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Orofino got its start in 1898 as a mining town. It later turned to logging. Orofino is Clearwater County's largest community and is the County Seat. An abundance of activities are available in the area. Dworshak Dam and the 53 mile reservoir provides opportunity for many water activities, camping and hunting. Some of the biggest steelhead and salmon are caught near here. Participants from all over compete in the Annual Lumberjack Days events.

US Postal Service Lewis and Clark memorial stamps will be available for sale at Orofino ID May 14,2004As we approach the 200th Anniversary of Lewis and Clark's historic expedition the US Postal Service has issued stamps featuring detailed individual portraits of  Lewis and Clark. Another stamp depicts the courageous frontiersman and explorers surveying the countryside.

The City of Orofino was selected as the Idaho Community to host the unveiling of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial stamps. The celebration was held at Pink House Hole along the Clearwater River, May, 14, 2004. The area is just west of the site where Lewis, Clark and their men, with the help of the Nez Perce Indians,  built canoes that eventually took them to the Pacific Ocean.

* Orofino, Idaho, Chamber of Commerce
*Dworshak Dam Ahsahka (208) 476-1279 This site features a hatchery and visitor center at the north end of the dam. It is open daily in the summer and Wednesdays through Sunday the rest of the year.
*Clearwater National Forest 12730 Hwy 12, Orofino (208) 476-4541
*Konkolville Lumber Mill 2007 Konkolville Road, Orofino (208) 476-4597

RV Waste Disposal Station - Orofino has one of the cleanest Waste Disposal Stations along Highway 12. It is free to use, has a hose to wash off debris easily and provides drive-thru access.

Canoe Camp is the site at which Lewis and Clark made dug out canoes to complete their trip towards the Pacific Ocean.Canoe Camp This site features interpretive signs about how the expedition camped here from September 26 to Oct. 7, 1805, while five canoes were built for the journey down the Clearwater, Snake and Columbia rivers.

 

Clearwater Historical Museum in Orofino IdahoClearwater Historical Museum Located at Orofino, this museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Clearwater Country (the drainage of the Clearwater River) has a rich legacy that started before history was recorded. Our museum features artifacts relating to the Nez Perce People, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, gold mining, the Chinese in the gold fields, early homesteading, logging and much more.

Dworshak Fisheries Complex

RV Parks

Clearwater Crossing RV Park is located on the riverfront just off Highway 12 in Orofino. You are sure to enjoy the beautiful view of the river as well as the surrounding mountains and astounding sunrises and sunsets.

Campgrounds, Motels and B&Bs

Helgeson Hotel Orofino's Finest Accommodations-Big City Accommodations - Small Town Prices-Deluxe Suites, Reasonable Rates-Continental Breakfast-Ample off-street parking

Tribs Bed and Breakfast  Two acres of natural woods, manicured lawns, gardens, a working water wheel, a pole barn, the white gazebo and a waterfall/pond complex make up this romantic and picturesque setting. A country breakfast is served daily. Enjoy our Great Room, the hot tub, and throw some horseshoes.

Shopping

The Style Shop Can't find a thing to wear? Downtown Orofino is the place to go. The Style Shop has something especially for you - - be it Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter -- the fashions are right in "style" for any time of the year. Deana is always ready to welcome you with her pleasant smile and gracious service.

Lura's Fabric Shop is your online source for quality fabric; denim, brawny flannel, knits ribbing, camouflage, tricot for lingerie sewing, lycra blends, and outdoor fabric. Meet Stich, the resident expert, and hopeless fabriholic.

Black Dog Tackle, in addition to rod building and tackle, recently became a retail distributor for SEVIER Manufacturing, fishing rod building components. We are very pleased to now be working with Sevier to provide retail customers with a full line of their "Components you can trust - Prices you can live with" -Joe Douglas, Black Dog Tackle

Tytlers Metal Art and More - Each metal art piece is hand-crafted to be an original; there are no two exactly alike. They are individually hand crafted. Choose from the variety of styles: western metal art, metal cowboy art, or animal art metal pictures.

Health and Beauty

Lyn Anderson, Independent AVON Representative-Sales/Training Professional and Certified Beauty Advisor. Full line of cosmetics, skin care products and wellness products, clothing, accessories and jewelry.
Phone/Fax:
208-476-5908 Email: lynavon4u@cedridge.net

Loralee's Beauty Salon, hair styling for the whole family. Escape the hustle and bustle of large hair shops. Loralee has 33 years experience and has been in the same location for 28 years.

Recreation and Adventure

The Guide Shop Clearwater Drifters and Guide Shop - The Finest in Steelhead Fishing on Idaho's Clearwater River.

Real Estate

Empire Realty Find the perfect Idaho real estate; the home to suit your lifestyle. We have been selling Idaho real estate in the Clearwater Valley for 24 years. Offices located in Kamiah and Orofino with real estate listings in all of North Central Idaho.

The Real Estaters The Real Estaters, llc is dedicated to providing you with the very best in Real Estate services. Whether you are looking for a home in Orofino, Pierce, Weippe, Ahsahka, Peck, or Lenore, Idaho, a rural home, farm or ranch, from one to hundreds of acres or a bare lot to build your dream home on, you will see much to your liking here.

Manufacturing

AAA Precision Tool and Cutter Grinding, Inc tool manufacturer has full service capability and is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality in precision manufactured special cutting tools to meet your design specifications.

Other

Barnett-Thompson Chevrolet, Inc. New Chevy Cars and Trucks - Used Vehicles - Full Service and Parts Department

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