WEIPPE PRAIRIE
The Weippe Discovery Center (208/435-4058) has murals of the expedition; the Nez Perce meeting site lies 1 1/2 miles south.
In Orofino, Idaho, paddle with Clearwater River Co. (from $45; 208/276-3199).
In Spalding, Idaho, Nez Perce National Historical Park (208/843-261) tells the tribe's story.
LOLO PASS
In Lolo, Montana, Travelers' Rest State Park (406/273-4253) preserves a Corps campground. From there, follow U.S. 12 toward Lolo Pass, where the Lolo Pass Visitor Center (208/942-3113) offers trail exhibits. Or explore on horseback with Triple O Outfitters (208/464-2349).
LEMHI PASS
In Dillon, Montana, get directions from the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest (420 Barrett St.; 406/683-3900) to 7,373-foot-high Lemhi Pass National Historic Landmark. On the west side of the pass, Salmon, Idaho's new Sacajawea center (60 State 28; 208/756-1188) tells the story of the expedition's heroine.
MISSOURI HEADWATERS
Missouri Headwaters State Park (406/994-4042) is serenely evocative; nearby Three Forks (406/ 285-4753) has the historic Sacajawea Hotel, the Headwaters Heritage Museum (406/285-4778), and the Three Forks Area Festival of Discovery (Jul 23-24; contact museum).
TRAVEL PLANNER
The listings below follow the Lewis and Clark trail through Western Montana and Idaho.
DILLON, MT
Sparky's Garage & Restaurant. Tasty ribs. $-$$. 420 E. Poindexter St.; (406) 683-2828.
Horse Prairie Ranch. Working cattle ranch with guest accommodations, smack on trail. From $1,270 per person for four-night stay, including meals and activities; open Jun-Sep. 3300 Bachelor Mountain Rd., 30 miles south of Dillon; www.ranchlife.com or (888) 726-2454.
MISSOULA, MT
Doubletree Hotel Missoula Edgewater. Large modern motel on the Clark Fork River; its Finn & Porter Restaurant is good. 171 rooms from $99. 100 Madison St.; www.missoulaedgewater.doubletree.com or (406) 728-3100.
LOLO HOT SPRINGS, MT
Lolo Hot Springs RV Park and Campground. 40 tent sites (May-Oct) from $15, 70 RV sites (May-Oct) from $24, 4 cabins (year-round) from $75. 38500 W. U.S. 12; www.lolohotsprings.com or (877) 541-5117.
SALMON, ID
Greyhouse Inn Bed and Breakfast. 7 rooms from $65. 1115 U.S. 93 S.; www.greyhouseinn.com or (800) 348-8097.
Shady Nook Restaurant. Small town elegance: good steaks in attractive setting. $$. U.S. 95 North; (208) 756-4182.
WEIPPE, ID
Retreat at Someday Ranch. Bed-and-breakfast accommodations operated by Ed and Marge Kuchynka, extremely knowledgeable Lewis and Clark buffs. 3 tepees from $35, 1 cabin from $60; Apr-Nov. 2021 Musselshell Rd.; (208) 435-4362.
LEWISTON, ID
Hells Gate State Park. 29 tent sites from $12, 64 RV sites from $18. 4382 Hells Gate Rd.; www.idahoparks.org or (208) 799-5015.
Red Lion Hotel. From $72. 621 21st St.; www.redlionlewiston.com or (800) 232-6730.
Jonathan's Salmon House. Good steaks, seafood, and wine list. $$$. 1516 Main St.; (208) 746-3438
― Peter Fish and Abigail Peterson
