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Hells Canyon National Recreation Area

Lewiston, ID
Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Lewiston
5.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Canyons, National Parks
Activities: Horseback riding, Fishing, Hunting, Hiking, Driving
Owner description: The deepest river gorge in North America, Hells Canyon is accessible by jet boat or raft. Those who explore this rugged wilderness will find ancient...... more » Owner description: The deepest river gorge in North America, Hells Canyon is accessible by jet boat or raft. Those who explore this rugged wilderness will find ancient tribal carvings in the rocks, deserted ranches and closed-up gold mines. « less
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Clarkston, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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Hells Canyon Spectacular 120 min Fly south, up the Snake River, past the Grande Ronde, Salmon, and Imnaha rivers. We travel low level into the visual wonder that is Hells Canyon (and to Hells Canyon Dam). Carved by the waters of the Snake River, this is North America’s deepest gorge, with the river being more than a mile below the... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

it was beautiful...the drive, the views and everything More

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Imbler, Oregon
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Right in 'our own backyard'. We are SO blessed to live as close as we do. The activities here suit everyone, and, if like me, hiking, riding the rapids, etc is not for you, I enjoyed taking in the scenic beauty whilst quietly reading my book :) More

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washington state
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012
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The river is wild and wonderful try the beamers boat trip and go allt he way up to the Ranch for lunch. You wont regret it! The canyon is hot hot hot in the summer time More

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Spokane, Washington
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

I have a jetboat and I would rather boat there then anywhere in the world More

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Cascade, Idaho, United States
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

We enjoyed it would go again. Could spend more time just walking and looking. More

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Spokane, WA
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

It is truly Gods country. So beautiful, quiet and you see amazing wildlife not to mention the great rapids! More

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Walla Walla, Washington
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

...or just Hells Canyon...it is beyond belief and what a nice area to visit when you are done seeing the canyon. More

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Shadowtrax
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012
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My wife and I took a Hells Canyon boat excursion up the Snake River while visiting friends and family in August. What incredible scenery and fun! You'll start out at one of the marinas (Clarkston marina, or Lewiston's Hell's Gate Marina) early in the morning, and then spend most of the day on the river hitting rapids and looking at... More

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Spokane, Washington
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011

Go in the summer, serious go in the summer. Wild, crazy, amazing and hot. More

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