• Nez Perce National Historical Park. Front Page banner photograph is of Heart of the Monster, an ancient place where the Nez Perce creation story originates. The secondary page photograph is of Nez Perce beadwork.

    Nez Perce

    National Historical Park ID,MT,OR,WA

For Teachers

Ranger Tipi Program

The most popular education program is a tipi pitch. The kids get a chance to put up and then take down a tipi.

Nez Perce National Historical Park

Nez Perce National Historical Park offers a unique opportunity to learn about a people and culture that has been part of this land for thousands of years.

To experience this special place, we have provided all of the information that you need to schedule a program and get information on how to use the story of the Nez Perce in your classroom. Enjoy your visit!

  • Camas Citizen Science Monitoring Program Camas Citizen Science Monitoring Program

    Resources for teachers, students, volunteers, and interested visitors

  • Help Protect our Shared Past Help Protect our Shared Past

    Things to remember when visiting the park Read More

Did You Know?

Petroglyph of Big Horn at Buffalo Eddy, a site of Nez Perce National Historical Park

The Nez Perce made hunting bows from the  horn of the Big Horn Sheep, an animal that is native to their homeland.