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Nez Perce National Historical ParkThe Grave of Tuekakas (Chief Joseph the Elder), Joseph Oregon. One of thirty-eight sites in Nez Perce NHP
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Nez Perce National Historical Park
Places To Go

Nez Perce National Historical Park offers a host of sites, activities, and facilities throughout the year. A visit the park should include a stop at a park visitor center, at the Spalding site or at Big Hole National Battlefield.

The park is unlike more traditional National Park units, with thirty-eight sites spread over four states, you should plan your visit accordingly.

Canoe Camp. At the end of September, 1805, the expedition built canoes here for the last leg of their journey to the Pacific.  

Did You Know?
Nez Perce National Historical Park has three sites used by the Lewis and Clark expedition - the Weippe Prairie (1805), Canoe Camp (1805), and Long Camp (1806). The Lolo Trail, the ancient travel route used by the expedition in 1805 and 06 is also included as a park site.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST