Those who venture into the gorge, via raft or jet boat, will discover 2,500-year-old Native American carvings on the canyon walls. For the truly adventurous, a trip to Hells Canyon, the deepest canyon in North America, is a must. Landlubbers can golf, camp, hike, jog and bicycle. Whitewater rafting, kayaking, swimming, fishing, tubing, canoeing and jet boating opportunities are plentiful - and that's only the water sports. Pick any weekend of the year for your stay: Lewiston has a uniquely dry, temperate climate, ideal for year-round recreational activities. 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.
A city steeped in history, Lewiston traces its beginnings to the Lewis and Clark Expedition.