North Central Idaho
North Central Idaho is an area which spans the central part of the state of Idaho and borders Oregon, Montana, and Washington. It is the southern half of the Idaho Panhandle region and is rich in agriculture and natural resources. Lewis and Clark travelled through this area on their journey to the Pacific Ocean in 1805-06. The primary cities in this region are Lewiston and Moscow, home of the University of Idaho.
Geography
North Central Idaho consists of the following counties:- Clearwater
- Idaho
- Latah
- Lewis
- Nez Perce
South of the western-flowing Salmon River, Idaho observes Mountain Time, beginning at Riggins.
Primary cities
- Lewiston: inland port on the Snake River, first capital of Idaho Territory in 1863.
- Moscow: home of the University of Idaho, established in 1889.
Highways
Federal
- - US-12 - west to Walla Walla, east to Missoula
- - US-95 - north to Coeur d'Alene, south to southwestern Idaho
- - US-195 - north to Pullman and Spokane
State
Attractions
Attraction | City |
Appaloosa Horse Museum | Moscow |
Camas Prairie Railroad | Grangeville |
Dworshak Dam and Fish Hatchery | Orofino |
Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area | Riggins |
Gospel Hump Wilderness Area | Elk City |
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area | Riggins |
Historical Museum at St. Gertrude | Cottonwood |
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail | Kooskia |
Nez Perce National Historical Park | Spalding |
Palouse Region | Moscow |
Salmon River Canyon Area | Riggins |
Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area | Lowell |
Seven Devils Mountains | Riggins |
University of Idaho | Moscow |
White Bird Battlefield | White Bird |
Wolf Education and Research Center | Winchester |
Lakes
- Dworshak Reservoir - North Fork of Clearwater River
Rivers
- Clearwater
- *Lochsa
- *Selway
- Palouse
- Salmon
- Snake
Forests
- Clearwater National Forest
- Nez Perce National Forest
- Payette National Forest
Parks
- McCroskey State Park
- Nez Perce National Historical Park
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