Idaho Treasure Hunters

Idaho Historical Markers – Asa Smith Mission

Steve — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:11:43 +0000

Location of Idaho historical marker: U.S. 12 – Milepost 67.6 A Massachusetts Congregationalist, Smith Spent two years here learning the Nez Perce language and starting a mission. Coming here May 10, 1839, to study with Lawyer, an important Nez Perce leader, he stayed to work on an Indian dictionary and to hold daily religious [...]

Metal Detecting During The Winter Months

Steve — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:57:37 +0000

I realize when you saw metal detecting during the winter months in the title of this post you figured I had lost my marbles, but no, they are still intact. Besides, if I do lose them, I'll make sure they are steelies so I can find them with my metal detector. Here in the [...]

Idaho Historical Markers – Gold Rush Ferry

Steve — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 15:00:55 +0000

Location of Idaho historical marker: U.S. 12 – Milepost 52.5 An Old ferry near here took thousands of eager fortune hunters to a trail that climbed out of this canyon to rich gold fields discovered at Pierce in 1860. You still can follow their spetacular route to Weippe Prairie, where in 1805 Lewis and [...]

Idaho Historical Markers – Lewis And Clark 2

Steve — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:57:57 +0000

Location of Idaho historical marker: U.S. 12 – Milepost 47.4 On their way way in 1805, Lewis and Clark descended into Clearwater Canyon on an old Indian Trail Across from here. After more than a month's search, they finally reached a westward river where they could use canoes. From here they continued another 16 [...]

Idaho Historical Markers – Lenore Tram

Steve — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 19:38:58 +0000

Location of Idaho historical marker: U.S. 12 – Milepost 28.3 In 1898, After rail service from Lewiston reached Lenore, a tramway was begun to ship grain from Camas Prairie (1,600 feet above) to a new freight stop directly across the river. Previously, grain wagons descended a long steep hill from the prairie. Gravity moved [...]