Northwest Passage Scenic Byway

State: Idaho
Length: 202.0 mi / 325.1 km
Time to Allow: 5.5 hours to drive or three days to enjoy the entire byway.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition journeyed through north-central Idaho 200 years ago in search of the Northwest Passage. The sparkling rivers, deep canyons, and rugged mountains they encountered are relatively unchanged. Experience the culture, recreation, and scenery in this breathtaking land of the Nez Perce.

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• Northwest Passage Scenic Byway Overview
  

  Trace the historic route of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as they searched, at the request of President Thomas Jefferson, for a passage...

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• River Activities on Northwest Passage
  

  Whitewater rafting on the rivers of the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway is irresistible. From beginning rafters to expert kayakers, the byway's...

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• 1-Day Trip: Nez Perce Culture and History
  (Idaho)

  Following the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway will take you along the borders of the Nez Perce Reservation. Learn more about the history of the Nez... [more]

• 1-Day Trip: Retracing the Lewis and Clark Expedition
  (Idaho)

  The United States was 26 years old, small and itching to grow when President Jefferson persuaded Congress to let Lewis and Clark explore the new... [more]

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