Where is North Central Idaho?
Idaho is shaped so that the northern half of the state is much narrower from east to west than the southern half. Even so, this northern area – called the Panhandle – is still a big area. In fact, it contains ten counties. Because of this, the Panhandle is divided into North Idaho and North Central Idaho, with five counties in each region. At approximately 600,000 acres, North Central Idaho is still a pretty big section of the state.
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| A snag of a tree at the Whitebird Battlefield |
What do you do in North Central Idaho?
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| A tunnel along the Camas Prairie Railroad |
If you like the adventures in the great outdoors, this is the place for you! Whether you like hiking, horseback riding, rafting, fishing, biking, skiing or snowboarding, camping, and taking a scenic drive, North Central Idaho has it all.
There is both natural beauty and fascinating history to be experienced in this region. Mountains, rivers, and forests are never far away here. Along with parts of Oregon and Washington, it is home to Hells Canyon, the deepest canyon in North America. It also boasts of Dworshak Dam, the tallest straight axis gravity dam in the Western Hemisphere.
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| An abandoned barn near Nezperce, ID |
Besides setting some impressive records, there is a great deal of history to be found in North Central Idaho. There are many Native American cultural sites throughout the region. The Lewis and Clark Trail goes right through the area. Old homesteads and one-room schoolhouses dot the countryside. Battlefields from the Nez Perce War remain.
There are plenty of things to see and do in the great outdoors of North Central Idaho! In the upcoming weeks, I'll be highlighting some of the different places to see.
