North Central Idaho

North Central Idaho
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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 Idaho Panhandle region and is rich in agriculture and natural resources. Lewis and Clark travelled throughout this area on their journey to the Pacific Ocean in 1805-06.[citation needed] The primary cities in this region are Lewiston and Moscow, home of the University of Idaho.

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Geography

North Central Idaho consists of the following counties:

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

Attractions

Selway Bitterroot Wilderness
Selway Bitterroot Wilderness.jpg
University of Idaho's
Administration Building (1909)
in Moscow

Lakes

Rivers

Parks

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