Location: Lewiston
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A city steeped in history, Lewiston traces its beginnings to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. In 1805, the famed explorer team came to the confluence of the Clearwater and Snake rivers, now the site of twin cities Lewiston, Idaho, and Clarkston, Washington. Pick any weekend of the year for your stay: Lewiston has a uniquely dry, temperate climate, ideal for year-round recreational activities. Whitewater rafting, kayaking, swimming, fishing, tubing, canoeing and jet boating opportunities are plentiful - and that's only the water sports. Landlubbers can golf, camp, hike, jog and bicycle. For the truly adventurous, a trip to Hells Canyon, the deepest canyon in North America, is a must. Those who venture into the gorge, via raft or jet boat, will discover 2,500-year-old Native American carvings on the canyon walls. Try your hand at indoor risk with a visit to the Clearwater River Casino. Whether braving the rapids or browsing through pioneer artifacts in the city's museums, you're sure to get a taste of the indomitable spirit of the early American settlers.
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1. Hells Canyon National Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 153 reviews
The deepest river gorge in North America, Hells Canyon is accessible by jet boat or raft. Those who explore this rugged wilderness will find ancient tribal carvings in the rocks, deserted ranches and closed-up gold mines.
Reviewed By chrisn521 - Seattle, United States
An outstanding white water rafting trip with ROW Adventures out of Lewiston, Idaho. Water is dam controlled so there is always plenty of water. This company had the best river guides, accommodating the wide variety of folks in a group of sixteen. Beautiful scenery, good food, very thorough trip with knowledgeable guides. The only downside to the trip was sharing the river with the loud jet boats that also have access to the water after day two of the trip. Somehow jet boats do not equate with wilderness.
2. Hells Canyon Sport Fishing
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Welcome to Hells Canyon Sport Fishing! If you're looking for an adventure, the best guides in the region are here to give you just that! Whether it's Spring or Fall Chinook, Steelhead, Sturgeon or Walleye - we can hook you up with that trophy catch you've always dreamed of. Our fleet of boats are specially designed to handle the demands of our area rivers. "Fish till it hurts!"
3. ROW Adventures - Salmon River Canyons
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5.0 based on 91 reviews
Welcome to the Riviera of the West! A Salmon River rafting dreamland come true. This is the legendary Salmon River of No Return where beautiful white-sand beaches glisten in the warm sun. Where 70-degree water beckons swimmers of all ages and whitewater rapids splash and make everyone beam with big grins from ear to ear. No other rafting river in the West is such a perfect combination of fun, intermediate rapids, awe-inspiring western scenery and gigantic white sand beaches with idyllic camping conditions. Daytime temperatures are typically 85 to 95 degrees and this, coupled with the warm river water, make for a rafting vacation like no other.
Reviewed By megdvm - Mystic, United States
The best part was knowing that our grandchildren were with a team that made sure the experiences the children had were safe, enjoyable (very), educational, and ones they might not have ever had before. I have never seen such consistently smiling and laughing children, ages 7 - 16! Heartwarming. In total, our group was composed of 18 guests, 6 adults and 10 youth, with 7 guides. The age range was from 7 - 76! Smiles were abounding on everyone. My husband and I have been lifelong campers and travelers, including some river rafting trips. We love what our country offers and the magic of being in nature. We looked for a company that provided a rafting trip for families to give our grandchildren and their parents a very different experience, sharing our love of the outdoors with them while offering our grandchildren some new challenges. ROW Adventures Salmon Canyon Family Magic rafting accomplished that and more in so many ways. Our five days were filled with fun experiences, smiles, making new friends, and enjoying each other's company. I cannot say enough positive things about the guides. The company ethos is one of the guests first, and this shows through in their caring, safety, and education about our role in the environment, with fun, great company, and excellent food added to the mixture. The guides all interacted with all age groups equally and happily. They seemed to effortlessly manage 18 individuals, each with their own needs, personalities, likes, and concerns. COVID interjected a potential worry into the mixture, but they had it well thought out. Their protocols emphasized safety, especially in confined areas, so were reassuring without being restrictive. If you are still looking for an experience that your family won't forget, no matter what the age, rafting with ROW Adventures will be the ticket. If you have younger kids or older "kids" that have never experienced being on a river, this is THE trip. It will introduce them to the magic sounds of the river, pristine white sand beaches on which to camp, eat, and then sleep on, under the stars looking up at the Milky Way. We sat around a campfire singing songs, and water fun far beyond that any pool can give them. And best, they will bring home memories that will last them a lifetime.
4. Snake River Adventures
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5.0 based on 475 reviews
Experiencing a full day jet boat tour with Snake River Adventures will have you planning your return trip for the following year. All of our jet boat trips feature the canyon's prehistory, history, geology, flora and fauna in addition to its beauty and exciting whitewater. Come and visit North America's deepest gorge and a place of unsurpassed beauty which is Hells Canyon. From the Snake River you will view a cathedral of God's own creation, with lofty walls and spires reaching heights of 9,393 feet, surpassing even the Grand Canyon! If a full day tour isn't what your are looking for we also offer a half day tour that takes you to the Nez Perce Crossing and does included a lunch. This tour run from 10-4pm. We offer other tours such as fishing charters, group charters, "Wine on the Snake" and much much more.
5. Clearwater Canyon Cellars
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Producing ultra-premium wines from locally grown grapes, we are inspired to bring notoriety back to the Lewis-Clark Valley as a world renown wine growing area.
Reviewed By whittisl - Leadville, United States
This is the2020 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year, so you know the wine is going to be good, and it was. The tasting room was pleasant and we had it to ourselves--an advantage to visiting on a weekday. There was a nice variety of reds, whites, and a Syrah-based rose. The Lochsa Chardonnay is not oaked and very refreshing.
6. Twisted Vine Wine Tours, LLC
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
Taste the amazing wines of the Lewis Clark AVA, tour the wineries in the area, and learn about the fascinating native culture and local history.
7. Diamondback Shooting Range
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
We welcome you to our warm and friendly indoor range with individual lanes, automated retrieval system & climate control. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Rent lanes by the hour. You can call in reserve online. We have all you need for fun; rental guns, ammo & targets. You can bring your own (unloaded) guns too if you wish. Others can watch the action from the lobby.
8. Lindsay Creek Vineyards
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By N9932MNmarkw - Boise, United States
Did a wine tour and the venue for this place is just down right amazing. Friendly people as well! Will be back!
9. OARS Dories
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
Idaho River Trips With OARS Dories In 1972, Martin Litton sent a young dory guide to Lewiston to expand his fledgling river company, Grand Canyon Dories, into new territory. Since then, OARS Dories has been operating first-class Idaho river trips on the Snake River through Hells Canyon and on the Middle Fork of the Salmon, Main Salmon and the Gorges of the Lower Salmon River.
10. Wooden Nickel
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