About the Tour
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The committee planning the 56th Westrek to be held in June of 2026 has been underway since September of 2024. It will be headquartered at the Hells Canyon Grand Resort located in Lewiston, Idaho (Click on the Lodging Button above for details on the hotel and RV Park).
Two of the touring days will follow along local portions of the path Lewis and Clark took on their way to the Pacific Ocean while one day will follow an overland route back to the Lewis – Clark Valley. The routes are going to take us through areas mostly traveled on two lane roads.
On the page below we are asking for a little information about your initial interest in attending the 56th Westrek (Click on the Letter of Interest Button below for a printable copy of the page). If you plan to attend, please reply to Alice Steffensen at the address below. Alice has agreed to serve as the keeper of the list of attendees as well as the treasurer of next year’s tour. The committee members are as follows, but will be expanded as work is added.
Jim and Susan Stutzman: Cell (208) 791-4994
Pat and Nancy Emerich: Cell (509) 254-3008
Chuck and Alice Steffensen: Cell (208) 284-3008
Two of the touring days will follow along local portions of the path Lewis and Clark took on their way to the Pacific Ocean while one day will follow an overland route back to the Lewis – Clark Valley. The routes are going to take us through areas mostly traveled on two lane roads.
On the page below we are asking for a little information about your initial interest in attending the 56th Westrek (Click on the Letter of Interest Button below for a printable copy of the page). If you plan to attend, please reply to Alice Steffensen at the address below. Alice has agreed to serve as the keeper of the list of attendees as well as the treasurer of next year’s tour. The committee members are as follows, but will be expanded as work is added.
Jim and Susan Stutzman: Cell (208) 791-4994
Pat and Nancy Emerich: Cell (509) 254-3008
Chuck and Alice Steffensen: Cell (208) 284-3008
The information below will be used to estimate the number of participants and allow us
to come up with tour costs and be able to contact you with any updates.
Name: ________________________________
Address: ______________________________
City: _________________________________ State: ________________
Zip: ___________
Email: ___________________________________________________
Phone Number: ______________________ Cell Number: _______________________
We plan to attend the 2026 Westrek:
Number in your group: _____________
Number of children under the age of 12: ___________
You can reach Alice at the following:
Alice Steffensen
19070 Flora Road
Nampa, Idaho 83687
Email: [email protected]
Cell Phone: (208) 284-3008
to come up with tour costs and be able to contact you with any updates.
Name: ________________________________
Address: ______________________________
City: _________________________________ State: ________________
Zip: ___________
Email: ___________________________________________________
Phone Number: ______________________ Cell Number: _______________________
We plan to attend the 2026 Westrek:
Number in your group: _____________
Number of children under the age of 12: ___________
You can reach Alice at the following:
Alice Steffensen
19070 Flora Road
Nampa, Idaho 83687
Email: [email protected]
Cell Phone: (208) 284-3008
Optional Day
We have planned an optional ½-day Hells Canyon Jet Boat Tour on the Snake River for Saturday, June 13th. Hells Canyon is the deepest river gorge in North America. You will travel through vast reaches of remote wilderness and whitewater rapids located along the borders of eastern Washington, western Idaho and eastern Oregon. Along the way you will see the remnants of the early mining camp of Eureka Bar including the hotel/saloon, post office and a building for a stamp mill. You will also visit Cache Creek to view an interpretive center maintained by the U.S. Forest Service. The tour includes a freshly prepared deli-style packed lunch and beverages. Your boat includes deep cushioned seating, state of the art marine sound system, field of view sliding marine windows and an on-board rest room.
An interesting historical note concerning Hells Canyon is that the United States Postal Service has been operating a Mail Boat through the rugged terrain of Hells Canyon since 1919. The boat has delivered mail once a week to the many ranchers, miners and homesteaders who lived in Hells Canyon. Some still live there to this day!
The duration of the tour is 6 hours (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.). Costs, including tax, are as follows:
Adults - $175
Children 4 – 11 - $125
Children 3 and under - $45 (1 child per each full paying passenger)
An interesting historical note concerning Hells Canyon is that the United States Postal Service has been operating a Mail Boat through the rugged terrain of Hells Canyon since 1919. The boat has delivered mail once a week to the many ranchers, miners and homesteaders who lived in Hells Canyon. Some still live there to this day!
The duration of the tour is 6 hours (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.). Costs, including tax, are as follows:
Adults - $175
Children 4 – 11 - $125
Children 3 and under - $45 (1 child per each full paying passenger)
Flying Into the Area
For those flying into the area. the cities of Lewiston and Clarkston are located next to each other only to be separated by the Snake River. The area is served by the Lewiston – Nez Perce County Airport in Lewiston, Idaho. Flights into this airport are through Delta Airlines. Pullman-Moscow Airport is located 35 miles to the north between the cities of Pullman, Washington and Moscow, Idaho. This airport is served by Alaska Airlines. Spokane International Airport is located 115 miles to the north and usually takes two hours and 15 minutes to drive to Lewiston.
