LEWIS & CLARK'S VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY - THE WEST'S FIRST RIVER TRIP
The Lewis & Clark Expedition reached the headwaters of the Columbia River and crossed the continental divide at Lemhi Pass in August 1805. Their goal of finding a viable river route to the Pacific ended when Clark found the Salmon River and its canyon impassable. Despite their proven survival skills, Captain Clark realized the Salmon posed too great a risk to the success of the expedition. He decided they would walk around Central Idaho, not knowing they would cross the continental divide two more times and endure unimaginable hardship in the Bitterroots before reaching present day Washington.

Not until 70 years later would white settlers finally travel the rugged terrain of the Salmon canyon in search of gold, furs and land. Today the canyon is still a beautiful, primitive wilderness area, with a history that echoes as loudly as the rapids within. And the Salmon area is home to some of the most interesting sites along the entire Lewis & Clark Expedition route.

VISITING SALMON AREA LEWIS & CLARK HISTORIC SITES
Salmon, Idaho and the Lemhi Valley are home to some of the most interesting historic sites along the entire Lewis & Clark Trail. Visiting these sites is a great way to immerse yourself in area Lewis & Clark history before or after your trip. Take an extra day or two before or after your rafting trip with Silver Cloud Expeditions to visit Lemhi Pass, the Lewis & Clark National Scenic Byway and the Sacajawea Center. These sites are within easy driving distance of Salmon. Click here to download Lewis & Clark information that we have compiled to help you plan. 

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Lewis & Clark's first view into Idaho from Lemhi Pass

Native American Riverside Village

Guide Interpretive River Program about Lewis and Clark in Idaho