North Central Idaho is an area which spans the central part of the state of Idaho and borders Oregon, Montana, and Washington. It is the southern half of the Idaho Panhandle region and is rich in agriculture and natural resources. Lewis and Clark travelled through this area on their journey to the Pacific Ocean in 1805-06. The primary cities in this region are Lewiston and Moscow, home of the University of Idaho. Geography North Central Idaho consists of the following counties: Clearwater Idaho Latah Lewis Nez Perce With the exception of the southern portion of Idaho County, this region observes Pacific Time.South of the western-flowing Salmon River, Idaho observes Mountain Time, beginning at Riggins. Primary cities Lewiston: inland port on the Snake River, first capital of Idaho Territory in 1863. Moscow: home of the University of Idaho, established in 1889. Highways Federal - US-12 - west to Walla Walla, east to Missoula - US-95 - north to Coeur d'Alene, south to southwestern Idaho - US-195 - north to Pullman and Spokane State Attractions Lakes Dworshak Reservoir – North Fork of Clearwater River Rivers Clearwater Lochsa Selway Palouse Salmon Snake Forests Clearwater National Forest Nez Perce National Forest Payette National Forest Parks McCroskey State Park Nez Perce National Historical Park Dworshak State Park Hells Gate State Park Winchester State Park External links Visit North Central Idaho - travel site Visit Idaho - official state travel site University of Idaho - official site Regions of Idaho Geography of Clearwater County, Idaho Geography of Idaho County, Idaho Geography of Latah County, Idaho Geography of Lewis County, Idaho Geography of Nez Perce County, Idaho