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Nez Perce National Historical Park A white canvas tipi in front of the Spalding Visitor Center, Spalding Idaho. This is the primary visitor center for the park.
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Nez Perce National Historical Park
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Nez Perce National Historical Park - Spalding
Open daily (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
(208) 843-7001

The Visitor Center is located eleven miles east of Lewiston, Idaho on Highway 95.as restrooms and a book store. Visitor services such as accommodations, restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores are located ten miles west of the park in Lewiston, Idaho. Campgrounds can be found at Hells Gate State Park in Clarkston, Washington and Winchester Lake State Park in Winchester, Idaho.

Big Hole National Battlefield
Open daily (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
(406) 689-3155

The Visitor Center is located ten miles west of Wisdom, Montana on State Highway 43. has restrooms. The park also offers a picnic area, fishing, and areas for viewing wildlife.

Bear Paw Battlefield
Open daily from dawn to dusk.
(406) 357-3130

The Blaine County Museum in Chinook has a film and exhibits about the battle at Bear Paw. During the summer, the museum is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. They close for lunch between 12:00 and 1:00 pm. Hours vary for the rest of the year, generally Monday through Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 pm.











 

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The great Nez Perce rodeo rider Jackson Sundown on his horse, circa 1920. NPS photo NEPE-HI-1922

Did You Know?
Horses came into Nez Perce country about the 1730s and the Nez Perce became well known for their large herds of fine horses. The Nez Perce practiced selective breeding to obtain the traits of intelligence, endurance, and speed.
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Last Updated: September 02, 2010 at 09:13 MST