Gifford (Lewiston, Orofino, Lapwai: homes, travel, art)

[Dave99]

Anyone ever heard of it? Have you ever visited this town?

[pimit2]

I have friends at Lapwai about 10 miles east of Lewiston and, being a fly fisherman, I have nosed around the Gifford, Summit, Melrose area. Gifford is 15 miles east of Lapwai, and it is part of the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. I don't remember a "town", just a few small homes here and there. Gravel roads. Small creeks. Rolling hills. Scattered trees. No fish!


pimit2 (Bob)

[Dave99]

Thanks Bob.

So, you've been there recently. I wondered how much if any, it has changed. I was born in Orofino and have many relatives in the Lewiston area. I spent almost every summer in Gifford growing up. It was a paradise in the summer for kids. I don't remember much about the area beyond that except the massive grain towers.

I've never heard of Lapwai but the name Melrose sounds familiar.

[pimit2]

Hey Dave99,

It's been 4-5 years since I was there. I do remember the grain elevators, now that you mentioned them.

When you head out of Lewiston on 12/95 you are travelling along the Clearwater River. At the town of Spalding, highways 12 and 95 separate. Highway 12 goes east toward Orofino (one of my favorite areas in Idaho), and 95 heads south. Just a couple of miles south on 95, you'll pass through the small town of Lapwai (also with big grain elevators).

It sounds like you had some good times in Gifford!

Regards,

pimit2 (Bob)

[Dave99]

Just a polite bump for those who may have a connection to Gifford, Orofino, Lewiston.