Recognized internationally for its distinctive look, the Appaloosa horse originated out of North Central Idaho, developed by the Nez Perce Tribe, and is one of the most popular breeds in the United States.

The Chief Looking Glass Powwow takes place the third weekend in August.

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The baby-face carving beside State Highway 14 on the way to Elk City has inspired many stories regarding its origin.

Idaho's People & Places

The forests of North Central Idaho are among some of the most beautiful in the world!

“What is that on the ground?”

Traveling through the area, be sure to keep your eyes open for lost treasures!

WOODLAND -- If you’re looking for a hands-on education field trip in Kamiah and the surrounding areas, look no farther than a schoolhouse visit to see how the pioneer children of yesteryear learned and flourished.

Northwest Passage Scenic Byway is Idaho’s longest byway, which at 202 miles, follows the route Lewis and Clark took through North-Central Idaho.

Are you ready for some madness on the Lochsa?

Rich in history, these sites are must sees.

The Historical Museum at St. Gertrude, located on the campus of the Monastery of St. Gertrude, holds collections of artifacts that tell the story of the Camas Prairie and surrounding areas including the history of the monastery, gold mining, the Nez Perce, and early settlement, as well as local characters such as Polly Bemis and Buckskin Bill.

Hells Canyon might be God’s best kept hideaway if you’re a hiker seeking solitude, a fit hunter pursuing game or an angler hoping to catch smallmouth bass, steelhead and sturgeon until your arms are numb.

North Central Idaho is rich in history on its culture and the events that shaped communities throughout the region. Some of this comes alive every summer.

Arts and culture events showcase the vibrant colors and sounds of our communities.

Thousands of people travel Idaho’s U.S. Highway 12 along the Lochsa River every year without noticing the waterfalls created by the sometimes unnamed creeks making their way to the river.

North Central Idaho is a paradise of campgrounds, trailheads, rivers and unique destinations visitors and year-round residents use for a wide range of outdoor activities: mountain biking, camping, fishing, hiking, horse riding, hunting, nature viewing, rafting, four-wheeling, picnicking, scenic driving, boating, and snowmobiling.

Watchers for winged wildlife have many majestic species to choose from in North Central Idaho.

The historic site of a Nez Perce Tribe village, Hells Gate State Park at Lewiston (elevation 733 feet) offers a variety of outdoor and indoor recreation opportunities for visitors to the region.

Winchester State Park offers year-round recreation for fishing, as well as seasonal offerings for outdoor activities and wildlife viewing.

Powwow: an American Indian social gathering or fair usually including competitive dancing; a meeting for discussion.

The Windy Saddle campground, trailhead and scenic viewpoint for the Seven Devils mountains is just 20 miles from Riggins, and accessible by a well-maintained gravel road.

Whitewater rapids on the Snake, Selway, Salmon and Lochsa rivers draw people from throughout the world.

For motorists traveling U.S. Highway 12, the Lolo Pass Visitors Center and Rest Area on the Idaho/Montana border provides a pleasant stop to view the region’s natural and historic treasures.

Did you know Idaho is the size of Great Britain?!

Salmon and steelhead are well-heralded fishing headliners for North Central Idaho. But another game fish, bass is as well a great sport draw for fishermen to the region.

That field of wildflowers looks awfully tempting, doesn’t it?

When visiting North Central Idaho, not every recreation trip need be a major expedition.

Established in 1911, Clearwater County encompasses 2,488 square miles and has its county seat at Orofino.

Besides the breathtaking scenery and catching a glimpse of wildlife, exploring North Central Idaho can be a learning experience.

Idaho County spans the Idaho panhandle and borders three states, but imposing geography sets this area apart from the rest of the United States.

“If you don't know history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree. ” ― Michael Crichton

For thousands of years, the mountains and rivers of this region were home to the Nez Perce people. With the creation of the Nez Perce National Historic Park, sites across the Idaho countryside now celebrate the legends, history, and ways of the Nez Perce.

Shhhhhhh … keep my huckleberry spot a secret

A hot springs pool at the Jerry Johnson recreation site impacted by spring runoff is showing improvement, according to Forest Service officials.

Whitewater rapids on the Snake, Selway, Salmon and Lochsa rivers draw people from throughout the world.

A few years ago, a group of local volunteers dug up a strange object...

Thousands of people travel Idaho’s U.S. Highway 12 along the Lochsa River every year without noticing the waterfalls created by the sometimes unnamed creeks making their way to the river.

Hells Canyon Gorge

Hells Canyon might be God’s best kept hideaway if you’re a hiker seeking solitude, a fit hunter pursuing game or an angler hoping to catch smallmouth bass, steelhead and sturgeon until your arms are numb.

Levee in Lewiston, Idaho. Photo by Brad Stinson