Settled in a canyon where the Snake and Clearwater rivers merge, Lewiston is a quaint town with an Old West feel, which is not surprising – Lewiston traces its origins to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The famous explorers came to the area in 1805, and two neighboring towns became Lewiston and Clarkston. Besides whitewater rafting, fishing, kayaking, tubing, swimming, and canoeing on the two rivers, more adventures await at Hells Canyon, America’s deepest canyon.

In addition to adrenaline pumping rafting or boating into the gorge, you will be able to see 2,500-year-old Native American carvings on the walls of the canyon, and you can learn about the history of the area at the Nez Perce County Historical Society & Museum. The famous Clearwater River Casino offers different kind of adventure. Visit the fascinating Lewis-Clark Center for Arts & History for more knowledge or the Clearwater Canyon Cellars boutique winery for some excellent samples.

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