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City in Washington, United States
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Clarkston is a city of 7,200 people (2020) in the Palouse region of eastern Washington. It sits across the Snake River to the west of Lewiston, Idaho.
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Exhibits about the county's history, including examples of various kinds of buildings, such as a schoolhouse and Nez Perce tepee.
At the location of a Nez Perce settlement. Includes the Alpowai Interpretive Center.
A remote 792-acre camping park. The 4,500-foot heights of Puffer Butte give you a view of three states and the Grande Ronde River.
Family-owned since 1974. Offers full-day (~200-mile round trip) and half-day tours, plus special options like wine tasting or dinner cruises.
Highly rated for personalized tours (smaller boats), full- and half-day scenic trips to Hells Canyon Dam, and fishing charters. Known for homemade lunches and knowledgeable captains.
Friendly atmosphere, great service, if you're lucky you might catch a live band for a $5 cover charge.
US Highway 12 (US-12) connects Clarkston to Walla Walla and Lewiston, Idaho.
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