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National Historical Park · ID, MT, OR, WA

Nez Perce National Historical Park

Since time immemorial, the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home to the nimíipuu (Nez Perce) people. Extremely resilient, they survived the settling of the United States and adapted to a changed world. Nez Perce National Historical Park consists of 38 places important to the history and culture of the nimíipuu. Explore these places. Learn their stories.

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Photos

Colorful painted tipi on green lawn
Every morning in the summer Rangers put a tipi on the front lawn of the visitor center. Visitors are always welcome to help.
Petroglyph carvings on the bank of the Snake River.
Buffalo Eddy contains many petroglyphs and is considered a ancient crossing place.
Birds in flight across a grassy field.
Birds take flight across a grassy field.
Elder (Mylie Lawyer) sitting in front of Old Buffalo hide tipi.
The only known remaining complete buffalo hide tipi belonging to a Nez Perce.
Horses and riders dressed in native regalia.
This horse parade was held in the Spalding picnic area during the parks 50th anniversary in 2015.
Blue Camas flowers in a prairie field.
Camas has been a food staple of the Nez Perce for thousands of years.

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Craft Demonstrations
  • Cultural Demonstrations
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs