Kinda loud with boats. You can't see the river from any camp site. Just coming from Ponderosa…read moreState Park, this was a wah wah wah. Two nights here. One night would've been enough unless you're big into fast boating. On the bright side, no annoying rap or music blaring from any campsite. Nice neighbors. Same with Ponderosa State Park. Just that Ponderosa exceeded expectations. 5 stars. Especially with the miles of beautiful ponderosa pine tree nice trails and bike trails. But mosquitos there now in July. Update: I hear stinkin rap. Stop that nasty stuff. Anyway, this is not a place I would return, sad as it sounds. It's just not that great.

Boaters paradise, and that is a great way to explore the canyon! Several boat tour options leave…read morefrom the state park, so if you are looking for a fun way to explore the park and more, would recommend checking them out. Nice facilities and great access to the Snake River.

Stunning views for minimal effort. Be warned, depending on the conditions it may be necessary to…read morenavigate fallen trees, but nothing too extreme. Road conditions coming up were relatively well maintained with some tighter areas due to fallen tree debris. For reference, there was an old Prius at the trailhead parking. The drive up also offers its own breathtaking views. Well worth visiting and stopping at each of the upper/middle/lower falls outlooks.

We took family and friends up to the falls during a historically rainy spring/summer and it was…read moreamazing! While the water was till very muddy from runoff, the volume was very exciting and powerful. Trails are pretty well maintained, but there are a few spots where nature took its course. (people taking shortcuts doesn't help). We only had time to see the upper and middle falls, but plan on going back to see the lower falls this month. The history of the wagon road was really cool - you could almost envision the wagons on the first part of the trail. Boy, life is so much easier now! All in all, very well worth it!

While in Idaho for the holidays, we stopped by the Winter Spirit light display at Locomotive Park…read moreand really enjoyed it. It's a fun outing whether you're visiting with family or looking for a casual date-night activity. Parking was a little tricky, but once we got there it was easy and enjoyable to walk through the displays. The lights were festive and made for a nice, relaxed stroll. They also had drinks and snacks available for purchase, which was a nice touch. If I'm in Idaho again during the holidays, I would definitely come back.

I have enjoyed this park in every season over many years. Tonight I thoroughly enjoyed using my…read moremobility scooter to glide thru the lovely display of lights. Though a relatively small park... so much to see... from the hills in the distance & the trees during the day... to the enticing lights at night... a must see in Lewiston for anyone wanted a quiet respite within walking distance to eateries & the busy 21st street.

While staying at the dog friendly Hampton Inn Hotel, we needed a place to exercise our dogs and…read moreourselves. From our hotel room window, we could see a promising green space and found this park online. It is a short drive from the hotel. This is a great park for everyone. It is very well maintained and has clean bathrooms. While walking the dogs around the large baseball and soccer fields, we ended up at the Pickleball courts. The courts looked very new and were filled with super nice people who said hello to me and my dogs and even offered to let me borrow a paddle to play. There is also a large playground area for children and a Disc Golf course. This Oregonian enjoyed everything about Lewiston, and this park was a great place to visit. Enjoy!

Awesome park , very clean and lots of activities to keep little ones entertained ! Love the new…read moresensory development toys, what a great idea . Seems like a lot of parents take their kiddos there for some play time, it's safe and not near any busy roads , well not the park play area itself . There is a variety of activities , for all ages . Great park

The historical park is an interesting concept as it covers 38 sites located across the states of…read moreIdaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. It just shows how large the territory used by the Nez Perce was (and when you look at the size of their reservation now, sadly how small and confined they are now). There's a museum at the park headquarters which goes into the culture of the Nez Perce and how it was changed and evolved with the introduction of horses, white settlers, and to the present. If you're also looking into the history of the region, one stop is Canoe Camp, where the Nez Perce helped Lewis and Clark by feeding them and to carve the canoes that took them to the Pacific Ocean Captains. The Corps of Discovery spent more time among the Nez Perce than any other group they encountered in their journey, and entrusted them with their horses and gear as they embarked on their final leg of their journey to the Pacific Ocean.

Very cool free National Park. Loads of easy parking and a very nice, but small, museum. There is…read morealso a video they run in the theater to give you more history on the area and Nez Perce Tribe. I spoke with Ranger Robert for a bit, what a nice, easy going guy. This is a good stop if you want to learn about the area.

One of my favorite parks in Pullman…read more We pause here for brief walks* year-round but it's definitely the best when all the flowers are planted and blooming. We usually only see 1-2 other parked cars when we visit so it's peaceful. Notes: + Great spot for photos + Sometimes closed for private events + We've seen deer and bunnies here *It's not a great place for a long walk unless you don't mind walking in circles.

One of our favorite parks to visit after picking up dinner somewhere…read more Occasionally there are kids enjoying the playground but usually we get the whole park to ourselves. Very peaceful and a nice view.

I suppose it's from being spoiled from all of the botanical gardens and arboretums in Western…read moreWashington but I felt like this arboretum fell a bit flat. Presentation at first where you park with a barn and garden plants starts out very promising but levels off to plainess later. The ponds on the loop we walked on have lots of pond scum, granted they could be going for a less manicured look here but the presence of water foul would clean the ponds up naturally which it was devoid of. There are sectors on the loop having plants brought from various parts of the world but nothing seemed very distinctive other than the signs indicating what the species of plant or tree was. I'm sure climate plays a big role in Western Idaho compared to Western Washington so those factors need to be considered if you are looking for an arboretum of a more dramatic type.

This is a beautiful and peaceful place to take a walk. They have the trees organized by…read morespecies/native region so it is gorgeous AND informative. We love to come see the trees blossoming in spring (and the baby ducks/geese!) and then we visit again to see the colorful leaves in the fall. You can grab a walking map near the start of the trail if you like. There are two ways to access the Arb - you can park by the U of I golf course for the north entrance or by the barn on Palouse River Drive on the southern end. Dogs are not allowed on the grounds.

This site is where the creation story of the Nez Perce takes place. The story tells of a giant…read moremonster that ate all the animals. Coyote, a clever trickster, defeated the monster and saved the animals that had been eaten. After the monster died, Coyote cut him up and distributed his body parts throughout the land to create the different tribes. Coyote used the blood from the heart to create the Nez Perce within the Kamiah valley. The heart, liver, and ribs of the monster still remain in Kamiah valley as a testament to the story. The heart and liver are two basalt outcroppings within a relatively flat terrace along the Clearwater River. This Nez Perce story not only explains the origin of the people within the valley, but the origin of unique landforms at East Kamiah as well. This is a peaceful place to visit and to walk around. It has picnic benches and tables, and it's a great place to enjoy a sunny day. The basalt mound that comprises the heart is slowly being filled up with vegetation, so I'm not sure if the NPS site will stop it from being eroded or let nature take its course.

A good place to stop for a walk, quiet reflection, and to view the Heart Of The Monster. There are…read morerestrooms, a private parking lot, doggie waste bags, trash cans, and signs telling the story of the Native American legend. It isn't something I'd drive out of my way to visit but it's here and it's protected. The Nez Perce river runs next to the park. The legend is: For the Nez Perce, the story of their people begins at the 'Heart of the Monster.' A monster was eating all of the animals. Coyote fooled the monster into swallowing him. Using a set of stone knives that he had brought with him, Coyote cut apart the monster from the inside to release all of the animals that were trapped in the monster. Upon emerging from the remains of the monster, Coyote cut it up and threw the pieces all over the land, creating the Indian people who inhabit the land. Fox asked Coyote about the land around the monster, it had no people, what was he to do? As Coyote washed the blood of the monster off his hands, the drops became the Nez Perce River.