The purpose of Nez Perce National Historical Park is to facilitate protection and offer interpretation of Nez Perce sites that have exceptional value in commemorating the history of the United States; to preserve and protect tangible resources that document the history of the Nez Perce peoples and the significant role of the Nez Perce in North American history; and to interpret the culture and history of the Nez Perce peoples and promote documentation to enhance that interpretation. The Park protects historical and cultural landmarks that hold profound cultural and spiritual value for the Nez Perce people. Park sites also illustrate the historic role of the Nez Perce people in the westward expansion of the United States. Sites include historic buildings, missions, battlefields, cemeteries, archaeological sites, cultural landscapes, geologic features, and trails. The park sites continue to be used by modern Nez Perce people and allow for continued use of traditional resources.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Clearwater Region
Clearwater Economic Development Association (ID) Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Clearwater Management Council (ID) Discover Your Northwest Idaho Department of Fish & Game Idaho Transportation Department Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, National Park Service Lewis-Clark State College (ID) Nez Perce Tribe Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail, USDA Forest Service Nez Perce Trail Foundation North Central Idaho Travel Association Northwest Passage Scenic Byway Kooskia National Fish Hatchery, US Fish & Wildlife Service University of Idaho USDA Forest Service Senators: Michael Crapo (R-ID), James E. Risch (R-ID), Jon Tester (D-MT), Steve Daines (R-MT), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Patty Murray (D-WA), Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
Representatives: Russ Fulcher (R-ID-1), Michael “Mike” Simpson (R-ID-2). Matt Rosendale (R-MT), Cliff Bentz (R-OR-2), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-5) | ||
Last updated: February 9, 2022