The Lolo Trail Center is located 35 miles southwest of Missoula, Montana, on U.S. Hwy 12, along the Nez Perce Trail. It is completely surrounded by the wonderful nature that has always been the trademark of the beautiful Lolo National Forest. Alternately called the Lolo Trail, the Nez Perce Trail and the Lewis and Clark Trail, the 120-mile route from Lolo, Mont., to Weippe, Idaho, is a priceless historic artifact.

In remembrance of the Expedition, as well as many other important historic elements of foregone days, we have constructed the Lewis and Clark Exhibition Center on our new 6000 square-feet addition to the property. Inside the Lewis and Clark Exhibition Center you'll experience a tribute to our magnificent history through a vast selection of art and crafts, as well as our wonderful library.

In addition, the Lolo Trail Center also has the grotto - featuring rock, log and slate construction with 13' and 18' flow-thru thermal pools of ceramic, not mud. Upstairs we have a conference center and library, Dinner Theatre, Wolf Den and gallery. Our gift shops are also one of a kind. The "Silver Nugget" has unique silver jewelry as well as antiques and other quality items that will make for a special memento of your stay with us. "The Lewis and Clark Exhibition Center" also displays a large variety of elegant historic and traditional souvenirs.

Lolo Trail Center is a place where you can view replicas of Lewis & Clark memorabilia (including their 1803 rifle), Mandan War axes, and many gift items from president Jefferson to the Indian Chiefs; a library-book store; many souvenir gift items; a mini-museum; displays by the Nez Perce, Salish and Kootenai Peoples and the U.S. Forest Service; and, collectibles including fine sculptures and art work. 

Here's an example of a piece of history that you can view, and purchase, at the Lolo Trail Center:

A pipe tomahawk is a smoking pipe and tomahawk in one nifty tool!  While the pipe tomahawk could be used as a weapon, if necessary, it was usually carried as a status symbol by influential members of a Native American tribe and used for smoking in different ceremonies. Merriwether Lewis had a pipe tomahawk which was lost at Canoe camp on the Clearwater River on October 7th 1805. The Corp of Discovery also carried twelve pipe tomahawks to be given as gifts. We too, carry accurately reproduced pipe tomahawks to be given as gifts. Come and see a piece of the Lewis and Clark journey at the Lolo Trail Center!