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City in Idaho, United States
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Orofino is in North Central Idaho.
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This marks the site where Lewis and Clark worked with the Nez Perce to carve out canoes that would take them to the Pacific. It can be a quick stop.
Here you can visit the third tallest dam in the U.S., right behind Oroville and Hoover. It was built in 1973 and stands at 717 from the riverbed, looking like a concrete fortress. Tours give you a chance to explore the top and other parts of the facility.
Regional historical displays.
The original objective was to replenish fish populations that might have been depleted by the dam, but it is fun to view the fish and surroundings with the dam in the background.
Hotel set in brick building.
Nice views of the river and then an indoor pool and nice breakfast spread in the morning.
A tranquil place to camp along the Clearwater run by the BLM, even has a "beach" along the river.
Orofino is off the beaten track. It lacks services by mass public transit, and your best bet is to drive there on US Highway 12.
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