Sacajawea State Park Interpretive Center — Attraction in Pasco

There’s something sacred in the ground here — something deeper than a museum or a park. The Sacajawea Interpretive Center isn’t just a stop on a map; it’s a whisper from the past, echoing across the high grass and cottonwood trees of the Lemhi Valley.

The exhibits are thoughtful — grounded, tactile, and human. You don’t just read about her — you feel her presence, moving quietly between two worlds, guiding men through untamed land, all while carrying her child and holding her culture in her heart. It’s one of the most under-told stories in American history — and here, it’s finally given breath.

The center itself is beautifully laid out: peaceful walking trails, clean grounds, informative panels, and a stunning view of the Idaho sky stretching endlessly above. Staff are kind, deeply informed, and clearly passionate about honoring her story with accuracy and care.

If you’re traveling through Salmon or even just tracing your way along the old lines of the Lewis & Clark trail, make this stop. It’s not loud. It doesn’t scream. It invites you to listen.

And when you leave, you’ll carry her with you — that quiet strength, that unshakable grace — into the next leg of...

Our absolute favorite place to go. Perfect to take the little ones to learn something new or just go visit the park rangers which are super friendly. We love visiting the museum aside from being a nice escape from the heat its informatuve, peaceful and they have ranger badges for the kids to collect. I absolutely love everything about this place.Especially Ms Barb she's the highlight of our trips and surprisingly she's the first ranger I see actually running around getting the park fixed up for us to enjoy. We love visiting with her. She's basically part of...

This museum is a little hidden gem. My mother and I stumbled across this when we went for a walk in the park. We didn't know how fascinating the Lewis and Clark story was as it related to Sacajawea and her family. The small glimpse into her life, her happiness at seeing her brother, how she traveled with a 7 month old son, the back story of her husband, brought to life a much told history. Well worth visiting. And a special shout out to the park ranger who didn't close the museum until we were through, unaware that the museum had closed a half...