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Nez Perce National Historical Park
Natural Features & Ecosystems

natural features & ecosystems includes:

Geologic Formations
 

Park sites exist on varied geography consisting of mountains, plains, prairies, and river corridors. The natural features extend across most of the eastern pacific northwest, through the north central Rocky Mountains, and into the great plains.
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.

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