Let's Go, Spring 2014

Let’s Go!

A guide to the attractions of the Inland Northwest

INSIDE: l Guided Tours l Museums l Festivals l Historical Sights

Vacations & Weekend Getaways A Publication of the Lewiston Tribune & Moscow-Pullman Daily News

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Welcome to our wonderous region

Tribune/Steve Hanks The Inland Northwest has much to offer. 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 an annual festival 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 corner of the world.

Let’s Go includes information about the region’s history and offerings as well as golfing opportunities, museums and more. All the things that make our area a great place to live and 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 and southeastern Washington by contacting local chambers of

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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 yearround, getting away from it all is neither difficult nor distant.

Beautiful golf courses, white-water rafting, sandy beaches, water skiing, and year-round fishing complete the picture.

Well, almost. Collegiate sports, live theater, a firstrate regional 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

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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, sturgeon, bass and kokanee that await you, whether you troll, spin, bait cast or fly fish. Some of the hottest steelhead fishing is right here. Three nearby national forests are popular destinations. Ranger stations 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…

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Two states, one community — The Lewiston-Clarkston Valley The Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, made up of three towns in two states divided in land by one mighty river, is home to about 50,000 people, a state college and a community college, not to mention some of the best fishing seen in the In-

land 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 1863-64 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 just south of Clarkston, and the third and smallest portion 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.

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> l-c valley Continued from Page 3 belt of the Clearwater and Snake River National Recreational Trail follow the Snake River from Highway 129 at Clarkston to Chief Looking Glass Park at Asotin. The paved trail offers 16 miles of landscaped pathways connecting Asotin, Clarkston and Lewiston. Many residents and visitors alike enjoy walking, running and biking along the trail year-round.

Visitors can enjoy the view of sheer cliffs on the Washington

side or Hells Gate State Park on the Idaho side.

Hells Gate State Park, includes 200 acres that border the river. Hells Gate Marina has more than 100 slips available on a daily to yearly basis.

There is also a public boat launch, store, restrooms and plenty of parking. Call (208) 799-5015 for information.

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 enrichment.

The summer season begins in the valley in April when the annual Dogwood Festival takes over each weekend with an array of events and activities. One of the festival’s primier events is Art Under the Elms, held the last weekend of the month on the college campus.

Another event LCSC provides the community with is one of the best college baseball teams in the NAIA, which brings with it one of the best baseball events the NAIA World Series played the last

week of May at Harris Field.

Ticket information is available by calling (208) 792-2471.

Also provided by the college is the Lewis-Clark Center for Arts & History. The center sponsors contemporary artists with exhibits throughout the year. You can find the center located in downtown Lewiston at 415 Main St. It is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. More information is available by calling (208) 7922243 or going online to www. lcsc.edu/museum.

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To the Palouse

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

Following the split of U.S. Highway 95/195 on the Idaho side (U.S. 95) will take you first

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to the prairie town of Genesee.

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 benefit Moscow gets from having this amazing 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.

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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. The arboretum can be found on Nez Perce Drive on the Moscow campus. More information is available by calling (208) 885-6633 or online at 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 attractions.

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-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 September and is located at 830 N. Moun-

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Daily News/Dean Hare tain 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, and permanent displays depicting the history of the Appaloosa horse.

The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Donations are accepted

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Tribune/Kyle Mills and bands that can be seen from one of the 12,000 seats at the Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum located on the WSU campus. Ballet and operatic touring companies, symphonies and soloists also perform throughout the year. Coming performances or more information is available by calling (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 greattasting lentil. Participants can enjoy a variety of lentil dishes, including lentil chili and ice cream. Live entertainment and

music highlight 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.

For a detailed schedule visit www.lentilfest.com.

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There is plenty to do in Potlatch 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 Neighborhoods.” Pick up your free tour guide document at city hall.

At the split Following the highway split on the Washington side (Highway 195 North) promises to provide just as much history and incredible 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.

Traveling north from Uniontown 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.

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 for all ages and abilities. Trailheads are located in Pullman on Bishop Boulevard behind the Quality Inn and in Moscow across from the Palouse Mall.

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and a gift shop is located inside the museum. More information is available by calling (208) 882-5578 ext. 279 or at www. appaloosa.com.

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 that ends at Orofino on U.S. Highway 12.

Summer in Elk River means huckleberries, 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 over 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.

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

And then the next week puts on their party hats again to partake 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, lawnmower races and more.

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The town of Juliaetta was settled in 1878 and incorporated in 1892. It began as Schupferville, named for homesteader Rupert Shupfer, but in 1882 the first postmaster. Charles Snyder, renamed it in honor of his two daughters — Julia and Etta. This quiet little town is located next to the Potlatch River on U.S. 12. Centennial Park, a gathering place for locals, boasts one of the best small baseball fields in the state of Idaho. The park is located next to the former rail line, which is now a walking and bicycling trail for the community that connects Juliaetta to its sister town, Kendrick.

Thomas Kirby founded the town of Kendrick in 1889. It was known as Latah or Latah City in 1890 when Northern Pacific Railroad promised to extend its track through town. On the basis of that the name was changed to Kendrick in honor of James P. Kendrick, chief engineer of Northern Pacific. The town was incorporated later that year. This Tribune/Barry Kough tiny town hit its peak population in 1910 when there were 543 residents. It functions as part of the Juliaetta-Kendrick comLeaving Lewiston and heading east on munity, sharing schools, the Ed Corkill Memorial Trail and more.

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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 always in season, no matter what the weather may be. Orofino enjoys a summer temperature average of 73 degrees.

Orofino always has something going on, whether it’s a wine tasting, a golf tournament, the Harvest Moon cruise or a foot race. The town is a logging town throughand-through and plays host to its annual logging celebration each September. But year-round this town provides activities for just about everybody.

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) 4765033 or via email to 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 Orofino, Dworshak Dam is the largest straight axis dam in North America. The dam is 717-feet high and 3,000-feet wide. Its reservoir is stocked with kokanee salmon and rainbow trout.

The visitors center is located at the top of the dam about 6 miles from Orofino.

Guides are on hand to answer questions, and there are several displays and audiovisual 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. Army Corps of Engineers and completed in 1968, and is the largest steelhead hatchery in the world.

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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 promise 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.

Halfway to the Montana border from the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley is the town of Lowell located at the confluence of the Selway, Clearwater and Lochsa rivers. Continuing on to Lolo Pass on U.S. 12, is the Lochsa Historical Ranger Station, a recreated 1920s U.S. Forest Service Ranger Station that offers a self-guided tour with volunteers who answer questions about life in the early days of the Forest Service. The station has restrooms and drinking water, and is open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Nearby, between mile markers 122 and 123, is the Wilderness Gateway Campground, which offers 88 camping sites, water, restrooms, hiking trails and outfitter services.

About 30 miles east of Lolo Pass you can turn right onto U.S. Highway 93 South and head to Salmon, Idaho. The population of this small Idaho town is just over 3,000. It serves as the county seat of Lemhi County.

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Lemhi River valley and is home to the Sacajawea Interpretive Culture and Education Center, which focuses on Lemhi Shoshone culture, as well as the interaction between Sacagawea and other Shoshone with Lewis and Clark. The Lewis and Clark Expedition crossed the continental divide at Lemhi Pass, to the southeast of Salmon. They followed the Salmon River to the present location of the town.

The Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural and Educational Center was opened in Salmon in

August 2003. It offers an educational and a cultural look at the Shoshone. It is located on Lewis and Clark St., Hwy 28, and can be reached by phone at (208) 756-1188. The center can also be found online, www.sacajaweacenter.org/. The learning center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays and the visitor’s center in open May through September from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 12:30 to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

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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 — camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and water-skiing are just a few of the many activities park visitors can partake in.

In spring when the camas is in bloom, the Weippe Prairie and Musselshell Meadows, 15 miles east of Weippe, look like a blue sea.

About 31 miles from Orofino on U.S. 12 you will find the town of Kooskia. Home of the Kooskia National Fish Hatchery, where they raise spring chinook salmon and trap adult steelhead for the hatchery at Dworshak.

Visitors can follow an interpretive trail around the hatchery, which also has a wildlife viewing deck. The hatchery is on Clear Creek Road, two miles west of Kooskia. For more information visit www.fws.gov/kooskia.com.

Heading further east on U.S. 12 visitors will next happen upon the town named for Idaho’s state flower.

Syringa is less than 16 miles east of Kooskia on the highway.

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This small town knows how to throw a picnic, as made evident at the annual Craigmont June Picnic held the last weekend of June.

Starting the second Thursday in July and continuing through the last week of August is the the town puts on its annual concert series, Jammin in the Park. At 6 p.m. each Thursday the community gathers at City Park for a free concert.

More events can be found on the Greater Craigmont Area Chamber of Commerce’s website, www.craigmontareachamber.com.

Near the top of the grade sits the small town of Winchester, which is in fact named for the rifle. Winchester boasts a beautiful 103-acre state park that offers fishing, boating, camping, hiking and interpretive 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 TARGET

kind in North America, this enclosure is the permanent home of the Sawtooth Pack, wolves of the Nez Perce. These wolves provide the public a rare opportunity to observe and learn about wolves in their natural habitat. Interactive and informative displays and exhibits in the visitor center help bring man closer to nature. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open by reservation only the remainder of the year except weekends in May and September when the center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information call (208) 924-6960 or visit the website at www.wolfcenter.org.

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ROYODALE RV PARK • Full Hook-Ups • Cable TV • Open Year-Round

Steelhead/ Salmon shing and boat ramp right across the street!

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just south of Winchester, the Camas Prairie rolls to the horizon. 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 available.

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).

Drive a little further 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 mammoths 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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Whatever you are looking for in a vacation or a weekend getaway, you’ll find it in towns to the south of Lewiston.

Driving south on U.S. Highway 95 you can stop at 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 photographs cover the auditorium walls, where a 23minute movie, “Nez Perce: Portrait of a People,” is shown. The park, which was established in 1965, The Visitor Center can be reached at (208) 8437001 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 next stop on this journey south is Craigmont, with a population of just more than 500 people, this town is one of the youngest in the region. It is named for Col. William Craig, a mountain man and the first permanent white settler in Lapwai in 1838.

This rural community survives on an agricultural- and tourist-based economy. The town became Craigmont when the towns of Ilo and Vollmer, separated by the Camas Prairie railing merged to form one community. Craigmont is close to many types of recreation. In a short distance you can be on the shores of two of the best Steelhead and Salmon fishing rivers in the Pacific Northwest.

With the Salmon River to the south and the famous Clearwater River to the north.

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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.

The town is named for Joseph M. Pomeroy, a rancher who purchased land in 1864 and platted the town site in 1878. Among the area’s first visitors though was the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805, followed by 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

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celebrates its heritage as a farm town with an event called Pioneer Days, which includes old-fashioned farming exhibitions. (Find Pomeroy Chamber contact information on page 16 of this publication.)

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 Montana, 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, your travels west will lead you to the superlative small-town America — Dayton, Wash.

The Dayton Depot is the oldest surviving train depot in Washington. It was built in 1881 and has been beautifully restored, and made into a museum. Revolving exhibits are featured in the upstairs gallery. The depot museum • 60 Large RV Sites w/Patios • Full Hook-ups & Pull-thrus • 20/30/50 Amp • Free WI-FI • Free Cable TV • Next to 18-Hole Golf Course • Over 125 Wineries in Valley

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Tribune/Barry Kough is located at 222 E. Commercial St. Visit the museum website at www.daytonhistoricdepot.org.

After leaving Dayton to continue your journey west you will find yourself in Walla Walla, well known as an up-and-coming wine area, the region has seen its tourism grow from those seeking a taste of Washington grown grapes. Some experts credit the massive 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.

The Downtown Walla Walla Walking Tour is a great way to sample the area’s historic architecture and history.

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Fort Walla Walla Museum is located within the one-squaremile military reservation that served as Fort Walla Walla from the 1850s to the early 1900s.

It features a pioneer settlement complete with original buildings including a cabin built by Ransom Clark in the 1850s, the Union School built in 1867, a jail from Prescott, Wash., a barbershop, a railroad depot from Eureka Flats and many other buildings. There are also five spacious exhibit halls filled with hundreds of exhibits featuring horse-era agriculture, pioneer life and military history. Time magazine rated Fort Walla Walla Museum as one of 11 notable sites in the nation to experience the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Fort Walla Walla Museum offers programs, special events, kids camps and group tours. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, April through October. The museum is located at 755 Myra Road, (509) 525-7703, www. fortwallawallamuseum.org.

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BIRCH & BARLEY

One of the nicest surprises you’ll find in the L/C Valley! Our customers rave about our omelets & pancakes, gourmet sandwiches & burgers, homemade soups & superior service. And all at an affordable price!

3206 5th (5th & Preston) Lewiston 208-746-1562 Home of the best hotcakes in town!

Open Every Day 7:00am-2:00pm Try our new homemade french fries!

Birch and Barley is an American restaurant with a distinctive Southern flair. It is a fun, fine dining experience for a casual party/get together or a formal affair.

Come enjoy lunch with us from 11:30-3:00, dinner from 3:00-9:00 or kick back during Happy Hour (21 & over) with great specials on our draft beers, tap wine, and our specialty craft cocktails from 3:00 – 6:00. CHEERS!

BLOOM CAFE & INDEPENDENT ART HOUSE

Located right next to Friendship Square in downtown Moscow, Bloom was opened in 2011 by Nikki and Brett Woodland and Nara & Brandon Woodland. Bloom features classic breakfasts and lunch fare with daily specials. The menu consists of local, fresh, sustainable and organic produce when available. Bloom offers outdoor seating and catering as well as space available to rent for evening events. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat.Sun. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., half-priced mimosas 1-3 p.m. Sat. & Sun.

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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 our brand new Thain Rd. 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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The lifestyle you expect, the quality you deserve! People from all over the region are enjoying the casual atmosphere in an upscale lodge setting on the Clearwater River. It’s a setting designed to be just the way you want it. And the service you’re enjoying at the Edge is designed to be an important part of your lifestyle. We’re glad you’re here.

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COUGAR COUNTRY

Cougar Country Drive-In is a family owned and operated restaurant that has been serving Pullman and surrounding areas for over 40 years.

We have a variety of food to choose from, ranging from burgers, fries and milkshakes to chicken, seafood and soup/salad. We also offer vegetarian 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 • 509-332-7829

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GOLDEN DRAGON

A good reputation speaks for itself and that’s what Golden Dragon Restaurant has established throughout 36 years of business. Golden Dragon specializes in Cantonese, Mandarin and Szechuan Cuisine and they have a refreshing selection of wine and beer. They offer daily lunch specials, delivery and food to go. See our menu at www.goldendragonlewiston.com. Like us on Facebook! Golden Dragon is open daily 11:30am-10pm

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”.

MINGLES

NECTAR RESTAURANT & WINE BAR

Serving Moscow since 1982, Mingles isn’t known for small portions, just try our famous “Mingler” or large omelet.

From jalapeño poppers to hot wings, we’ve got appetizers covered. Looking for more? We offer tons of specialty hamburgers, sandwiches and salads.

We serve a full breakfast on weekends; biscuits and gravy, breakfast burritos, your hangover doesn’t stand a chance, or start over again with a Bloody Mary.

Opened in 2007 by Nikki & Brett Woodland, Nectar specializes in fresh, sustainable and organic cuisine. Menu items range from a gourmet mac & cheese to local Filet Mignon. Outside seating and catering available. Open Monday through Saturday, 4-10 p.m. For reservations call 208-882-5914

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TOP NOTCH CAFE

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 certain nights we have dinner items. We offer take-out and we also do catering.

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For over 52 years, the Strike and Spare Bar & Grill has been serving the best homemade soups, prime rib and gourmet sandwiches in the valley – and now serving pizza! If you are really hungry, you’ve got to try one of the Famous Strike and Spare’s JUMBO TURKEY sandwiches that are made fresh daily. With a complete bar, game room and a bowling center just next door, the Strike and Spare Bar and Grill is a great place for Family Fun!

Z’S BAR AND GRILL

Come down and check out our menu. We have what you are craving: bountiful burgers, slamming sandwiches, wicked wraps, phenomenal pizzas and an assortment of appetizers. So come on down and let us satisfy your craving.

Happy hour prices Mon-Fri 3pm7pm on most appetizers and 50¢ off all pints and well drinks.

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Regional Chambers of Commerce Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce

502 Bridge St., Clarkston, WA 99403 (509) 758-7712 or (800) 933-2128 www.lcvalleychamber.org

Moscow Chamber of Commerce

411 S. Main St., Moscow, ID 83843 (208) 882-1800 or (800) 380-1801 www.moscowchamber.com

Pullman Chamber of Commerce

415 N. Grand Ave., Pullman, WA 99163 (509) 334-3565 or (800) 365-6948 www.pullmanchamber.com

Palouse Chamber of Commerce

120 E. Main St., Palouse, WA 99161 (509) 878-1811 www.visitpalouse.com

Colfax Chamber of Commerce

120 S. Main St., Colfax, WA 99111 (509) 397-3712 www.visitcolfax.com

Greater Spokane Incorporated

801 W. Riverside, suite 100, Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 624-1393 or (800) 776-5263 www.greaterspokane.org

Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce

105 N. First St., suite 100, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 664-3194 or (877) 782-9232 www.cdachamber.com

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Orofino Chamber of Commerce

217 First St., Orofino, ID 83544 (208) 476-4335 www.orofino.com

Kooskia Chamber of Commerce

26 Main St., Kooskia, ID 83539 (208) 926-4362 www.kooskia.com

Greater Craigmont Area Chamber of Commerce

408 Nezperce Ave., Winchester, ID 83555 (208) 924-0050 or (208) 924-5960 www.craigmontareachamber.com

Grangeville Chamber of Commerce

U.S. Highway 95 at Pine Street, Grangeville, ID 83530 (208) 983-0460 www.grangevilleidaho.com

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