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Top 5 Budget-friendly Things to do in Salmon, Idaho (ID)
Salmon is a city in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States. The population was 3,112 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Lemhi County.
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1. Kookaburra Rafting
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Salmon River Recreation offers guided whitewater and scenic rafting, as well as guided salmon and steelhead fishing trips. We are permitted to guide along the Upper Main Salmon River. The town of Salmon, Idaho, elevation 3944 feet, is located in the Lemhi River valley. Sacagawea, the daughter of a Shoshone chief, was born circa 1788 in what today is knows as Lemhi County. The area has a rich historical past, including this famous tale of her capture at age 12 and eventual return to her family. The Salmon river is known for being the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states, undamned, wild, and scenic for 425 miles! The Salmon River is also notorious among the expedition of Lewis and Clark, where they were forced to turn around and plan a land route after finding it impossible to travel down “The River of No Return.” Book your Salmon River Recreation adventure today!
2. Salmon River Scenic Byway
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5.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By P2868BAalisonp
We traveled most of this route when we landed in Missoula and drove down to Salmon, ID. It starts at the border to Idaho (Lost Trial Pass area). Stunning views of the mountains/valleys and the Salmon River, loads of wildlife. We traveled the rest of the route later in the week when we drove to ghost towns - Bayhorse, Bonanza, and Custer. The views were exceptional.
3. Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural and Education Center
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4.5 based on 120 reviews
This 70-acre park is located in the Lemhi and Salmon River Valleys in eastern Idaho. It is surrounded by the Beaverhead Mountains and the Continental Divide and borders the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. The Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural & Educational Center interprets the rich cultural and natural history of the Salmon and Lemhi River Country, deepening people’s connection to the unique place this area holds in our nation’s history, which was shaped in part by the Lewis and Clark Expedition and Sacajawea, as well as her people, the Agaidika Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. The Sacajawea Center is owned and operated by the City of Salmon. Our mission is to foster the knowledge and appreciation of the Agaidika Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, the Lewis & Clark Expedition, Western frontier life, and the natural environment.
Reviewed By ingridb850
we learned a great deal about the native Shoshone people who lived in the valley and their interactions with Lewis and Clark, and later settlers. Don't miss the walk by the Lemhi River and native structures and explanations of the Salmon Eaters. A guide for native plants was useful too.
4. Lemhi Historical Museum
5. Goldbug Hot Springs
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By csamson - Boise, United States
The first 1/4 mile of the hike is pretty difficult, as is probably the last 1/4-1/3 mile. The rest is easy walking. Bring water, especially on hot days. We went early morning, and it was pretty warm. Friendly people, and a really great soak. Will visit again.
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