Nestled in the beautiful Lemhi Valley with the Beaverhead Mountains looming over, the small town of Salmon holds a unique place in United States history. Known for its world class whitewater rafting and fishing along the Salmon River, Salmon is also the presumed birthplace of Sacajawea and the traditional homelands of the Agaidika Shoshone-Bannock people.
The Corps of Discovery would pass through Lemhi County and meet with the Agaidika, hoping to secure horses as well as explore the Salmon River, known as “The River of No Return”- aptly named as Clark retraced his steps to look for a safer route after viewing the mighty river. Today, Salmon boasts welcoming accommodations, delicious restaurants, unique shops, and a gateway to the “River of No Return”. Located along the Lewis and Clark Trail, Salmon and Lemhi County offer historical attractions related to the Lewis and Clark expedition as well as sites of other historical interest.
Lemhi County Historical Museum, Main Street, Salmon, ID, USA
Distance: 0.07 mi (straight line)
Wilderness River Outfitters & Trail Expeditions Inc., Goodman Lane, Salmon, ID, USA
Distance: 0.84 mi (straight line)
Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural & Educational Center, Main Street, Salmon, ID, USA
Distance: 1.65 mi (straight line)
Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural & Educational Center, Main Street, Salmon, ID, USA
Distance: 1.65 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Museums and Interpretive Centers Tribal Experiences LC Features
Tower Rock Recreation Site, Carmen, ID, USA
Distance: 9.46 mi (straight line)
Wagonhammer RV Park, U.S. 93, North Fork, ID, USA
Distance: 14.88 mi (straight line)
Lapham Outfitters, Montana 278, Jackson, MT, USA
Distance: 27.06 mi (straight line)
Jackson Hot Springs Lodge, Jardine Avenue, Jackson, MT, USA
Distance: 27.15 mi (straight line)
May Creek Campground, Montana 43, Wisdom, MT, USA
Distance: 33.26 mi (straight line)
Big Hole National Battlefield, Montana 43, Wisdom, MT, USA
Distance: 34.66 mi (straight line)
Tribal Experiences Museums and Interpretive Centers Walks and Hikes
Lost Trail Ski Area, Sula, MT, USA
Distance: 35.79 mi (straight line)
Gordon Reese Cabin, Wisdom, MT, USA
Distance: 35.85 mi (straight line)
Our bi-weekly newsletter provides news, history, and information for those interested in traveling along along the Lewis & Clark Trail.
