“one of the canoes Struck a rock in the middle of the rapid and Swang round and Struck an other rock and cracked hir So that it filled with water. the waves roared over the rocks and Some of the men could not Swim. their they Stayed in this doleful Situation untill we unloaded one of the other canoes and went and released them. 2 Indians went in a canoe to their assistance also”
—Sgt. John Ordway
The canoe accident described above occurred at the mouth of Colter’s Creek—today’s Potlatch River. Located on the hills above this confluence sits the Rivaura Estate Vineyard and Winery. This winery serves up superior wines including Grenache, Syrah, Viognier and Rose in a tasting room overlooking the rapids of the Clearwater River.
Note: For years, the nearby Colter’s Creek Winery was a favorite among Lewis and Clark fans, but unfortunately a fire destroyed their vines, buildings, and stock. As of this writing, they do not intend to reopen.
Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center, U.S. 95, Lapwai, ID, USA
Distance: 3.42 mi (straight line)
Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center, U.S. 95, Lapwai, ID, USA
Distance: 3.42 mi (straight line)
102 Agency Rd, Lapwai, ID 83540, USA
Distance: 5.65 mi (straight line)
17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston, ID 83501, USA
Distance: 7.41 mi (straight line)
Food and Drinks Tribal Experiences Shopping Lodging RV and Camping
2102 Main St, Lewiston, ID 83501, USA
Distance: 12.04 mi (straight line)
800 Main Street suite 4, Lewiston, ID 83501, U.S.
Distance: 12.95 mi (straight line)
800 Main Street suite 4, Lewiston, Idaho 83501, USA
Distance: 12.95 mi (straight line)
800 Main St SUITE #4, Lewiston, ID 83501, USA
Distance: 12.95 mi (straight line)
122 5th St, Lewiston, ID 83501, USA
Distance: 13.10 mi (straight line)
Nez Perce County Historical Society, 3rd Street, Lewiston, ID, USA
Distance: 13.12 mi (straight line)
Meriwether Lewis Hall, 500 8th Ave, Lewiston, ID 83501, USA
Distance: 13.21 mi (straight line)
500 8th Ave, Lewiston, ID 83501, USA
Distance: 13.25 mi (straight line)
201 1st St, Lewiston, ID 83501, USA
Distance: 13.31 mi (straight line)
757 Port Way, Clarkston, WA 99403, USA
Distance: 13.94 mi (straight line)
150 9th Street, Clarkston, WA, USA
Distance: 14.06 mi (straight line)
1010 Port Way, Clarkston, WA, USA
Distance: 14.21 mi (straight line)
Hells Canyon Resort, Port Drive, Clarkston, WA, USA
Distance: 15.07 mi (straight line)
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