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The statue of Sacajawea, the Lemhi-Shoshone woman who accompanied Lewis and Clark on their expedition as an inter-
preter and guide through the western United States, stands proudly on Salmon's main street.
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Salmon
Hemmed in by sheer cliffs, the dangerous, churning rapids of the Salmon River—a power-
fultorrent that theShoshonetribe believed nohumancouldevensurvive—have earned the
waterwaythenicknameRiverofNoReturn.Eventually,however,boatmenlearnedtomas-
ter its white water, and today thrilling raft trips and jet-boat tours are available.
Surrounded by tall mountain ranges, the town of Salmon is also the home of the Saca-
jawea Interpretive and Education Center, celebrating the Lemhi-Shoshone woman who
served as interpreter for Lewis and Clark as they crossed the Bitterroot Mountains. A one-
mile-long walk brings her historic culture to life.
White-water outfitters offer a variety of trips, which range in length from a few hours
to several days. Despite the remoteness of the setting, a day spent shooting rapids ends not
with a can of beans but with a sizzling steak at a comfortable camp under the stars.
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