• Big Hole National Battlefield, Wisdom Montana

    Big Hole

    National Battlefield Montana

Support Your Park

Job Corp

A Job Corp crew at Big Hole National Battlefield

NPS

Many great ways exist to assist the National Park Service and parks near you. Volunteer opportunites abound in most national parks. Other great ways to show your support are by purchasing books at park bookstores or by joining a friends group or other partners. The best way to support your parks is by visiting them often.

Did You Know?

Tradition Cradleboard design of roses protected the child from evil spirits.

A Nez Perce cradleboard, or tee-kas, kept the baby safe and snug until he or she was ready to walk. Nez Perce parents believed that cradleboards gave children straight backs and legs and strong spirits. One-third of the Nez Perce involved in the 1877 War where young children.