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Discover Kamiah, ID: Tourism, Community Events, and Outdoor Fun

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today’s episode, we sit down with Janet Brennan, the Kamiah Chamber of Commerce vice president in northern Idaho. Janet shares the rich history of Kamiah—a community that reinvented itself from its logging roots to a vibrant outdoor recreation and tourism destination.

DISCUSSION

1. Kamiah, Idaho: Location and Overview

2. History and Evolution of Kamiah

3. The Kamiah Chamber of Commerce

4. Janet’s Role as Vice President

5. Kamiah Chamber Infrastructure and Operations

6. Transition to a Tourism-Based Economy

7. Life as a New Resident in Kamiah

8. Outdoor Recreation and Personal Passions

9 Community Challenges and Collaborative Solutions

10 Signature Events and Activities in Kamiah

• Annual Free Barbecue Days
• Fourth of July parade
• Christmas celebrations
• St. Patrick’s Day
• Contributions from local businesses, e.g., Kami Steakhouse and Grill’s year-round events

11. Arts, Culture, and Local Businesses

• Coffee shops and gathering spaces (The Loft)
• Community pride in local food and beverage offerings
• Notable businesses: Hearthstone Elegant Lodge, Pizza Factory, K Hotel and Bar, Sassy Spodge
• Exploring Kamiah: Digital Tour of the Chamber Website

12. Native American Heritage and The Nez Perce

• Historical context of the Nez Perce Reservation and its continuing cultural presence
• Lewis and Clark connection
• Annual powwow and Itsye Casino as cultural highlights

CONNECT WITH THE KAMIAH BAY CHAMBER

To Learn more about Kamiah, Idaho, visit the Kamiah Chamber of Commerce website at https://www.kamiahchamber.com/, and follow them on their social media: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KamiahChamber/

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Kamiah ID, Kamiah Chamber of Commerce, Visit North Central Idaho, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast

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