1 The Kamiah Chamber of Commerce and Northwest Passage Travel Guides brings this guide to you;

however, this would not have been possible without our sponsors. They are the ones who have provided the

funding and time to make this guide happen. To them we say thank you.

Sponsors

St. Marys Medical Clinic Clearwater Valley Assembly of God

Cloningers Harvest Foods Faith Lutheran Church

Kamiah Pizza Factory Lewis & Clark State College

Sacajawea Caf & Lewis-Clark Resort Nez Perce Tribe

Itse Ye-Ye Bingo and Casino Potlatch Corporation

Hearthstone Bakery and Tea House Pine Ridge Baptist

The Hub Bar & Grill Hearthstone Lodge

Kamiah Inn Motel Kamiah Pizza Factory

Kamiah Valley Museum Long Camp RV Park

Clearwater Progress Weekly Speedway Graphics

Kamiah Community Credit Union Northwest Passage Travel Guides

2Welcome to Kamiah

In 1805, Sacajawea led the explorers, Lewis and Clark, through primitive rugged North Idaho. They came to Kamiah and received friendly treatment by the Nez Perce Indians. Today the mountains are just as majestic and the natives just as friendly. The rivers and streams are crystal clear, and the sky is just as blue. World class hunting and fishing are just a short drive from the resort.

With an elevation of 1,250 feet, a mild climate gives travelers the opportunity to enjoy the resort year-round. The town of Kamiah, Idaho, with a Western/Victorian motif, is one mile from the park. In Kamiah, youll find unique gift shops, a modern Harvest Foods grocery store, health services, post office, & tribal-run casino.

Kamiah, Idaho nestles on the banks of the beautiful Clearwater River in a valley surrounded by scenic foothills. Here the heritage of the past meets the challenge of tomorrow, and the gateway opens to the multitude of recreational opportunities. Its forward- looking people are meeting and absorbing the problems and challenges of the modern world. This is reflected in the revamping of the main business district to a Western/Victorian theme, an up-to-date school system, modern sanitation facilities and water filtration plant, efficient fire and police departments, a modern medical clinic and an outstanding emergency medical unit.

Opportunities abound for camping, backpacking, hiking, swimming, picnicking rafting, skin diving, game spotting, rock hounding, berry picking, bird watching, nature study, and prospecting

Kamiah 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 adequate lodging facilities for travelers, while the restaurants offer fine food in a relaxing atmosphere. If you need to buy camping supplies, groceries, or picnic supplies, Cloningers Harvest Foods can meet all of them.

Weather and ClimateKamiah has a fairly mild climate with average January temperature of 29 F ranging to 73F in July. The climate in the valley is much milder than the surrounding prairies and mountains, with very little snow in winter, long autumns and early springs. Lots of sunshine in the summer and protected from harsh winds. Here are a few more climate facts:

Average Elevation 1200 ftAverage Annual Precipitation 28.33Last Average Killing Frost April, 30First Average Killing Frost Oct. 12Average Growing Season 165 Days Rainfall 28.33 inches

Surrounding beauty

Contents

Sponsors 1 Welcome to Kamiah 2

Weather and Climate 2 History 3

Native American History 3 Lewis and Clark 3

General history 3 Events 4

Recreation 4 Dining 4

Lodging 4 Museums 5

Public Service 5 Vital Statistics 5

Churches 5 Shopping 6

Financial institutions 6 Fuel, Auto Repair 6

Lodges and Outfitters 6 Near By Places to Visit 7

Missoula, Montana 7 Kooskia 7

Lewiston and Clarkston 7 Scenic Byway 8

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31803/04, the Lewis and Clark Expedition stayed a month, calling it Paradise Valley. Early settlers came to greet Conestoga and stage coach travelers on the rugged 1850 Wagon Road. The list of historic sites in this town fill a page. One recently restored site is the Hearthstone Bakery and Tea House.

Before 1898, Dr. Bridwell with others bought land from the Nez Perce to reestablish the town away from its original location along the Clearwater River. In 1905, Dr. Bridwell built his home and then a large wood frame store front, which he rebuilt in brick in 1912 after a serious fire. The local telephone company, a doctors medical office, and the post office all occupied the building along with the pharmacist owner at various times over the years. Other tall stately commercial buildings both brick and wood were erected as entrepreneurs established a lively town that included a large brick hotel, a beautiful brick bank, a livery, a creamery, a milliner, candy manufacturers, restaurants and cafes, a brick factory, a large milling industry that boasted a flume to bring logs from high up on the mountain down to the river, saddlery and leather workers, iron smiths, cabinet and furniture shops and mercantile.

The Clearwater River was used in the early 1900s to float logs to the saw mills scattered throughout Northern Idaho.

of the lumber mill across the Clearwater River from the present town site.

On August 12, 1805, an advance party of the Lewis and Clark Expedition crossed Lemhi Pass into present-day Idaho, the homeland of Sacajawea. Sacajaweas people, the Lemhi Shoshone tribe, provided vital assistance to the Corps of Discovery as they crossed over Lost Trail Pass into todays Montana.

Facing the formidable Bitterroot Mountains of north-central Idaho, the expedition was rescued from starvation and befriended by the Nez Perce tribe. After the expedition recuperated, they entrusted their horses to the Nez Perce and set off in cottonwood canoes for their epic journey to the Pacific Ocean.

Of the Nez Perce William Clark wrote These people has shewn much greater acts of hospitality then we have witnessed from any nation or tribe since we have passed the rocky mountains.

It was here that one of his men brought Lewis a black and white bird highlighted with a red face and light breast which Lewis named in his own honor, the Lewis Woodpecker.

General historyIn the North Central part of Idaho, Kamiah is an historic early western town where Native Americans traded for hundreds of years. During the winter of

HistoryOlder than the recorded history of the West, Kamiah was the winter home of the Nez Perce Indians. It was here they came to fish for steelhead, a staple in their diet, and to manufacture Kamia ropes,

hence the name Kamiah, meaning the place of many rope litters.

Lewis and Clark camped for several weeks during the early spring of 1806 in the Kamiah Valley waiting for the snow to melt before they could continue their journey east. The valley is rich in the

heritage and legends of the Nez Perce and it was here, among the ancestors of the present day Nez Perce, that the Appaloosa horse was first bred, primarily for use as a war animal.

Native American HistoryThe homeland of the Nez Perce Tribe was located in present north central Idaho. They spent their lives roaming the grassy plateaus, hunting, fishing, gathering berries and herbs. They migrated across the Bitterroot Mountains to eastern Montana to hunt buffalo, but when winter came they returned to their lodges in the sheltered valleys. One of those winter home sites is now known as the Kamiah Valley.

There was once a monster which lived in the valley of the Clearwater River near Kamiah. This beast devoured all the animals that lived in the country for miles around and became such a menace that Coyote, that clever hero of many an Indian myth, decided it must be killed. Arming himself with a

flint knife, he jumped down the animals throat and stabbed it in the heart. Then he cut the body up into pieces and from them fashioned tribes of Indians which he sent to occupy the mountains and plains round about. Finally, he discovered that he did not have a tribe for the beautiful valley in which the monster had lived, so he squeezed a few drops of blood from the heart and from this made the Nez Perce. Thus from the lifeblood of this strange animal came a tribe having many of the most admirable qualities possessed by human beings.

A short distance up the Clearwater, in East Kamiah, stands the original home of Sue McBeth, a Nez Perce missionary of the early 1800s. It is located across the highway from the First Presbyterian Indian church, longest in continuous service in the State of Idaho. Sue McBeth and her sister are buried in the church cemetery. Here also is the Nez Perce Historical Park Site, The Heart of the Monster which is an important legend in Nez Perce Indian lore.

Lewis and ClarkThe first white men known to the Nez Perce were Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The Lewis and Clark Corp of Discovery waited with the Nez Perce in the Kamiah Valley almost a month in the spring of 1806 for the snow to melt so they could cross the Bitterroot Mountains on their return to the East. Their campsite was located on the present site

First Indian Presbyterian Church

Kamiah City HallThe Heart of the Nez Perce Nation

4EventsIn 1936, a group of community minded merchants began to offer a free barbeque dinner as a way of saying thank you to area residents for their patronage. The Kamiah Chamber has carried on the tradition of BBQ Days for more than 70 years, organizing and sponsoring nearly every aspect of the Labor Day weekend event. Today, thousands of residents, former residents, and visitors take part in BBQ Days - and the event continues to grow each year.

The event features a parade, chuck wagon breakfast, auction, fun run, quilt shows, street fair, arts and craft shows, street dance, and of course, a barbecue dinner. More info can be found at http://www.kamiahchamber.com/bbq_days.htm. This event is normally held annually on Labor Day weekend.

In addition to Barbecue Days, rodeos, car shows, motorcycle rallies, cage fights an other events are held throughout the year in or near Kamiah. Check the Kamiah Chamber of Commerce website at http://www.kamiahchamber.com/index.htm

RecreationKamiah offers a wide range of recreational activities, not far from the great primitive area of Idaho where big game hunting is at its best. The nations largest elk herd is located not far from here, and deer, bear, mountain lion, pheasant and grouse are plentiful. Special hunts for moose and mountain goat are drawn by lot by the Idaho Fish and Game Department.

Fishing begins in Kamiah, Idaho! The magnificent steelhead trout, measuring up to 45 inches in length, and the chinook salmon travel up the Clearwater

to spawn. There are both fall and spring seasons for these beauties, whitefishing in the winter, and trout and bass fishing during the summer, giving anglers plenty of variety. With well-stocked creeks and mountain lakes an hour or two hike away, the Clearwater and its tributaries are considered some of the finest fishing streams in the country.

Hiking, biking, and camping are also popular around Kamiah. Walk through the Nez Perce Historical Park Site, The Heart of the Monster which is an important legend in Nez Perce Indian lore, part of the larger Nez Perce National Historical Park. Camping is a available right across the street at the

Lewis and Clark resort. You can also bike along the beautiful Lochsa River. Horseback riding is also very common in the Clearwater Valley.

Elk, deer, bear, game birds, wild turkeys, steelhead and Rainbow trout, bass, kokanee, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling and skiing are nearby for the hunter, fisherman and those who enjoy the great outdoors.

Kamiah lies along the Lewis and Clark Highway (U.S. Highway 12), which is the shortest route from the Midwest to the Pacific Coast. It is also the longest highway within a national forest in the nation and opens the opportunity to enjoy sightseeing along the beautiful Lochsa and Clearwater Rivers where mountain goats, elk, deer and other wild animals can frequently be spotted.

Many people enjoy spending their time watching the numerous wildlife throughout the region. Osprey soar and swoop over the Clearwater River from their nests high on the great yellow pine. Bald Eagles wait on the winter ice flows to snag a steelhead for dinner. Many small birds flit through the riverside greenery and high in the surrounding mountains. Birders delight in a visit here. In a recent May

excursion, 56 species were sited on a one-day bird count in the Clearwater River area,

DiningKamiah offers dining options ranging from traditional American, to Mexican, to prime rib. Food can be found to meet just about anyones taste, even if your taste is a scoop of ice cream or a slice of pie. Most of Kamiahs dining options are located in town, some, like the Sacajawea Caf are located with lodging facilities.

Sacajawea Caf & Lewis-Clark Resort 4243 Highway 12Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-2556

Hearthstone Bakery and Tea House502 Main StreetKamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-1912(208) 935-2322

Itse Ye-Ye Bingo and Casino419 3rd Street/Hwy 12PO Box 1540Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-7860 Kamiah Pizza Factory 814 3rd StreetPO Box 518Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-2134

The Hub Bar & Grill WiFi HotSpot 406 Main StreetPO Box 396Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-2211

LodgingKamiah has numerous types of lodging available, including hotels, camp grounds, rv parks, and some resorts that include all three.

Lewis-Clark Resort4243 Highway 12Kamiah, Idaho 83536(208)935-2556Lewis-Clark Resortlcresort@lewisclarkresort.com

Motel Rooms Pool & Jacuzzi Laundry Facilities Cozy Cabins Full Service Cafe Full Hook Up RV Sites Tent Camping Meeting Rooms

Hearthstone Lodge Highway 12, MP 64 Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-1492 harjie@camasnet.com

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Long Camp RV Park 4192 Highway 12, Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-7922longcamprvpark@gmail.com

Kamiah Inn Motel 216 3rd Street - Hwy 12 Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-0040

Toll Free (866) 935-0050 info@kamiahinn.com Free wifi long distance calls.

5MuseumsKamiah Valley Museum518 Main Street Kamiah, ID 83536(208) 935-2290.The Kamiah Valley Museum has many interestingexhibits including local farming implements usedfrom the late 1800s to the 1950s, instruments usedby the first doctor and dentist in the area, andcrafts made by early Nez Perce tribal members.The museum is open Memorial Day through LaborDay on Wednesday through Friday from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free; donations arekindly accepted. Visits at other times may bearranged by appointment.

Mammoth Dig ExhibitCome and see the bones, tusk, tooth and ribs of anancient mammoth that was actually excavated atKamiah. The Kamiah Valley Museum is located onMain Street in Kamiah.

Exhibits on DisplayWe have a wide range of exhibit subjects includingprehistoric mammoth bones; Nez Perce tribalhistory, tools & beadwork; picture of early loggingand farming as well as historic items from our area.

Public ServiceKamiah has a excellent volunteer fire and ems department, as well as a police department and clinic. If for some reason you need them, although we hope you dont, you can feel secure knowing

they are there to take care of you.Call 911 for Fire and Medical Emergencies

Kamiah Fire Department Dial 911Kamiah Police Department (208) 935-0467Ambulance Dial 911Idaho/Lewis County Sheriff 208) 937-2447Kamiah Medical Clinic (208) 935-2585

Vital StatisticsPopulation 1,200 within city limits, approx. 2,400 outside the city within the trading areaTransportation U.S. Highway 12, State Highways 64 and 162. Appaloosa Express offered by Nez Perce Tribe. Senior citizen bus. Rail available for freightMotels 50 RoomsR.V. Park 200 sites at Lewis & Clark RV Park. Open year roundNewspaper Clearwater Progress WeeklyChurches 20 congregationsSchools K-12 grades, 65 miles to Lewis & Clark State CollegeMedical 4 Family Practitioners, 1 Family Nurse Practitioner at St. Marys Medical Clinic,1 Dentist, 2 ChiropractorsHospitals Two within 30 milesEmployment Lumber and wood products, retail, government, Forest Service, Schools, agriculture

Activities: Senior Citizens Association, Kiwanis, Lions, American Legion, V.F.W., IOOF and Rebekah, riding club, rodeo association, square dance group, choral group, bridge clubs, pinochle

clubs, Good Sams, golf nearby, bowling, volleyball, tennis, roller-skating, community theater, art classes and presenters, historical society, Chamber of Commerce, garden clubs, 4-H, Scouts, bird watching, fishing, hunting, river floating, camping, swimming, jogging

Celebrations: Kamiah Free Barbeque , Crab Feed, Dinner Theater, Matalyma Root Festival (Nez Perce), rodeo, Lookingglass Days (Nez Perce), Christmas Lighting Celebration

Churches If you plan on attending religious services while visiting Kamiah, many denominations are represented. Call the listed numbers for more information.

Clearwater Valley Assembly of God1011 Yates St, Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-0414

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsValley View Rd, \Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-2842

Community Presbyterian Church620 7th St, Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-2602

Faith Lutheran Church6th St & Idaho St, Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-0636

Jehovahs Witnesses Kingdom Hall (208) 935-0772Kamiah Bible Church (208) 935-0146

Kamiah Seventh Day Adventist Church3366 Willow St, Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-0388

Nazarene Church of Kamiah102 N Front Rd, Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935- 2343

The Life Center 69 1/2 Highway 12, Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-0362 Pine Ridge Baptist108 Pine Rd, Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-2360

St. Catherines Catholic Church 407 7th St, Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-2130

United Pentecostal Corner of Wash and TamarKamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-0017

6First Apostolic Acts ChurchWashington St & Tamarack St, Kamiah, ID 83536(208) 935-0017

First Presbyterian Indian ChurchEast Kamiah on Highway 12 beyond RV Park.

Second Presbyterian Indian ChurchOn No Kid Lane between grain elevator and Wilkins Construction on Highway 12

ShoppingKamiah offers many shopping options so you can find almost anything you could want or need, from food to jewelry to flowers, Kamiah has it all. Be sure to check out our fine local retailers.

Cloningers Harvest FoodsSeasonal Garden Center 508 3rd StreetPO Box 728Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-2151Jcloniger@Harvest-Foods.com

Arnzens Kamiah DrugFilm, Gifts, Souvenirs, Sundries, Prescriptions 4th & Main StreetKamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-2301

Cedar Creek CreationsKristina WilkinsCustom Screen Printing, Embroidery,Engraving, Garments, Hats, Bags, Awards, Trophies 206 Fir StreetKamiah, ID 83536 208) 935-1800kris@cedarcreekcreations.com

Dale & Jills Sporting Goods 4675 Highway 12Kamiah, ID 83536

(208) 935-7917 Johnsons JewelryGreg & Donna JohnsonSouvenirs, Gifts, Manufacturing, Repair416 Main StreetKamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-2569 johnjewl@yahoo.com

Farmers Market (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) Saturdays May - October

Kamiah Flower ShoppeSuzie Winterringer 511 Main StreetKamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-0200 kamiahflowershop@hotmail.com

Kamiah True Value HardwareShirley RoachMon-Sat 8-6 Sun 11-3 403 Main StreetPO Box 368Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-2522A Stitch in TimeDebbie and Terry EvansHistorical reproduction garments1995 Glenwood RoadKamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-0804http://www.astitchintime.biz/index.html

Financial institutionsKamiah Community Credit Union303 Main St, Kamiah, ID 83536(208) 935-0277kamiahccu.org

Wells Fargo4th & Idaho StreetPO Box 817Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-2021shirley.a.brewer@wellsfargo.com

Fuel, Auto Repair, and PartsCloningers Harvest FoodsGasoline 508 3rd StreetKamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-2151 Jcloniger@Harvest-Foods.com

Kamiah Auto RepairChris Hobson 209 Fir Street (Physical)116 3rd Street (Mailing)Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-2523 chobson_us@yahoo.com

Perfection Tire & Auto Repair #40Dallas SegoTire & Auto Care Center 107 E 3rd Street - Hwy 12Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-2999 (208) 935-0328 dsmsego@yahoo.com

The Pit StopGas - Groceries - 24-Hour ServiceZella Cantrell(208) 476-5425PO Box 1110, Orofino, ID 83544 3rd Street & Highway 12Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-0604 atkinson@orofino-id.com

The Station - ConocoGas and convenience store located on Highway 12 801 3rd Street - Hwy 12Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-0509

Timberland Auto & Truck Parts/NAPAJo Harding 501 3rd Highway 12Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-2583

Hunting and Fishing Lodges and Outfitters

Flying B RanchNorth Americas Most Versatile Outdoor Outfitters2900 Lawyer Canyon RoadKamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-0755Toll Free: (800) 472-1945josephp@flyingbranch.com

Ridgerunner Outfitters LLCDick R. AndersenFamily-owned and operated in the heart of the Clearwater National Forest. 4953 Highway 12PO Box 756Kamiah, ID 83536 (801) 663-3264RidgerunnerOutfitters@outdrs.net

Weitas Creek OutfittersGary & Sue HaightLewis & Clark, Trail riding, Flyfishing, Big Game Hunting211 Winona RdKamiah, ID 83536 (206) 983-9267weitas@cybrquest.com

Clearwater Valley Chapter of IOGALeo & Dee CraneIdaho Outfitters and Guides AssociationProviding outfitted hunting, fishing and recreational activities.2134 Canyon Creek RoadOrofino, ID 83546 (208) 476-5971leodee2134@gmail.com

7and the friendly people who serve you. Whether you are following the Lewis & Clark Trail, or are just the outdoor enthusiast planning the ultimate hunting or fishing trip, you will be glad you chose to visit Kooskia, ID.

Kooskia is the gateway to the Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forest and the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness area. There are no McDonalds here, but you will delight in the Epicurean offerings featuring a variety of delicious menus with large mouth- watering portions! There is an abundance of lodging including several bed and breakfasts and an RV park. More information about the attractions of Kooskia can be found at the Kooskia Chamber of commerce website at http://www.kooskia.com/.

The Old Opera House TheatreBrandon & Shoni Graves 011 South Main StreetKooskia, ID 83539 (208) 816-6700info@oldoperahousetheatre.com

The Old Opera House Theater in Kooskia, Idaho is 99 Years old this year. Next year marks the centennial year for this wonderful theater. New and wonderful things are on the way. Look for a new website and upcoming schedule of events!2012 events to include plays, musicians, dances, and other live events.In addition we will be adding:Retreats, (Scrapbooking, Quilting, Photography, Couples) Weddings, Anniversary Parties, andReunions (Family and Class)Call or E-mail to book.

Lewiston and ClarkstonLewiston is located at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers at an elevation of 738 feet above sea level, making it the lowest point in the state of Idaho. The valley is rather narrow with a range of hills to the north sloping abruptly to about 2,000 feet above the valley floor.The Lewiston / Clarkston region is a growing, dynamic community offering a variety of activities and attractions as well as abundant business

Nearby Places to VisitKamiah is nearby many historical and naturally beautiful locations. Less than a hundred miles from the inland Port of Lewiston to the north and just across the historic and beautiful Lolo Pass to Missoula, Montana. Along the way to both places, there are many small towns, ranger stations, and historic rest stops.

Lewiston is located across the Clearwater River from Clarkston, Washington, which has a Cosco and Walmart for shopping convenience, along with many other retailers. Missoula is home to the famous Missoula Carousel.

In the other directions from Kamiah, there are many other small towns with historical and unique locations. The town of Kooskia features part of the historical Lewis and Clark Trail, as well as many of the recreational benefits of Kamiah.

Missoula, MontanaMissoula is a vibrant community with great diversity and character. The city provides many opportunities for new businesses, families, and individuals seeking to experience the incredible quality of life offered here. Located in Western Montana, The Garden City is known for its friendly atmosphere and beautiful scenery.

Visit the Missoula Chamber of Commerce website at http://www.missoulachamber.com/ for more information

Missoula Carousel101 Carousel DriveMissoula, MT 59802406-549-8382http://www.carrousel.com/acfm/

If you will give it a home, and promise no one will ever take it apart, I will build A Carousel for Missoula. That was the promise Missoula cabinet-maker Chuck Kaparich made to the Missoula City Council in 1991. Kaparich, who had spent many childhood hours on the carousel at Columbia

Gardens in Butte, Montana, had already carved four carousel ponies and had purchased an antique frame in thousands of pieces. The Council agreed and Kaparichs dream of A Carousel for Missoula became the dream of a community.

A board of directors was formed to facilitate organization and fund raising, Kaparich taught others to carve, mechanics began the process of restoring 16,066 pieces, painters were recruited, and Missoula began working together to create a treasure.

By Opening Day, May 27, 1995, over 100,000 hours of volunteer time had gone into the construction of 38 permanent ponies, three replacement ponies, two chariots, 14 gargoyles, gargoyle frames and mirror frames, and the largest band organ in continuous use in the United States, all within a jewel box buildin

Open daily 11am to 5:30pm; Sept. through May11am to 7pm; June through August75 for children (55)$2.25 for adults; $1.50 for an adult and child sharing a seatPeople with disabilities are always welcome to ride free

Kooskia

A vacation is supposed to be relaxing. Why wear yourself out fighting the crowds & traffic of the National Parks? We have it all here in Kooskia, Idaho!! You will appreciate the scenery, the animals,

opportunities. The Lewis-Clark Valley offers excellent educational opportunities, safe and friendly residential neighborhoods, state-of-the-art healthcare, historic sites and great recreation.

Clarkston is located just across the Clearwater River from Lewiston in the Evergreen state of Washington. It shares many of the same features as Lewiston, and offers visitors to the region even more shopping, dining, and recreational options.

The Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport (LWS) is the gateway to North Central Idaho, Southeastern Washington, and Northeastern Oregon. And once youre here youre just a jetboat ride away on the Snake River from Hells Canyon, North Americas deepest gorge (yes, its even deeper than the Grand Canyon). The region is nearly paradise for those who fish and hunt. And with the temperate climate, golfers are on the greens 12 months a year. Youre only 30 minutes away from two land-grant universities; Lewis-Clark State College calls the valley, home. In other words, LWS Airport is only one reason this place is Great!

Visit http://www.lcvalleychamber.org/2011/ or http://www.cityoflewiston.org/ for more information about the Lewiston area

8Northwest Passage Scenic Byway

(U.S Hwy. 12, Hwy. 13,Hwy. 95)

The Northwest Passage Scenic Byway (U.S Hwy. 12) is the main street through Kamiah. This road connects Kamiah to the outside world, including Lewiston, Idaho and Clarkston Washintonm to the north, and Grangeville, Idaho to the south

In 1803, President Jefferson commissioned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to find the Northwest Passage the link between the Missouri River and the Columbia River through the unexplored Rocky Mountains. This 202-mile byway, stretching across north-central Idaho, follows the explorers route through the ancestral homeland of the Nez Perce people.

From the west, this beautiful route begins on U.S. 12 at Lewiston, and traverses the winding Clearwater River Canyon, passing through the Nez Perce National Historical Park areas of Spalding and Kamiah and the towns of Orofino and Kooskia. At Kamiah is the Heart of the Monster, a geologic formation and legendary Nez Perce site.

At Kooskia the byway splits. One segment turns south on Idaho Highway 13 toward the Camas Prairie and the town of Grangeville. Another segment continues east on U.S. 12 along the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River, and the Lochsa Wild and Scenic River, through a magnificent wilderness culminating at the Lolo Pass Visitor Center.

Location\Begins in Lewiston and follows U.S. 12 northeast to the Idaho Montana border; also follows Idaho 13 from Kooskia to Grangeville and the junction of U.S. 95.

Length202 miles. Lewiston to Montana, 175.5 miles, allow 4 hours. Kooskia to Grangeville, 27 miles, allow 40 minutes.RoadwayIdaho 13 and U.S. 12 above Kooskia are winding, two-lane roads with occasional passing lanes and slow vehicle turnouts. Winter driving conditions may include black ice in the canyons and snow-covered roads at higher elevations.

When to see itBoating, fishing, heritage sites,wildlife viewing year-round. Whitewater opportunities in spring and summer.

Special attractionsU.S. 12 parallels the Lewis & Clark and Nez Perce national historic trails. Sites include Tsceminicum sculpture, Lewiston; Nez Perce National Historical

Park Visitor Center, Spalding; Canoe Camp, Orofino; Heart of the Monster, Kamiah; mammoth exhibit, Grangeville; Fenn & Lochsa historic ranger stations; DeVoto Grove; and Lolo Pass Visitor Center.

CampingCampgrounds at Lewiston, Myrtle, Orofino, Kamiah, Kooskia, Grangeville, and Lowell. Forest Service and BLM campsites along the Clearwater and Lochsa rivers.

ServicesFull services in Lewiston, Orofino, Kamiah, Kooskia, Grangeville; partial services at Stites, Syringa, Lowell, and Powell. Rest areas at Lenore and Lolo Pass. Whom to callNorth Central Idaho Travel Association(877) 364-3246www.northcentralidaho.info

Nez Perce National Historical Park(208) 843-2261www.nps.gov/nepe

Orofino Chamber(208) 476-4335www.orofino.comKamiah Chamber(208) 935-2290 www.kamiahchamber.com Kooskia Chamber(208) 926-4362www.kooskia.com Nez Perce Tribe(208) 843-2253www.nezperce.org

Clearwater National Forest(208) 476-4541

Nez Perce National Forest(208) 983-1950

SponsorsWelcome to KamiahWeather and ClimateHistoryNative American HistoryLewis and ClarkGeneral historyEventsRecreationDiningLodgingMuseumsPublic ServiceVital StatisticsChurches ShoppingFinancial institutionsFuel, Auto Repair, and PartsHunting and Fishing Lodges and OutfittersNear By Places to VisitMissoula, MontanaKooskiaLewiston and ClarkstonNorthwest Passage Scenic Byway