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Folks that come to White Bird to stay or
visit, are not looking for fancy restaurants, shopping malls
and a non stop nightlife. People come to White Bird to
relax, and enjoy the beauty of this small frontier town.
Our little village of 150 or so, consists of ranchers,
farmers, cowboys, river folks and people who are interested
in a quiet, peaceful life surrounded by the beauty of the
Salmon and Snake River and the rolling hills filled with
abundant wild life. Listed below are some activities
that you may be interested in:
Jet Boat Tours - Explore the
Salmon and Snake River. You will see wildlife, ancient
rock formations and American Indian pictographs. Enjoy
the Kirkwood Historical Museum and an unforgettable ride.
Fishing Tour - Steelhead,
Salmon, Sturgeon, Trout, Bass, the Salmon and Snake Rivers
are filled with these fish and more. Let an experienced
guide take you out for a fishing trip you won't forget.
White sand beaches line the Salmon River which is
approximately 5 miles away.
Hunting Guides and Outfitters -
Whatever game your into, be it elk, deer, big game, chukar or
turkey, White Bird offers many options for people who want an
experienced guide to help them.
Floating and Kayaking trips -
Whether it's a day trip or many days trip, there are many
guides in this area who offer a fun filled adventure on the
water. You can rent boats and go yourself as well.
Shopping - Although there is not
much in the way of shopping per se, there are a few
noteworthy places we recommend you visit. the White
Bird Antique Store, which will soon have the White Bird
Museum intact is an excellent place to find interesting and
affordable items. They also offer trophy mounts for
your walls, featuring elk and other game. The store is
located at the old White Bird pharmacy, old Doc Foskett's
store. It is a beautiful store, filled with
history and variety of unusual items. The Canyon House
is a great place to find new and unusual gifts. They
also sell fishing supplies, knives, and things that may come
in handy when visiting White Bird. There is also a
liquor store and a small general store for basics. All
of these stores are located in White Bird, a mere 6 miles
from 'The Birdhouse'.
Dining - White Bird has two
places to dine. Mac's Supper Club and Hoot's.
Mac's Supper Club and Bar is open for lunch and dinner
Wednesday - Sunday. It specializes in prime rib and steak,
excellent homemade food, and burgers. Hoot's also doubles as a gas station and is 4
miles from the place and is open for breakfast. Grangeville
is about a 20 minute drive north and Riggins is a 30 minute
drive south.
Nightlife - There are two bars
in town, Mac's Supper Club which has PBR and specialty beers
along with liquor and the Silver Dollar which offers karaoke
on the weekends with Delbert.
Hiking - The White Bird
Battlefield is a great place to visit. The round
trip is about 1.5 miles. The trail climbs 460 feet in
elevation. This place marks the beginning of the Nez Perce
war with the Army. Please bring water in the summer and
stay on the path. There are no restrooms on the trail.
Driving - The second deepest
canyon in America is Hells Canyon. It's a 16 mile drive
in, once your cross the Salmon River and it is breathtaking.
At the end of the road is Pittsburgh Landing. There is
an ancient American Indian site with pictographs and great
camping spots. It is right on the Snake River.
Other notable activities:
Antler Hunting
Mushroom Hunting - If you like Morels, there
are a lot around here!
Bicyclists - The old White Bird Grade offers a
twisted, scenic ride off of the highway
ATV Enthusiasts - You are in ATV country!
Gold Mining, Sluicing, Panning - Many people
have found gold in this area and on The Salmon River
Rock Enthusiasts - Idaho offers many different
kinds of rocks, garnets and rubies are a common find.
Trap Shooting/Gun Club
Local Rodeo's and Horse Trail Riding
Please ask your hosts, Linda or Pat about any
of these activities and they would be happy to help arrange a
trip or answer any questions you may have.
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