On US 12. At the confluence of the Clearwater and Snake Rivers are Lewiston, Idaho and Clarkson, Washington, towns named for the famous explorers. The Confluence Center is located along the levee path in Lewiston with a historical marker for the October 10, 1805,...
US 12. Home of The Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center that displays and preserves the history and culture of the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) Nation with an outstanding collection of clothing, tools, weapons, and ceremonial objects. Visit the outdoor...
US 12. Visit the Clearwater Historical Museum featuring displays and artifacts related to the Nez Perce and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Just outside of town is the site of The Corps’ fall 1805 Canoe Camp where they rested and learned from the Nez Perce how to...
Visitors can exit to US 12 to ID 11 to see the Weippe Prairie where the Lewis and Clark expedition first met the Nez Perce people in 1805. The Weippe Discovery Center shares this history with interactive exhibits and hand painted murals depicting events in the...
On US 12. This beautiful mountain valley was the site of the Lewis and Clark Long Camp where they camped for two weeks in 1806. Today, it’s a great base camp for float trips, hiking, fishing, or enjoying a picnic beside the historic Clearwater River at...
