A Park About A People For All People
For countless generations, the Nimiipuu or Nez Perce have lived among the rivers, canyons, prairies, and mountians of the inland northwest. Since the beginning of time, the Nez Perce have called this place home. Nez Perce National Historical Park offers a unique perspective of the American west - not from the Mississippi River looking west, but from an ancient homeland looking out.
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Big Hole National Battlefield
After fleeing their homeland, pursued by the US Army, the attack at Big Hole exemplifies the hardships and tragedies of the Nez Perce flight of 1877.
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Bear Paw Battlefield
After fleeing over 1,000 miles, the Nez Perce flight of 1877 ended here. This quiet and compelling site is sacred ground for all who fought here.
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Explore the Past with our Virtual Museum
Explore objects that embody the spirituality, beliefs, and traditions of the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) and offer a brief look at a vibrant living culture.
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Join our Virtual Community!
Come and experience new ways of bringing the park directly to you. We invite you to connect to the park's Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube sites.
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Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail
The Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail protects the 1,170 mile trail taken by several bands of Nez Perce during the flight of 1877.
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Did You Know?
In 1994 the Idaho Fish and Game Department drained Tolo Lake, a site of Nez Perce National Historical Park, for a restoration project. In the lake bottom, six to eight Columbian mammoth skeletons were found. A replica skeleton is on display in Grangeville, Idaho