North Central Idaho is an area which spans the central part of the state of Idaho and borders Oregon, Montana, and Washington. It is the southern half of the Idaho Panhandle region and is rich in agriculture and natural resources. Lewis and Clark travelled throughout this area on their journey to the Pacific Ocean in 1805-06. The primary cities in this region are Lewiston and Moscow, home of the University of Idaho.

Geography

North Central Idaho consists of the following counties:

• Clearwater

• Idaho

• Latah

• Lewis

• Nez Perce

With the exception of southern Idaho County, this region observes Pacific Time. South of the western-flowing Salmon River, the state observes Mountain Time, beginning at Riggins.

Attractions

• Appaloosa Horse Museum (Moscow)

• Camas Prairie Railroad (Lewiston - Grangeville)

• Dworshak Dam and Fish Hatchery (Orofino)

• Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area (Riggins)

• Gospel Hump Wilderness Area (Elk City)

• Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (Riggins)

• Historical Museum at St. Gertrude (Cottonwood)

• Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (Kooskia)

• Nez Perce National Historical Park (Spalding)

• Palouse Region (Moscow)

• Salmon River Canyon Area (Riggins)

• Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area (Lowell)

• Seven Devils Mountains (Riggins)

• University of Idaho (Moscow)

• White Bird Battlefield (White Bird)

• Wolf Education and Research Center (Winchester)

Lakes

• Dworshak Reservoir

Rivers

• Clearwater

• Lochsa

• Palouse

• Salmon

• Selway

• Snake

Parks