Go has something to offer our readers.

This guide is designed to introduce newbies and visitors, as well as remind old timers of the opportunities available in our little slice of heaven.

Let’s Go includes information about the region’s history and offerings as well as a calendar of events, golfing oppor-tunities, museums, RV and tent camp-sites. The things that make our area the place to visit. As you’ll see, this is an area like no other.

Please keep in mind you can receive more information about places and events in north central Idaho, south-eastern Washington and northeastern Oregon by contacting local chambers of commerce, city halls, tourist bureaus and the advertisers included in this publication.

We invite you to contribute informa-tion to the next issue of Let’s Go by calling (208) 848-2243 or by mailing information to Target Publications, P.O. Box 957, Lewiston, ID 83501.

Few places offer the amount, variety and accessibility of diversions all in one region. With a natural wonderland at our doorstep and the weather to enjoy it pretty much year-round, getting away from it all is neither difficult nor distant.

Beautiful golf courses, white-water rafting, sandy beaches, water skiing and one of the biggest rodeos in the northwest complete the picture.

Well, almost. Collegiate sports, including a championship baseball team, live theater, a first-rate region-al symphony, band concerts, living history, and a variety of festivals and special events are among our assets.

Walkers, runners and cyclists of all ages are found throughout the year on the Clearwater and Snake River Recreation Trail, a 25-mile-long greenbelt with paved pathways between the three towns that make up our amazing valley — Lewiston, Clarkston and Asotin.

Fishing and boating are popular, and you don’t even have to leave town to get on the water. Five public boat ramps and two marinas are within a few miles of each other. Rivers and nearby lakes teem with trout, stur-geon, bass and kokanee that await you, whether you troll, spin, bait cast or fly fish. Some of the hottest steelhead fishing is right here. Out-standing deer, elk and bird hunting are minutes from town on public and private land. Three nearby national forests are popular destinations for hiking, picnicking, camping, hot springs and berry picking. Ranger sta-tions in the nearby towns of Orofino,

Grangeville and Potlatch offer maps and information. And these only scratch the surface of why the Inland Northwest is such a great place to live or vacation.

We hope you enjoy Let’s Go and more importantly that it helps you enjoy the Inland Northwest.

Welcome to our region ...

Welcome to our region

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The Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, made up of three towns in two states divided in land by one mighty river, is home to a little more than 40,000 people, a state college and a community college, not to mention some of the best fishing seen in the Inland Northwest.

On the west side of the Snake River is Clarkston, which was originally named Jawbone

Flats. Under its current name, in homage to William Clark, of the Lewis and Clark expedition, the town was incorporated in 1902. The east side of the Snake River, is where Lewiston is located. The town was established in the early days of the Gold Rush and was the first capital of the Idaho Territory from 1863-1864 when the capital moved south to Boise. Like its counterpart

on the other side of the Snake River, Lewiston was named for Meriwether Lewis, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Asotin, the county seat for Asotin County is a town just south of Clarkston and makes up the third, and smallest por-tion of the valley. The town got its name from the area’s native dwellers, the Nez Perce Indians. Asotin is derived from the Nez

Perce language term meaning eel creek. It was founded in 1878 and became a river ferry stop in 1881.

Together, these three towns offer endless possibilities for recreation and culture. In 2009, Outdoor Life magazine rated Lewiston No. 1 out of the top 200 Towns for Sportsmen. As if that’s not enough to brag about, Lewiston’s oldest neighborhood of Normal Hill, where Lewis-Clark State College has its main campus, was named one of the ”Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: The West and Northwest,” by This Old House.

But the valley is most known as a mecca for outdoor living.

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LEWISTONBryden Canyon Public Golf Course445 O’Connor Road, Lewiston, ID 83501(208) 746-086318-hole course, golf shop, driving range, lessons, restaurant, tournament and special events. Every Thursday is Ladies Night. Junior Golf program off ered. Open to the public.www.brydencanyongolf.net

Lewiston Golf and Country Club3985 Country Club Drive, Lewiston, ID 83501(208) 746-2801 • www.golfl gcc.comPrivate, 18-hole course, clubhouse, restaurant, lounge, golf shop and outdoor swimming pool.

CLARKSTONClarkston Golf and Country Club1676 Elm Street, Clarkston, WA 99403 (509) 758-7911Private but public welcome as a guest of a member or of another country club. 18-hole course, driving range, clubhouse, restaurant, lounge, pro shop, outdoor pool and clay tennis courts.

Quail Ridge Golf Course3600 Swallows Nest Drive • Clarkston, WA 99403(509) 758-8501 • Open to the public.

Gateway Golf Discount725 Port Way , Clarkston, WA 99403 (509) 758-4366• Driving Range • 18 Hole Mini-Golf • Club Repair Shop• Full Line of ClubsDriving Range - Large Bucket $8.00, Small Bucket $6.00Behind Quality Inn in Clarkston

GRANGEVILLEGrangeville Golf and Country ClubRoute 2, Box 845, Grangeville, ID 83530 (208) 983-1299

MINIATURE GOLFLancer Lanes and Casino1250 Bridge Street, Clarkston, WA 99403 (509) 758-6731

MOSCOWMoscow Elks Golf Club3080 Highway 8, Moscow, ID 83843 (208) 882-3015

University of Idaho Golf Course1215 Nez Perce Drive, Moscow, ID 83844(208) 885-6171

PULLMANPalouse Ridge Golf CourseOn the campus of Washington State University1260 Palouse Ridge Drive • Pullman, WA 99164(509) 335-4342 • PalouseRidge.com• 18 championship holes, carts, driving range, putting green, lessons and leagues, Pro Shop, Banyans Restaurant w/ patio seating, Event Pavilion

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PECKKayler’s Bend Golf CourseMile Post 34, Highway 12 • Peck, ID 83545(208) 486-6841

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The greenbelt of the Clearwater and Snake River National Rec-reational Trail follows the Snake River from Highway 129 in Clarkston to Chief Looking Glass Park in Asotin. The paved trail offers 16 miles of landscaped pathways connecting Asotin, Clarkston and Lewiston. Many walkers, joggers, roller skaters, bicyclists and strollers enjoy warm afternoons and evenings along the trail. Visitors can watch as boaters and personal watercraft riders frolic in the wa-ter and enjoy the view of sheer cliffs on the Washington side or look across the river to Hells Gate State Park on the Idaho side. The trail crosses through two parks on the Washington side. The smaller of which is Beachview Park in Clarkston, where there is a sandy swim-ming area, picnic tables and rest rooms. The larger park, Swal-lows Park, offers visitors a play-ground, swimming area, picnic tables, covered shelters, drinking fountains and rest rooms. There is also a boat launch and lots of parking.

Hells Gate State Park, located on the Idaho side of the Snake River includes 200 acres that border the river and has 93 campsites within 100 yards of the water, 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. 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. Reservations required. Call (208) 799-5015 for infor-mation.

The community is very much a river community where residents and visitors alike enjoy personal watercraft, jet boats and water skiing.

It also is highly invested in the nature surrounding it as evident at the Jack O’Connor Hunting, Heritage and Education Center. The 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. It tells the story of the world-famous outdoor writer and hunter. And even features some of his tro-phies and firearms.

The center also promotes and perpetuates the hunting her-itage of America by educating the public about the important role hunting plays in resource management. For more informa-tion about the center call (208) 743-5043 or visit its website at www.jack-oconnor.org.

Chief Looking Glass Park in Asotin provides 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.

Fields Spring State Park is just 23 miles south of Asotin

on State Route 129. This park is one of the areas best-kept secrets, a 792-acre gem rising out of the Blue Mountains along a Nez Perce Indian seasonal migration route. The park’s highest point is Puffer Butte at 4,500 feet and offers a splendid view of Washington, Oregon and Idaho, as well as the Grande Ronde River. The park is open year-round for camping and day use. This is a popular spot for seeing wildflowers, hiking, bird watching and berry picking.

There are also 20 campsites available; each is suited for tent or RV use. Campsites are first-come, first-serve. The park has two rest rooms, one of them being handicapped-accessible, and two showers. The park also has two kitchen shelters with electricity and 35 picnic tables in the open. You can even rent one of two tepees (each sleeps eight) from June 15 through Labor Day. Reservations can be made by calling the park at (509) 256-3332.

Asotin County Fair, the first in

the regions numerous com-munity fairs, is held the last full weekend of April and includes a rodeo, animal showing, parade and carnival. The fairgrounds are located on the hill overlooking the town where 4-H exhibits, a pancake breakfast, art projects and the rodeo are held. While down by the river you can enjoy carnival rides and games.

Granite Lake RV Resort, located in Clarkston, offers golf-ing, biking, fishing, sailing or just relaxing in your landscaped site on the water. Facilities include 75 full-hookup RV sites with 18 pull-through sites, 50-foot maxi-mum RV length, phone hookups and TV hookups. Call (509) 751-1635 to reserve a spot.

Hells Canyon Resort, also located 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 com-pletely handicapped-accessible and offers private rest rooms, free wireless Internet,

Tribune/Kyle MillsA tour group makes a stop at Chinese Massacre Cove along the snake River in Hells Canyon south of Lewiston. the cove is

the area where the murder of Chinese miners took place in 1887.

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a convenience store, dog run, full-service marina, indoor pool and hot tub. Call (509) 758-6963 for more information or visit them on the web at www.hellscanyon.net.

Host to many events in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, Lewis-Clark State College, provides the community with a top-notch educational resource, as well as cultural and artistic enrich-ment. The summer season begins in the valley in April when the annual Dogwood Festival takes over each weekend with an array of events. One of the festival’s premier events is Art Under the Elms, held the last weekend in April on the college campus, and showcases art and entertainment.

Another thing LCSC provides the community with is one of the best baseball teams in the NAIA and the best baseball event in college sports — the NAIA World Series has been played in May at the campus’ Harris Field since 2000. For ticket information call (208) 792-2471.

Also provided by the college is the Lewis-Clark Center for Arts

& History where the permanent “Chinese at the Confluence” exhibition is located. The unique exhibit features items from Lewiston’s Beuk Aie Temple. A collection of Chinese artifacts from the early days of Lewiston is also featured. Hundreds of Chinese immigrants came to the Lewiston area in the 1860s following the discovery of gold in north central Idaho. The cen-ter also sponsors contemporary artists with exhibits throughout the year. You can find the center in downtown Lewiston at 415 Main St. It is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sat-urday. More information is available by calling (208) 792-2243 or going online to www.lcsc.edu/museum.

Hot August Nights, Lewiston’s celebration of summer, features classic car shows, a downtown cruise, two outdoor concerts and many family events. For more information visit the event’s website at www.lewistonshotaugustnights.com.

Tribune/Steve HanksLEFT: Concert goers rock out during a Hot August Nights show in Pioneer Park. RIGHT: Vintage car enthusiasts enjoy a sunny afternoon at the annual Hot August

Nights Show ‘N Shine held in downtown Lewiston.

Let’s Go2012

INDEX:

heading North......... pages 8 to 13

heading East......... pages 17 to 20

heading South....... pages 21 to 24

heading West........ pages 26 to 28

Leaving the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley ...

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Traveling north from the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley on U.S. 95/195 requires a trek up the 7 percent grade of the Lew-iston Hill but is worth the drive.

Following the split of U.S. Highway 95/195 on the Idaho side (U.S. 95) will take you first to the prairie town of Gen-esee.

Just a few miles north of Genesee at U.S. Highway 95 and Borgen Road is where you will find the White Spring Ranch Museum. In 1890, homesteader John Lorang added on to the original ranch building, which dates back to at least 1885, to accommodate his grow-ing family. Lorang used a spring on the farm to build an aqueduct that ran to the barn, the fields and a fountain. Today the museum is recognized as a National Historical Site. This archive and living reminder of pioneer life on the Palouse

also includes a log cabin from 1876. It’s open from 1-5 p.m. Sundays and by appointment any other time. For more information or to make an appoint-ment call (208) 285-1484 or visit the website at www.WhiteSpringRanch.org.

Driving another 16 miles north on U.S. Highway 95

from Genesee will bring you to the home of the Vandals.

The University of Idaho in Moscow was established as a land-grant institution in 1889 by the Territorial Legislature. The main campus of UI is surrounded by the rolling hills of the Palouse. Part of the ben-efit Moscow gets from having this amaz-ing campus as part of the community is the entertainment provided throughout the year at places such as the Hartung Theater. The 417-seat theater features dramas, comedies and musicals by the university’s theater arts department. For more information, including tickets, call (208) 885-7212.

Another benefit the university provides the community is the amazing 63-acre arboretum where thousands of named flowering shrubs, conifers and other trees from around the world are beautifully maintained. The flowering season lasts from March to August, with fall color peak-ing in mid-October. The arboretum can be found on Nez Perce Drive on the Moscow campus. More information is available by calling (208) 885-6633 or by visiting www.uidaho.edu/arboretum.

When summer sizzles, the local pool becomes a mecca for splashing away the heat at the Hamilton-Lowe Aquatic Center, one of Moscow’s coolest summer attrac-tions. Since its opening in the summer of 2000, the center has drawn a flood of swimmers — children and adults alike will find something of interest in the activities pool, which holds two water slides, a frog-

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shaped slide for little ones and interactive equipment. Swimmers can also enjoy a 25-yard lap pool with a diving board. For those who like to take it easy, there are lounge chairs, concessions and a picnic area. The pool is open June through Sep-tember and is located at 830 N. Mountain View Road. More information is available by calling (208) 883-7085.

Located on Highway 8 in Moscow, the Appaloosa Horse Museum features Nez Perce Indian regalia and artifacts, as well as permanent displays depicting the his-tory of the Appaloosa horse.

The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Donations are accepted and a gift shop is located inside the museum. More information is available at (208) 882-5578 ext. 279 or at www.appaloosa.com.

About 12 miles east of Moscow on Idaho state Highway 8 is the North Fork of the Palouse Recreation Area, which offers motorbike and hiking trails, undeveloped camping areas and fishing in the North Fork of the Palouse River. One of the most popular and enjoyable activities in the Palouse Ranger District is watching wildlife in its natural habitat. Numerous species can be found in the area includ-ing various small animals and birds, mountain lions, whitetail deer, black bear, mule deer, moose and elk. The Palouse Ranger District can be reached at (208) 875-1131.

A side trip about 30 miles to the north-east of Troy is worth it to see Laird Park, situated next to the Palouse River the park includes 28 campsites, picnic tables and a swimming area surrounded by lush pine and cedar trees. The small reservoirs are stocked with trout and bass, and have become favorite fishing holes for local

residents. Only boats with electric motors are allowed.

Visiting Elk River is worth the trip, the scenery on the way there makes it worth it not to mention the jovial atmosphere one encounters once they’ve arrived. Driving east from Moscow on State Highway 8 leads you across the Palouse and into the timber, through the towns of Troy, Deary, Helmer and Bovill. Once you leave Bovill heading toward Elk River you are on the scenic Elk River Back Country Byway (www.idahobyways.gov/byways/elk-river.aspx) that ends at Orofino on U.S. Highway 12.

Summer in Elk River means huckleber-ries, fishing and plenty of places to enjoy motorcycles

or ATVs. It also means visiting Elk Creek Falls or an enormous Western Red Cedar tree that’s 18 feet in diameter and about 3,000 years old.

Elk River begins vacation season with the Stateline Outboard Racing Association hydroplane races during Memorial Day weekend. These mini hydros fly across the water at amazing speeds. Other events include a fireworks display in July and Elk River Days in August (see pages 30-31 for dates).

Travelers who continue north out of Moscow on U.S. 95 will want to make a stop in the historic company town of Pot-latch, especially in July when the commu-nity celebrates the annual “Ride-the-Rails” event at the fully restored Potlatch Depot in the second week of the month.

Tribune/Steve HanksA tractor fitted with huge vacuums collects grass pollen along U.S. Highway 95 north of Potlatch. The pollen

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Tribune/Barry KoughThe Clearwater River’s Hog Island, near the intersection of U.S. highways 12

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Then the third weekend puts on their party hats again to par-take in the American tradition of a community day. Potlatch Day, held each year in the Scenic 6 Park, includes a parade, vendors in the park, logging events, lawn-mower races and more. Scenic 6 Park is a great place to visit any time and offers both an RV Park and tent camping. For rates and more information on camping at the park call (208) 875-1117.

There is plenty to do in Pot-latch during the other months of the year too. Potlatch offers two walking tours for history buffs: “A Walking Tour of the Potlatch Commercial District” and “A Walking Tour of Potlatch Neigh-borhoods.” Pick up your free tour guide document at city hall. These publications are offered by the Potlatch Historical Society.

Back at the U.S. 95/195 split.Following the highway split on

the Washington side (Highway 195 North) promises to provide just as much history and incred-ible scenery as U.S. 95 does on

the Idaho side. Beginning with the quaint towns of Uniontown and Colton, which can be found a short distance from the split. Art, or the love of it, transformed an old dairy barn into an artisans center. The goal of The Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Union-town, is to nurture creativity, and bring local fine- and folk-art to the public. The site features a gift shop, artists at work in their studios, monthly exhibitions, regularly scheduled classes and performances. The facility is completely handicapped- accessible and has free admis-sion. It is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. For more infor-mation visit www.artisanbarn.org or call (509) 229-3414.

Traveling north from Union-town on U.S. Highway 195 will take you to Pullman, home of the Washington State University Cougars. Pullman can also be reached from Moscow on State Highway 270 (also known as the Pullman-Moscow Highway).

The Bill Chipman Palouse Trail

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

First opened in the early 1800s as an agricultural college, Washington State University is still well known for its agriculture department. The college opened with five teachers to teach 29 students and 63 preparatory students, now it draws an ethnic and culturally diverse student body and offers more than 150 undergraduate majors and 100 master’s and doctoral degrees. Big-name comedians, rock, jazz and country western stars and bands can be seen from one of the 12,000 seats at the Beas-ley Performing Arts Coliseum located on the WSU campus. Ballet and operatic touring com-panies, symphonies and soloists

also perform there throughout the year. Coming per-formances or more information is available at (509) 335-1514. For tickets call (800) 325-SEAT (7328).

One of the most popular spots on campus is the WSU Bear Center, where researchers study grizzlies. There are no formal tours, but the bears are often seen playing, foraging and doing bear stuff within the enclosure.

The National Lentil Festival, held each August in Pullman, celebrates the health and great-tasting lentil (see page 31 for date). Participants can enjoy a variety of lentil dishes, including lentil chili and ice cream. Live entertainment and music high-light the event. But this event has something for everyone with a parade, children’s activities, arts and crafts, a microbrewery tent and more, all in Reaney Park. The annual event also includes the Taste T. Lentil 5K Fun Run, Tour de Lentil Bike Race and a pancake breakfast, which all

the Dahmen Barn located at the north end of Union-town is home to some of the finest artists in the Inland North-west. the Barn also offers an array of events, classes and a gift shop.

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Pullman.

begin at 8 a.m. For a detailed schedule visit www.lentilfest.com.

Located about 15 miles north of Pull-man on Highway 27 is Kamiak Butte County Park. This amazing park is recog-nized as a National Natural Landmark. It has more than five miles of forested hiking trails, including the 3½ mile Pine Ridge Trail, which is part of the National Trails System. Reaching an elevation of 3,641 feet, the park offers visitors a panoramic view of the Palouse region. There are more than 150 bird, mam-mal and plant species in the park. Pack a lunch and spend the day hiking trails or have a picnic in the day use area. The park includes nine camping sites, avail-

able on a first-come first-serve basis. Campers please note this is a gated park with no access into or out of the park from dusk until 7 a.m. Cost is $15 per night with one vehicle; Sites are limited to two vehicles total with a $5 fee for the second vehicle. Water is available in select locations of the campground from April 15 through Oct. 15. Rest rooms are available year-round. Each camp site has a picnic table and grill. Camp sites are limited to vehicles no more than 18 feet in length but the upper parking area may be utilized overnight. For additional information on the park contact Whitman County Parks De-partment at (509) 397-6238.

Leaving Pullman on Highway 195 North takes travelers to Colfax, the county seat for Whitman County.

This warm and welcoming town, like many of the towns around it, began as a logging and timber town, and has emerged as a diverse area that is now home to a vast agricul-tural community. The town is rich in history and proudly displays that his-tory in ways such as the Codger Pole — called the “Most unusual attraction

in Colfax” in Off the Beaten Path, a guide to unique places, the 65-foot chainsaw sculpture com-memorates turning of the tide as it were. The sculpture carved from five red cedar logs captures a grudge match foot-ball game played 50 years after the original game on the same field, by the same players. Rival,

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St. John, won the original 1938 game but Colfax got the last laugh with a vic-tory at the rematch in 1988. The likenesses of the team members are carved on the poles, occupying a prominent spot just off Main Street. The sculpture was carved by California artist Jonathan LaBenne.

Also part of Colfax’s deep history is the Perkins House. Registered as a National His-torical Site, this 1886 home built by James A. Perkins is now owned and operated by the Whitman County His-torical Society and is open for tours from 1-4 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, April-October, or by appointment. It is also available for private use. Visit the Historical Society’s web-site at www.whitmancountyhi storicalsociety.org/ for more information.

Continuing north from Colfax another 60 miles will bring you to Spokane, home of big city entertainment with a small town feel and topped off with amazing outdoor opportunities at every turn. Spokane really can lay claim to having it all with a gor-geous flowing river running right through the heart of the city and cultural diversity matched by no place else in the Inland Northwest, this town is an every man kind of place.

While visiting Spokane there are more than a few must sees, starting with the

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, a Smithsonian-affili-ated museum, which features five exhibition galleries that highlight regional history, the arts and American Indian culture. Tours are available at the historic Campbell House, built in 1898. The Museum is located just west of down-town Spokane in the beautiful Browne’s Addition Historic Neighborhood.

Also on the must see list is Riverfront Park, where you can shop, eat, play and see a larger-than-life Red Wagon that measures 12-feet high, 12-feet wide and 27-feet long. This symbol of childhood is

also an interactive sculpture complete with a handle that seconds as a slide. While vis-iting the park you may choose to take in a show at the Imax Theater, ride the Pavilion Amusement Rides (open March-September), or take a trip over Spokane Falls in the SkyRide. The park is conve-niently located in the heart of downtown Spokane.

Don’t stop now, there is more adventure just 25 miles east on I-90 in Post Falls, Ida-ho. Racing fans may want to make a pit stop on their way to Post Falls at the State Line Stadium Speedway. A full schedule of races and ticket

prices can be found online at www.raceidaho.com/sls/visit ing.php.

Post Falls has a lot to offer guests from wonderful restau-rants to great shopping, and cultural exploration tours to fun in the water.

The town is named for Frederick Post, a German im-migrant who started a lumber mill next to the Spokane River in 1871 after purchas-ing the land from the Coeur d’Alene Tribe.

The city’s rich history provides wonderful activities for it’s many visitors; like the Post Falls Historical Society Museum, 1014 E. Fourth Ave.

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The museum is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (Memorial Day-Labor Day). More information about the many offerings of the Historical Society and the museum can be found online at postfallshistoricalsociety.webs.com.

And we would be remiss if we didn’t sug-gest that visitors take time to do the Post Falls History Walk, which includes eight points of interest as well as a list of special figurines of note along the way. A full list of the points of interest and the figurines can be found at postfallshistorywalk.webs.com.

Located in Post Falls is the Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center (JACC), 405 William St. The center is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the arts in and for the surround-ing region. The JACC is available for a variety of public and private functions from art exhibi-tions to plays, and workshops,to weddings. An upstairs gallery features the work of regional and nationally known artists. More informa-tion is available by contacting the center at (208) 457-8950 or online at thejacklincenter.org.

Post Falls also offers numerous parks including many next to waterways and a skate park. More information about the many parks and amenities offered at each can be found online at postfallsidaho.org/prparks.html.

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EL SOMBRERO MEXICAN RESTAURANT29 Br den 74 -0 58 2214 E Main 74 -1205, Lewiston, I $ � � � � � � � � �

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JAWBONE FLATS CAFE902 th t., larkston, W (509) 758-9700 $$ � � � � � � � � � � � �

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PHOENIX MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT701 th t., larkston, W (509) 758-9 18 $ � � � � � � � � � �

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In Clarkston, Washington it’s the home of great food, a friendly and personable staff and the best all American meal this side of the Snake River. Featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner - all served any-time just for you. Beer and Wine available. Jawbone Flats Cafe is where people go for fun. Free Wi . Open 7 days a week.

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A good reputation speaks for itself and that’s what Golden Dragon Restaurant has estab-lished throughout 34 years of business. Golden Dragon spe-cializes in Cantonese, Manda-rin and Szechuan Cuisine and they have a refreshing selec-tion of wine and beer. They of-fer daily lunch specials, delivery and food to go. Golden Dragon is open 7 days a week 11am - 10pm

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Authentic Mexican cuisine with large portions for heartiest of appetites. A complete beer and wine menu, with the best margaritas in the area at both locations, and a full service bar at Bryden location only. Two locations to serve you, wherever you are in the valley, there is an El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant close to you. When the best Mexican food is what you are after – then El Sombrero is for you!

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Events On Main is a coffee shop that features fresh ingredients. Our homemade soup/sand-wich and salads we feature the baked goods from two local bakeries: Sage Baking Com-pany of Uniontown and Bella Bear Bakery of Endicott. Our shop is also available to rent for special events after 2:00 p.m.Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-2pm; Saturday 8am-2pm.

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Cougar Country Drive-In is a family owned and operated restaurant that has been serving Pullman and surrounding areas for almost 40 years. We have a vari-ety of food to choose from, ranging from burgers, fries and milkshakes to chicken, seafood and soup/salad. We also offer vegan and vegitarian options! Recently voted “Best Burger” in the Palouse, we’re sure to ll you up and leave you with a smile!760 N Grande Ave., Pullman, WA

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Banyans On The Ridge, located at Palouse Ridge Golf Course, features a handsome display kitchen with indoor/outdoor set-ting. A good selection of Washington state wines and Paci c Northwest micro beers are available. The restaurant is set on a hill overlooking the 18th green with smashing panoramic views of the Palouse. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch. Ban-yans now has a private banquet facility that can accommodate up to 250 people.(509) 335-8474

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In Colfax, Washington it’s the home of the “World’s Best Burger.” Top Notch has been established since 1938. We feature breakfast, lunch menu including burgers, salads, sandwiches, ice cream and on cer-tain nights we have dinner items. We offer take-out and we also do catering. Check our daily lunch spe-cials on facebook.

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Jeffrey’s Restaurant and Catering has become known as the “BBIT”, that is the “Best Breakfast In Town.” Dine in our smoke free environment six days a week. Enjoy our hearty homemade breakfasts, lunches and dinners. We specialize in soups and sandwiches and offer daily specials. Dine in or place your order to go. Convenient Thain Road location with easy accessibility for everyone. “Come on home, to Jeffrey’s”.

JEFFREY’S PHOENIX MOUNTAINFor 23 years Phoenix Mountain restaurant has been the rst in Chinese/American cuisine with fast, friendly service. This full service restaurant will entice you to try the best in Chinese dining. If you want to dine in privacy or have a get together for a large dining event, Phoenix Mountain is the place to be. We also have full bar service. Dine in or place your call for orders to go. The nest in quality Chinese cuisine garden room dining, large menu to choose from in Chinese and American food.

STATION 3Station 3 features family dining 7 days a week. Meal specials are offered at Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Sunday breakfast is served ‘til 3pm. Prime Rib is served every Friday and Saturday. Add jumbo Tiger prawns or some oysters to your meal. If you are in a hurry, call your order in advance for restaurant dining. Or, place an order to go. Station 3 features a lounge offering all of your favorite adult beverages. Voted BEST BITE SIZE STEAK IN THE VALLEY! Open 8am, 7 days a week, kitchen open ‘til 10pm Monday - Saturday.

ROWDY’SRowdy’s Texas Steak House and Saloon is where folks come to for big meals at a small price. Featuring steaks, prime rib, hamburgers, chicken, salads, and much more. Banquet & meeting facilities available. Across from the Lewiston Center Mall.

Offering daily lunch specials, Home made soups, Polish Dogs, Ft. Long Dogs, Chili Ft. long dogs, Polish Chili Cheese Dogs, Hot dogs, Chili dogs, Chili Frito Boats, Big Super Soft Pretzels, Nachos, Fresh Baked Cookies, scooped ice cream, Pepsi products, Penguin Ice drinks, Coffee, Hot Chocolate & Cappucinos. Gourmet items, Rubs, Dips, Sauces, by the Coerd’Alene Dressing Company. Gourmet Popcorn, Gourmet Chocolates by Spokandy, Abdallah & Chocolate Art by Adams Place. Sugar Shack also specializes in nostalgic candies sold in bulk by the pound. Unique gifts for all ages & occasions. Candy Bouquets & Gift Baskets by special order. Located in downtown Clarkston with off street parking available on the side of our building. We strive to offer a pleasant shopping experience and reasonable prices for all. Come experience the FUN “Everyone Needs a Li’l Sugar” 923 6th St., Clarkston, WA. (509) 758-2090

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Driving east on U.S. Highway 12 from Lewiston, along the Clearwater River, can be a majestic adventure surpassed by none.

Just 40 miles from Lewiston is the historic town of Orofino you find two pasts — recent history dates back to the gold rush days. The town’s name means “fine ore” in Spanish. But you also find history from the year 1805 when Lewis and Clark came down from the mountains to the east and built canoes, at what is now known as Canoe Camp, so they could continue their travels down the river to the Pacific Ocean.

Today, Orofino is a bustling town with the motto, “A Reason for Every Season.” Fishing is al-ways in season, no matter what the weather may be. The town also is home to many hunt-ing outfitters. Orofino enjoys a summer temperature average of 73 degrees.

Orofino always has some-thing going on, whether it’s a wine tasting, a golf tourna-ment, the Harvest Moon cruise or a foot race. The town is a logging town through-and-through and plays host to its annual logging celebration each September. But year-round this town provides activi-ties for just about anybody.

The Clearwater Historical Museum focuses on the history of the Clearwater country and features artifacts from the Nez Perce Indians, the Chinese pioneers, gold mining, logging, early homesteaders and much more. The museum boasts more than 4,500 historical photographs. Hours are 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. More information is available by calling (208) 476-5033 or via email info@clearwatermu seum.org.

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

Located on the North Fork of the Clearwater River, near Oro-fino, Dworshak Dam is the larg-est straight axis dam in North America. The dam is 717-feet

high and 3,000-feet wide. Its reservoir is stocked with kokan-ee 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, and there are several displays

and audio-visual programs. There are also natural history, archeological and historical displays. For more information contact the visitors center at (208) 476-1255.

The Dworshak National Fish Hatchery was built by the U.S.

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Tribune/Barry KoughThe Clearwater River winds through the shadowy canyon between Orofino and Kamiah.

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Army Corps of Engineers and completed in 1968. It is the largest steelhead hatchery in the world. From the view-ing balcony at the hatchery, visitors can watch the entire spawning process. It is open weekdays to guided tours of 10 or more people. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance, which can be done by calling (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 its awe inspiring scenery. It caters to all kinds of outdoor adventures — camp-ing, boating, fishing, swim-ming, hiking and water-skiing are just a few of the many activities that park visitors can partake in. A boat ramp and handling dock provide easy launching and there are three group camping loops designed to accommodate those groups

who desire more privacy. A modern central rest room and shower house are provided for campers, as well as vault toilets and water faucets. The park also includes Freeman Creek Campground and Three Meadows Group Camp areas with developed campsites. Electricity is available as well as firewood. Facilities include showers, flush toilets, group shelter and a dump station. Each area provides opportunity to hike and boat.

If the road map encourages it there is a side trip from Oro-fino worth taking. Two roads lead to the towns of Pierce and Weippe, both of which provide a piece of Idaho’s magnificent scenery.

The first, Grangemont Road, begins as Main Street in Oro-fino and continues east into the mountains until it intersects with State Highway 11. From there, the traveler can continue on to the former logging town of Headquarters, named for

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being the headquarters of a former logging company’s woods operation, and the North Fork of the Clearwater River at Aquarius Creek in the Clearwater National Forest. Or the visitor can turn right at the intersection and follow the two-lane highway south to Pierce and Weippe. No matter which direction you take, the vistas are stunning and the outdoor opportunities are boundless.

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

Visitors can explore Pierce’s logging history at the J. Howard Bradbury Logging Museum, and every August, Pierce cuts loose during 1860s Days to celebrate its pioneer past (see page 31 for date). Up-to-date information about the celebra-tion can be found at www.pierce-weippechamber.com.

The first government build-ing constructed in Idaho can be found in Pierce; the Shoshone County Courthouse, built in 1862, has been part of much of the state’s history. It is just behind the logging museum. Other spots of historical inter-est include Our Lady of the Woodland Catholic Church, a log church built in the early 1900s that is still in use and the Chinese cemetery stands witness to the hundreds of miners who worked the gold claims.

Twelve miles farther south on Highway 11 is the town of Weippe. The Lewis and Clark Expedition met the Nez Perce Indians just a few miles from the present town, and the Weippe Discovery Center fea-tures several historical murals and a living Lewis and Clark Landscape display, along with other information about the Weippe area.

Visitors can plan their own treks, walking along the Lewis and Clark Trail or the Ni Mii Puu Trail, the route the Nez Perce Indians took to Montana.

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miles east of Weippe, look like a blue sea.

But any time is a good time to visit the Pierce-Weippe area. Anglers have nearly limitless streams to try, from tiny creeks to nationally known waters such as Kelly Creek, Weitas Creek and the North Fork of the Clearwater itself. Hunters have thousands of square miles to range in search of whitetail deer, elk, bear and cougar. Huckleberry pickers have op-portunities 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 with choices for every budget and taste. From Weippe, Highway 11 loops back to U.S. Highway 12 at Greer on the Clearwater River and another adventure.

Less than 23 miles from Orofino on U.S. 12 will get you to the town of Ka-miah, where The Heart of the Monster can be found. Literally this is 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 is the home of the annual Chief Looking Glass Powwow held in August (see page 31 for date).

Traveling another eight miles on U.S. 12 takes you to Kooskia, home of the Kooskia National Fish Hatchery, where they raise spring chinook salm-on and trap adult steelhead for the hatchery at Dworshak. Visitors can follow an interpre-tive trail around the hatchery, which also has a wildlife viewing deck. The hatchery is on Clear Creek Road, two miles west of Kooskia. For

more information visit www.fws.gov/kooskia.com.

For those travelers who like to feel the wind in their hair the area is popular with motorcyclists with a turn off of U.S. 12 at Kooskia to follow State Highway 13 up the South Fork of the Clearwater through the town of Stites; from there the ride consists of a 22-mile climb to Grangeville on U.S. Highway 95. The Idaho segment of U.S. 12 is on the bucket list of many motorcyclists with the prom-ise of adventure and views like no place else. A quick detour off the ride, just two miles south of Stites, is the Clearwater Battlefield, where the Army and the non-treaty Nez Perce Indians clashed on July 12, 1877.

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Whatever you are looking for in a vacation or a weekend getaway, you’ll fi nd it in towns to the south of Lewiston.

Driving south on U.S. Highway 95 you can stop at the Clearwa-ter River Casino or any number of historical sites before you reach the Nez Perce National Historical Park at Spalding.

The Spalding Visitor Center houses many tribal artifacts such as clothing, head wear, regalia, horse tack, woven bags and intriguing personal items. Historic photo-graphs cover the auditorium walls, where a 23-minute movie, “Nez Perce: Portrait of a People,” is shown. The park, which was established in 1965, grew from 24 sites to 38 in four states in 1992 when Con-gress expanded it. The Visitor Center can

be reached at (208) 843-7001 for more information.

From Spalding, U.S. 95 follows Lapwai Creek through Lapwai, Sweetwater and Culdesac before it begins to climb the Winchester Grade. The grade is a mecca for rail enthusiasts and owners of railroad speeders, with its 3 percent grade, There

are more than 40 wooden trestles, some of them hundreds of feet high, between Spalding and Cottonwood, most of which are visible from the highway.

Near the top of the grade sits the small town of Winchester, which is in fact named for the rifl e. Winchester boasts a beautiful 103-acre state park that offers fi shing, boating, camping, hiking and in-terpretive programs. For reservations, call (866) 634-3246. The Winchester Rodeo — held during the 4th of July holiday — is the real thing. It is an open rodeo, which means anyone who can pay the fee can enter.

Just one mile west of Winchester State Park is the Wolf Education and Research Center. One of the largest of its kind in North America, this enclosure is the permanent home of the Sawtooth Pack, wolves of the Nez Perce. These wolves

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Tribune/Steve HanksAppaloosa horses with riders in traditi onal regalia make their way down Main Street in Lapwai as part of the Heritage Parade

during Lapwai Days.

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All Saints St. Stanislaus635 5th Avenue - LewistonMon-Thurs. Mass 7:30 amSat. Mass 5:00 pm; Sun. Mass 8:00 & 10:00 am

All Saints St. James1519 Ripon Avenue - LewistonWed-Fri. Mass 8:15 amSunday Mass 7:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am

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Congregational Presbyterian Church709 6th Street - Lewiston - 743.4444Contemporary 8:30 am; traditional 11:00 amwww.congopres.org

Shekinah Lutheran Community (ELCA)1205 8th Street - Lewiston (Lion’s Club)509.758.7211 for info5:00 pm Potluck meal; 6:00 pm study or Worship

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (ELCA)1115 13th Street - Clarkston509.758.7751Worship - Sundays, 9:00 am

METHODIST

Orchards United Methodist Church1213 Burrell - Lewiston - 743.92019:00 am Sunday School10:00 am Worship

EPISCOPALNativity Episcopal Church8th Ave. & 8th St. - Lewiston 743-91218:00 am & 10:30 am Holy EucharistWed. 7:00 am Holy Eucharist • 12:15 M-F Noon Day Prayers

PRESBYTERIANCongregational Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)709 6th Street - Lewiston - 743.4444Contemporary 8:30 am; traditional 11:00 amwww.congopres.org

First United Methodist Church1906 Broadview Drive - Lewiston208.743.2971 - www.lewistonfirstumc.comSunday Worship 10:15 am

NAZARENELewiston First Church of the Nazarene1700 8th Street - Lewiston208.743.9501Sunday Worship 10:30 am

FOURSQUAREHope Chapel Lewiston515 Main Street208.305.7827 - www.hopechapellewiston.comService Times - 8:30 and 11:00 am; 6:00 pm

THE SALVATION ARMYThe Salvation Army1835 G Street - Lewiston - 746.9653Sunday School 10:00 am; Morning Service 11:00 amTeen Group - Monday 6:30 pm

You are cordially invited to attend your chosen House of Worship while visiting our area.

FULL GOSPELThe House of Faith/FTC 2502 16th Ave, Lewiston208-743-1081 www.thehouseoffaith.netSunday Worship 10:30am and 6:00pm

NON-DENOMINATIONALRiver City Church707 7th Avenue - Lewiston - 743.7101 - www.rivercity-church.org9:00 am and 11:15 am Worship Service10:30 am Service at Williams Conference Center (LCSC)

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Tribune/Barry KoughSmooth sailing for an aerial application of herbicides or pesticides on a field east of Cottonwood. A typical spring day

sight on the Camas Prairie.

provide the public a rare op-portunity to observe and learn about wolves in their natural habitat. Interactive and informa-tive displays and exhibits in the visitor center help bring man

closer to nature. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Memorial Day-Labor Day. Open by reservation only the remainder of the year except weekends in May and Septem-ber when the center is open 9

a.m. to 4 p.m. For more informa-tion call (208) 924-6960 or visit the website at www.wolfcenter.org.

When the highway tops out just south of Winchester, the Camas Prairie rolls to the hori-zon. Camas was an important food for the Nez Perce Indians, and in spring its blue flowers give the impression of a huge lake.

Among the camas is the town of Cottonwood where numerous recreation activities are avail-able.

The world’s largest beagle greets visitors from just off the highway at Dog Bark Park. Sweet Willy Colton, the 30-foot-tall beagle, has been featured on cnn.com, among other places, and is a bed and breakfast

that sleeps six. Willy, Toby and a menagerie of critters are on display, all carved by chain saw artists Dennis J. Sullivan and Frances Conklin, (208) 962-DOGS (3647).

Visitors to Cottonwood don’t want to miss the museum at the Monastery at St. Gertrude. St. Gertrude is home to many Roman Catholic Benedictine sis-ters. The museum has a unique collection of more than 70,000 artifacts, with 12,000 on display at any one time, that reflect the early history of north central Idaho. Visitors will rediscover the pioneer days of the Camas Prairie through exhibits relating to the early mining and farming era, plus a varied collection of minerals, firearms, Nez Perce artifacts, religious items and other objects connected to local history. The Rhoades Emman-uel Memorial, an extraordinary collection of fine Asian and European art pieces, is another significant exhibit located here.

The original monastery build-ing is listed on the National His-toric Register. Summer visitors can enjoy the Raspberry Festival with its car show, kids carnival, fun run, chapel tours, cultural demonstrations, lunch and ev-erything raspberry at the annual event held in August (see page 31 for date). The Monastery can be reached at (208) 962-2050. Information is also available at www.historicalmusematstger trude.org.

A short jaunt south of Cot-tonwood on Graves Creek Road you will find the Weis Rock Shelter, which was occupied by Nez Perce people for more than 8,000 years. This road also of-fers access to the Salmon River at Corn Creek, Joseph Plains and the Plains of Doumecq areas.

Drive another 20 minutes south on U.S. 95 and you will find the only town in Idaho with a mammoth in its park.

Grangeville is located in the southern section of the Camas Prairie where Columbian mam-moths made their home 11,000 years ago. The Mammoth House in Grangeville holds the skeleton of one that was excavated at nearby Tolo Lake.

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of one of the oldest rodeos in the state — Border Days — which occurs during the Fourth of July and features parades, fireworks and nu-merous community activities including the messy egg toss.

Grangeville has more going for it than mammoths and rodeos. It is the home of U.S. Forest Service smokejumper base. Both are open to visitors; the saddle shop is lo-cated at 213 W. Main St., and the base can be contacted at (208) 983-1964.

Those who feel the need to get back to an earlier time can find it at the Sunset Auto View, one of only six drive-in theaters in Idaho. The theater is open from May 1-Oct. 1 and is just outside Grangeville on Highway 13. Turn right on Mount Idaho Road, the the-ater is about half a mile down the road. Show times can be found online at www.bluefox-theater.com.

Just past the drive-in, High-way 14 passes Mount Idaho, a pioneer settlement that served the nearby gold min-ing areas. Many people still call it home and the cemetery holds the graves of early set-tlers including some who died in the Nez Perce War of 1877.

Leaving Mount Idaho, the road descends to the South Fork of the Clearwater River and on to the remote town of Elk City, the last town in Idaho before the Selway-Bit-terroot Wilderness Area.

Elk City offers visitors mag-

nificent scenery. A great place to experience this is at Red River Corrals and Cabins of-fering visitors fully-equipped cabins just eight-miles east of Red River Ranger Station. Each cabin sleeps five to eight people and is equipped with a full bath and kitchen. More information is available at (208) 790-4060. And just up the road is the famous Red River Hot Springs Resort. The resort has been com-pletely restored. The natural hot springs are funneled into a swimming pool, hot tub and private bathtubs. Visit www.redriverhotspringsidaho.com

for more information.Those with a sense of

adventure and a dependable vehicle can drive the Magrud-er Corridor to Montana. Be sure to check with the U.S. Forest Service for road condi-tions before you start. The Elk City Ranger Station is located at 300 American River Road, (208) 842-2245 (TDD: [208] 842-2935); www.fs.fed.us/r1/nezperce.

Back on U.S. Highway 95, travelers are treated to a vast panorama of the Salmon River country from atop the White Bird Grade. The old grade with its numerous

switchbacks was replaced by the current one in 1975, but it is a popular road with mo-torcyclists and bicyclists alike.

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The first battle of the War of 1877 was fought here, and the battlefield sits between the old and new highways. A self-guided tour gives a good account of the battle from the perspective of the Army and the Nez Perce Indians.

White Bird Summit Lodge, at the top of the old grade, offers white water rafting and trail riding. More information is avail-

able by visiting www.whitebird-summit.com.

The town of White Bird, named for a Nez Perce chief, sits at the bottom of the grade and offers numerous recre-ational opportunities, from horseback riding to fishing and bird watching.

White Bird also offers the easiest access, via the road to Pittsburgh Landing, into Hells

Canyon, the deepest gorge in the U.S., and the recreation ar-eas at Hammer Creek. There’s always something to do.

About 30 miles south of White Bird on U.S. Highway 95 nestled in the midst of the evergreens is the river town of Riggins.

Riggins is an outdoorsman’s oasis. Here you can book raft-ing trips for a day or a week or

charter fishing trips for bass, steelhead, trout or sturgeon. Riggins has water on three sides and access to the Seven Devils and the Hells Canyon National Recreation areas on its fourth side.

The annual Salmon River Jet Boat Races is held in April (see page 29 for date).

Just before you get to New Meadows you will find Zim’s Hot Springs. Zim’s is open year-round. The water surfaces at 145 degrees and is cooled in two large pools. One is kept at 93 degrees and the other at 103 degrees. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. More information is available by calling (208) 347-2686 or by writing to P.O. Box 314, New Meadows, ID 83654.

At New Meadows, U.S. Highway 95 continues south to Boise and Highway 55 travels through Meadows Valley toward the resort town of McCall, where visitors can find something to do all year. Some of which include spring and summer activities like mountain biking, sailing, boating, hiking, fishing and shopping. Visitors can stay in resorts, motels, hotels or bed and breakfasts. McCall has something to fit any budget and lifestyle.

LeFt: there is always a little time to fish the Salmon River just downstream from Riggins, even late in the day. BELOW: Day trips on the lower Salmon River around Riggins are a popular summer activity.

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Tribune/Barry KoughABOVE: Rich spring colors are obvi-ous when the White Bird Canyon is between the winter melt and the long hot summer. BELOW: About to be airborne on four large transparent wings, a dragonfly pauses on a branch

along the Salmon River.

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Tribune/Steve HanksABOVE: Floating the Clearwater River above Orofino on a warm, sunny day.

BELOW: A few bighorn graze on a hillside near Asotin Creek.

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ABOVE: These wild turkeys push their luck claiming the right-of-way on a gravel road near Anatone. BELOW: Spending the afternoon

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We suggest your first stop heading west on U.S. Highway 12, out of Clarkston, be made in the historic farm town of Pomeroy.

Named for Joseph M. Pome-roy, a rancher who purchased land in 1864 and platted the town site in 1878. Among the area’s first visitors though was Lewis and Clark in 1805, and Capt. Bonneville in 1834. Visiting Pomeroy, the Garfield County seat, is like visiting another era, with its Victorian homes and turn-of-the-century

courthouse, which recently underwent a renovation. There is not one stoplight in town, but visitors find many reasons to stop, nonetheless, especially in early June when the town celebrates its heritage as a farm town with an event called Pioneer Days (see page 30 for date), which includes old-fash-ioned farming exhibitions. For more information visit www.pomeroychamberofcommerce.com.

Continuing west on U.S. 12, between Pomeroy and

Dayton, there is a short detour worth taking. Turning north onto State Route 261 leads to one of the most impressive and least known examples of modern geology. The Palouse River follows a course scoured out by a flood 12,000 years ago, when a 2,000-foot tall ice dam broke in western Mon-tana, what is now the Missoula Valley. Palouse Falls plunges 200 feet into the pool below. The 105-acre state park offers camping and a view of the awe-striking waterfall.

Heading back to the highway and your travels west will lead you to the superlative small-town America — Dayton, Wash.

With a population of just more than 2,500 people ac-cording to the 2010 U.S. Cen-sus, is known for fine dining, historic buildings and the “All Wheels Weekend” that takes place every June. The Lewis and Clark Expedition camped near present-day Dayton in 1806 on their way back to St. Louis. Less than 80 years later, Jacob Weinhardt established

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Revolving exhibits are fea-tured in the upstairs gallery. The depot museum is located at 222 E. Commercial St. Visit the museum website at www.daytonhistoricdepot.org.

After leaving Dayton to continue your journey west you may want to keep in mind that Waitsburg is just a hop, skip and a jump away — or 12 miles for those who want to drive.

Waitsburg still operates un-der the terms of its territorial charter. The weekly Waitsburg Times began publishing in 1878 and is still in print today. Pick a month, and Waitsburg probably has a celebration of some kind taking place. In 2007, Budget Travel named Waitsburg as one of the 10 coolest small towns in Amer-ica.

Driving less than 22-miles farther on U.S. Highway 12 brings you to Walla Walla, well known for its up-and-coming wineries, the region has seen its tourism grow from those seeking a taste of Washington grown grapes. Some experts

credit the mas-sive floods that roared through the area during the ice age with laying down the perfect soil for grapes. Whatever the reason, Walla Walla is home to 100 wineries, many of which offer tours, some are even known for being dog friendly. To learn more about this area visit 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 (see page 31 for date).

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Walking Tour is a great way to sample the area’s history.

Fort Walla Walla Museum is located within a one-square-mile military reservation, which was in use from 1850 to the early 1900s. There are several buildings, five spa-cious exhibit halls filled with hundreds of exhibits from orse-era agriculture, pioneer life and military history.

Time magazine ratehd Fort Walla Walla Museum as one of 11 notable sites in the na-tion 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 and more. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April-October. The museum is located at 755 Myra Road. Call (509) 525-7703 or visit www.fortwal-lawallamu seum.org for more information.

A journey south from Walla Walla on Washington state Highway 125 takes area visitors

to the neighboring state of Oregon. Continuing on Oregon state Highway 11 will bring you to Pendleton.

Well known for its rodeo and the whisky named for the century old tradition, this town has a rich history. The small-town atmosphere of Pendleton carries a lot of weight when the annual Roundup, held in September, brings non-stop rodeo action, Native Ameri-can dances and drumming ceremonies, and a whole lot more. Pendleton was ranked the No. 1 True Western Town in America by “True West” magazine.

The Roundup isn’t the only reason to visit this charming town. The downtown area takes pride in its historic business district with its many restored turn-of-the century buildings.

The area is home to three tribes, the Umatilla, Walla Walla and Cayuse. The tribes have lived in this area for thousands of years. They greeted the Lewis

and Clark Expedition and helped travelers along the Oregon Trail. This spirit of hospitality is still very present in modern day as

they proudly share their colorful pageantry and meaningful tradi-tions with the community and visitors alike.

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2012 Regional Event CalendarMARCHMarch 4lReubens Sausage Feed.lDevil’s Slide Bicycle Race,

Hells Gate State Park, Lewis-ton.

March 9-11lHomebuilder’s Home &

Garden Show, Nez Perce Coun-ty Fair Pavilion, Lewiston.

March 16lBlue Mountain Brix and

Brew Festival, Dayton, Wash.

March 17lSt. Patrick’s Day Fun Run,

5 or 10K, Clarkston.

March 19lHell’s Canyon Adventure

Run, 16 or 30 miles.

March 19-20lGun & Antique Show, Nez

Perce County Fair Pavilion.

APRILApril 1-30lDogwood Festival Art Ex-

hibition, Lewis-Clark Center for Arts & History, Lewiston.

April 8lElk Calling Contest / Oro-

fino Spring Round-Up, Orofino City Park.

April 13-15lInland Northwest Outdoor

Show, Nez Perce County Fair Pavilion.

April 13-21lSalmon River Jet Boat Rac-

es, Riggins.

April 14lPalouse Downtown Open

House.

April 19-22lAsotin County Fair and

Rodeo, Asotin County Fair-grounds.

April 20-21lPalouse Hills Dog Show,

Nez Perce County Fair Pavilion.

Tribune/Barry KoughNick Clifton of Wenatchee is bucked from a bronc at the Asotin County Fair

Rodeo.



April 22-23lLewis-Clark Dog Show,

Nez Perce County Fair Pavil-ion.

April 27-29lDogwood Festival Art

Under the Elms and Show ’n’ Shine, Lewis-Clark State Col-lege campus, Lewiston.

April 28lSeaport River Run, 2.9

or 10K, Swallows Park, Clarkston.

MAYMay 5-6lRenaissance Fair, East City

Park, Moscow.lRiggins Rodeo and Pa-

rade.

May 6lButtermilk Festival and

Glenwood-Caribel Volunteer Fire Department buttermilk pancake breakfast, Kamiah.

May 12lRun for the Hill of It, Old

Spiral Highway, 8 miles, 2,000-foot climb, Lewiston.lFishing Derby, Elk River.

May 19lATV Fun Run, Elk River.

May 25-June 1lAvista NAIA World Series,

Harris Field, LCSC Lewiston campus.

May 26lKendrick Locust Blossom

Festival.

May 26-28lWeippe Camas Festival and

Retreat to Weippe Fun Run.lState Line Outboard Rac-

ing Association hydroplane races, Elk River.lDayton (Wash.) Days.

May 27lSacred Salmon Ceremony

and Friendship Feast, Riggins.

May 28lMemorial Day Services, 11

a.m., Craigmont Cemetery.

JUNE

June 2lSpring BBQ & Hotrod

Gathering, Palouse.lBig Water Blowout Festi-

val, Riggins.

June 9lAppaloosa Fest, Moscow.lDeer Creek Fishing Tour-

nament, Pierce.

June 9-10lPioneer Days and

Tumbleweed Festival, Pomeroy.

June 15-16lWhite Bird Days.

June 15-17lAll Wheels Weekend,

Dayton, Wash.

June 16lATV Fun Run, Elk

River.

June 17lI Made the Grade Bi-

cycle ride, Lewiston.

June 21-22lChinese Remembering

Days, Lewiston.

June 23-24lCVRA Rodeo and the Spurs

and Spokes parade, Kamiah.lCraigmont June Picnic.

June 29-30l4th of July celebration,

Winchester.

June 30-July 1lWinchester Open Rodeo

JULY

July 2-4lGrangeville Border Days,

rodeo grounds.

July 4lCommunity Spirit Fire-

works display, Adams Field, Clarkston High School.lPullman Fourth of July pa-

rade and celebration.lAll American Fourth of

July celebration, Orofino.

July 5lJammin’ in the Park, Craig-

mont.

July 7lFireworks in the Moun-

tains, Elk River.lMount Misery relay race,

57-mile solo or team, Asotin City Park.

Tribune/Kyle MillsThe NAIA World Series brings a weeks worth of baseball action to the Lewiston-

Clarkston valley each May.

Tribune/Barry Koughthe Community spirit Fireworks display illu-

minates the sky over Clarkston.

Tribune/Kyle MillsA sea of runners break from the start-ing line for the 2011 seaport River

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July 7-8lArt Walk, downtown Palouse

and the Palouse Ice Cream Social, Palouse City Park.

July 14lRide-the-Rails, Potlatch

Depot.lWalla Walla Sweet Onion

Festival, 10 a.m., downtown.

July 21lSummer Celebration at the

Wolf Education and Research Center, Winchester.lPotlatch Community Day.

July 27-28lHot Summer Nights, Riggins.

July 27-29lKooskia Days.

July 28lPalouse Bluegrass Festival,

Palouse City Park and Palouse Community Center Pig Roast.

AUGUSTAug. 3-5lPierce 1860 Days.

Aug. 5lRaspberry Festival, St.

Gertrude’s Museum, Cottonwood.

Aug. 10-12lApalousey Trail Ride &

Dutch Oven Dinner, Moscow.

Aug. 11-12lElk City Days.lElk River Days.

Aug. 15-18lIdaho County

Fair, Cottonwood.

Aug. 17-18lNational

Lentil Festival, Pullman.

Aug. 17-19lChief

Looking Glass Powwow, Kamiah.lWild Weippe

Rodeo.

Aug. 18lNorthwest

Best Brewfest, Nez Perce County Fair Pavilion.

Aug. 24-25lHot August Nights, Main

Street and Pioneer Park Bandshell, Lewiston.

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