North Central Idaho

North Central Idaho is an area which spans the central part of the state of Idaho and borders Oregon, Montana, and Washington.

It is the southern half of the state's Panhandle region and is rich in agriculture and natural resources.

Lewis and Clark traveled through this area on their journey to the Pacific Ocean in September 1805, crossing Lolo Pass and continuing westward in canoes on the Clearwater River.

The primary cities are Lewiston and Moscow, home of the University of Idaho; both are on the region's western edge, near the Washington border.

With the exception of the southern portion of Idaho County, this region observes Pacific Time.South of the western-flowing Salmon River, Idaho observes Mountain Time, beginning at Riggins.

Lewiston and Clarkston , WA , from the north, (old grade in foreground)
University of Idaho 's
Administration Building (1909) in Moscow
Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
Seven Devils Mountains ,
southwest of Riggins
Dworshak Dam and Reservoir,
northwest of Orofino
Clearwater River drainage
in north central Idaho