Work in progress, please let me know if there are any errors...thank you! IDAHO COUNTY North Central Idaho A paradise of vast open spaces, mountain peaks and abundant wildlife. Outdoor recreation is a big part of living in this North Central Idaho region. No matter what season, you'll find most folks outdoors doing what they love most - fishing, hiking, boating, rafting, snowmobiling, downhill skiing, crosscountry skiing, wildlife viewing and photography, camping, horsetrail riding, mountain biking, hunting and a host of other pastimes. While enjoying these activities, an endless supply of beautiful views fill the eyes no matter what direction you look. The peace and serenity of this quiet rural area is certainly worth its weight in gold. Idaho County The Great Outdoors Here in Idaho County, everything you want to do is right in our back yard called the Great Outdoors. Few places offer the amount, variety and accessibility of diversions that are right in our back yard. Hunting? We've got it. Fishing? The best. There are three main rivers within a 20 mile radius: The Snake River, the Salmon River and the Clearwater River. Beautiful golf courses, whitewater rafting, sandy swimming beaches, and water skiing are available. From Camping along the rivers to Hiking and ATV'ing in the mountains and along the many trails, there is a never ending supply of fun things to do with friends or the entire family. Snowmobiling People from throughout the region have discovered that the combination of abundant snow and the more than 600 miles of groomed trails adds up to a lot of fun for those who love to snowmobile. On even an average year, abundant snow covers many of the trails through April. The trails range in elevation from 5000 to 8000 feet. For a brochure on marked snowmobile trails in Idaho County, contact a U.S. Forest Service Ranger at 208-983-1950. Rodeo Idaho County sports a half dozen or more rodeos which translate to fun for the entire family. One of the oldest rodeos is celebrated each July 4th holiday called Grangeville Border Days. An event that has been ongoing for almost 100 years, the rodeo and activities include parades, kids events, arts and crafts shows, and so much more. For more information please visit www.grangevilleborderdays.org or visit the chamber at www.grangevilleidaho.com For Mountain Biking and Cross Country Ski Trails Looking for beautiful views of the Nez Perce National Forest? Try the bike and ski trails of the Fish Creek Meadows area. Trails provide outstanding vistas of the surrounding forest including Pilot Rock to the east, Buffalo Hump to the southeast and the Gospel Mountains and National Wilderness area to the south. The trails begin at the picnic shelter in the Fish Creek Campground. The mountain bicyclist has 7 miles of wide, well-maintained loops. In winter, skiers enjoy double -tracked trails of 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7 miles. An Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Park 'n Ski sticker is required to use the plowed trailhead and parking lot. For information Call Clearwater Ranger District / Nez Perce National Forest at 208-983-1963 or visit www.grangevilleidaho.com Cottonwood & Ferdinand Craigmont Grangeville From snowmobiling, tubing, and downhill and crooss-country skiing in winter to hiking and biking in late spring through October, Grangeville has something to excite your senses outdoors! Grangeville offers a great place to hang your hat while enjoying the many joys of outdoor recreation. Originally founded in the 1860's as a commercial center to supply the mining camps at Florence and Buffalo Hunp, today Grangeville is the hub of the agriculturally rich Camas Prairie. It sits at the foot of Mt. Idaho, adjacent to the Nezperce National Forest and Gospel-Hump Wilderness Area, within 15 minutes of the Salmon River to the south and South Fork of the Clearwater River to the east. The surrounding Camas Prairie is named for the camas flowers native to the area. Wheather you're visiting Grangeville during the winter or summer months, immerse yourself in the outdoors with panoramic vistas and nature-filled adventure. Dare yourself to go on a whitewater rafting excursion down the Snake or Salmon rivers or just take time out to go fishing with your favorite fly rod and find a honey hole full of steelhead, or the more timid brown trout, on the historic South Fork of the Clearwater River. If a guided trip is perferred, the area offers a wide variety of guided fishing trips on the Snake and Salmon rivers and provides easy access to travelers along Highway 95. Horse trail riding and other outdoor adventures are available, and if you prefer more intellectural pursuits of a historical nature, there is a long list of wonderful opportunities to learn more about the heritage and pastimes of this region. From Grangeville's Bicentennial Historiical Museum and the Mammoth Exhibit, Grangeville is always a nice quiet, convenient location to make your home away from home. Whatever it is you injoy, you'll find a variety of fun things to do here and around Grangeville. Don't forget to hang your spurs up and get a little rest while you're here. Try a juicy steak of a local steakhouse, sample regional wines and microbrews at a bistro or delectable sweets at a local baker. Explore dozens of unique, locally-owned shops on Main Street, or enjoy the fountain and mural at Heritage Square. The Border Days Rodeo, Idaho's oldest, takes place every Fourth of July Weekend. Grangeville Idaho is located in the North Central region of Idaho, in one of the largest counties in the U.S.A., aptly names Idaho County. The area is rich in history, wildlife, recreational opportunities and has three major rivers that flow within a 10 mile radius of the largely agricultural town with a population of approximatesly 3500 people. Grangeville celebrates the American cowboy rodeo and its western heritage each Independence Day Holiday an annual event spanning almost a century. Grangeville Border Days ties in 3 days of rodeo events, parades, eats, arts and crafts, family fun and more. Grangeville's major employers include the U.S. Forest Service, the School Distric, Idaho County Courthouse, City of Grangeville, Syringa Hospital & Clinics, and Bennett Forest Industries as well as a major grain processor. Among these are other family owned businesses includingAskers Harvest Foods and Cash and Carry a Chevrolet Dealership, Gortsema Motors, a wide variety of restaurants and sandwhich shops, numerous banks and other financial institutions, insurance companies, real estate offices, retail building supplies and hardware stores, unique shops and almost any service oriented business that Grangeville and its residents need for fundamental operation. Grangevillle sits at the edge of the famed Camas Prairie where, at the turn of the 19th centruy, members of the Lewis and Clark Corp of Discovery traveled across the prairie from the Clearwater River to the Salmon river to meet with Nez Perce Indians to trade for salmon to eat. The Camas Prairie draws its name from the beautiful Camas Flower that blooms in the spring and covers fields and the prairies with its hues of purple and periwinkel blue. The Nezperce indians dug the root as a food source which provided starch in their diets. Grangeville skirts the western foothills of the Rocky Mountain Range named the Bitterroot Mountains. These mountains act as a natural border between Idaho and Montana, heralding the Lolo National Forest and Highway 12 as the path Lewis and Clark traveled during their famed exploration of the east to west corridor leading to the Pacific Ocean. Nearby Halls Canyon on the Snake River is a popular destination for travelers who want to see the deepest gorge in the U.S. and to enjoy its extreme landscapes and abundant wildlife. The road to Pittsburg Landing Marina is the best access into Hells Canyon and Provides camping grounds as well as guided recreation. The Snake, the Salmon and the South Fork of the Clearwater River all flow minutes from Grangeville marking the area as a mecca for water sports, from fishing and whitewater rafting to jet boat races and et boat tours. RV Parks an camping spots are availablr throughout the region. Outfitters and guides willing to work hard for success, are providing enjoyable recreational opportunities for travelers to the Grangeville area from all over the U.S. and abroad. Folks who like to spend time outdoors in new and exciting landscapes have a multitude of options for organized recreation. Hire a guide to take you horseback riding, jet boating and whitewater rafting, fishing and hunting, rockhounding or ATV-ing. In the colder season, Grangevillians enjoy snowmobiling on the hundreds of miles of trails available to outdoorsmen as well as Snowhave Ski Area and Fish Creek Meadows, for downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snow tubing. Entrepreneurs who work hard and offer value added services or products, can make a good living in Grangeville and the surrounding prairie communities. With high speed wireless internet services that stretch into the very rural outlying areas, folks who like to work from home can satisfy their desire for country living while being wired to the world, connected to cyberspace and marketing their wares and services globally. Grangeville is an excellent place to live in. Families and retiring baby boomers are discovering what is meaningful and are migrating here from all over the country. Space, landscapes and peaceful living spawns the classic departure from the concrete world of the city, for those who are willing to sacrafice a few material conveniences for the solitude of country living. I invite you to persue my website & Blog, and go ahead, plan a visit to Grangeville. It sits in the region of North Central Idaho, where wide open spaces and beautiful mountain landscapes make it a scenic escape for your vacation getaway, any season of the year. Snowhaven is a "Haven" for Skiers Located just 7 miles from Grangeville, Idaho, Snowhaven Ski Area overlooks the beautiful Camas Prairie, the Nez perce National Forest and the Gospel Hump Wilderness. Two ski lifts serve over 40 acres of snow-covered terrain, with slopes for beginner through advanced skiers. Enjoy meticulously groomed runs or the challenge of "power hounding" in the trees. Snowboarding and Telemarking are also popular downhill sports. Snowhaven also has a brand new Tube Run for family fun! For years, Snowhaven has been a well-kept secret, enjoyed by the friendly residents of Idaho County. While larger ski areas have become congested, Snowhaven has remained essentially a "local" ski area. We provide outstanding, uncrowded slopes for all levels of skiers and we welcome visitors to discover and enjoy our "Haven". For more information, please visit www.grangeville.us Kooskia & Kamiah White Bird, Doumecq & Joseph Plains Information on this web page is pulled from the following sites; Grangeville Chamber of Commerce, Visit Idaho.com. website page still in progress, please check back later! Thank you, RaWanda
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