Northwest Passage Scenic Byway
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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 rivers can accommodate everyone depending on location and the time of year. Adrenaline and risk not your thing? Try fishing for...
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The Nez Perce of Idaho

From where they crouched in the tall September grass in 1805, three young Nez Perce boys watched William Clark and a few men approach the Nez Perce lodges. Clark had just crossed the Bitterroot Mountains ahead of his companion, Meriwether Lewis, using Nez Perce hunting trails....
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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 between the Missouri and Columbia Rivers. When you travel the beautiful Northwest Passage Scenic Byway, you will find the same...
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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 Perce by visiting places associated with their past. [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 uncharted Louisiana Purchase and land beyond. Visitors can experience a sense of discovery as they travel the byway which... [more]