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North Central Idaho Tourism

North Central Idaho Tourism on IdahoBeautiful.com. North Central Idaho Tourism Region - your North Central Idaho Travel Guide to Vacations, Attractions and Events

Nez Perce National Historic Park - Spalding, Idaho

Visit a Nez Perce Legend at the Heart of the Monster. Spalding, Idaho is a beautiful and friendly small town that is home to the headquarters and visitor’s center for the Nez Perce National Historic Park. The Park has a number of great places to people to visit and things for them to see, not least of which is the legendary Heart of the Monster.

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Heart of the Monster - Spalding, Idaho

Heart of the Monster.jpgHeart 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.

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Lewis and Clark Canoe Camp Historical Site - Lapwai, Idaho

CanoeCamp3_small.JPGLewis 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
 

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail - Kooskia, Idaho

A Visit to Idaho's Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
If you are planning a trip to Idaho, one of the best destinations to stop in at is the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.  Here, you will find some of the best scenery you will see throughout the state.  You will see for miles and miles all around you, with beautiful blue skies overhead and a range of sprawling trees and hills all around you.  However, why should you visit this amazing location?

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Idaho Vacation

Idaho is a wonderful family vacation spot.  There are vacation opportunities for the entire family.  If you are a golf fan, check out the Idaho Golf Trail which brings together 10 superb golf courses offering a challenging golf vacation trip.

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