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Nez Perce National Historical Park
National Historical Park · ID,MT,OR,WA
Since time immemorial, the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home to the nimíipuu (Nez Perce) people. Extremely resilient, they survived the settling of the United States and adapted to a changed world. Nez Perce National Historical Park consists of 38 places important to the history and culture of the nimíipuu. Explore these places. Learn their stories.
Official NPS page →Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Things to Do
Nez Perce Legends Tour
Three legend sites along the Clearwater river highlighting the trickster Coyote.
See the Camas Flowers Bloom on Weippe Prairie
The prairie has always been a traditional gathering place for the nimí·pu· (Nez Perce). Families come to dig for camas bulbs (an important staple in the nimí·pu· diet), socialize, and worship. Blooms can be seen in the springtime.
Spalding Walking Tour
Historic area with cultural, state and national significance.
Watch the Coho Salmon Run on Lapwai Creek
Coho Salmon have used the waterways of North Central Idaho for millennia to travel to and from the Ocean. In 1984 Coho Salmon were listed as an extinct species, but the hard work of the Nez Perce Fisheries Program has brought them back.
Visitor Centers
- Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center
Webcams
Source: National Park Service.