Heart of the Monster - Spalding, Idaho
Heart of the Monster - Spalding, Idaho
This rock formation is said to represent the heart of a monster in an ancient Nez Perce legend. Located in East Kamiah the site is approximately 53 acres 2 miles upstream from a bridge across the Clearwater River in Kamiah, Idaho.
During the 1877 war the Nez Perce forded the Clearwater at this site.
Lewis and Clark Canoe Camp Historical Site - Lapwai, Idaho
Lewis and Clark Canoe Camp Historical Site - Lapwai, Idaho
Idaho is known for its wilderness beauty so if you are looking for a great place to spend some time with nature and still learn some things about how it used to be then you will be interested in seeing this site.
It was here that Lewis and Clark's Expedition finally reached navigable waters after enduring months of hardship crossing the Bitterroot Mountains.
At the site the group camped from September 26 to October 7, 1805, while they built 5 canoes to enable them to continue their journey down the Clearwater, Snake and Columbia Rivers.
There is a replica of a canoe on display.
Location: Nez Perce National Historical Park, 39063 Hwy 95, Spalding, Idaho 83540
Phone: 208-843-7001
Mailing address: PO Box 1000, Lapwai, ID 53540
Directions: .5 miles West of Orofino on Hwy 12
Email: NEPE_Administration@nps.gov
Canoeing on the Salmon River - Stanley, Idaho
Serenity is Canoeing on the Salmon River
The Salmon River, also called the River of No Return by Lewis and Clark, is located in Idaho and flows for 425 miles before it connects with the Snake River. It is a very popular place to go for those who love canoeing, kayaking and rafting.
Lake Cascade State Park - Cascade, Idaho
Lake Cascade State Park is located at 970 Dam Road, Cascade, Idaho 83611, phone 208-382-6544, toll free number 866-634-3246. The park is situated in Southwestern Idaho, 75 miles North of Boise on Highway 55.
This scenic park offers many things to see and do all year round. It covers 4,450 acres and is nestled in majestic Salmon River Mountains in Central Idaho at an elevation of 4,825 feet. Boating and fishing are popular activities with an abundance of Rainbow trout, Coho salmon, and small mouth bass. These fish can be caught from the shore or by boat in the summer or through the ice in the winter.
