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Nez Perce National Historical ParkA 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 Open All Year (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
Memorial Day to Labor Day: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
September to May: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Phone: (208) 843-7001

Location: Eleven miles east of Lewiston, Idaho on Highway 95.

The Visitor Center has 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 All Year (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
May to September: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
September to May: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Phone
(406) 689-3155

Location: The Battlefield is ten miles west of Wisdom, Montana on State Highway 43.

The Visitor Center has restrooms. The park also offers a picnic area, fishing, and areas for viewing wildlife.

Bear Paw Battlefield

 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.


 

Original art work by Roy Anderson depicting Lewis and Clark meeting the Nez Perce for the first time.  

Did You Know?
In September of 1805 Lewis and Clark crossed into Nez Perce country. A debate ensued among the Nez Perce. Should they assist these strangers or attack them? A female Nez Perce elder, Wetxuuwíis (Wet-k'hoo-wees)urged her people to do them no harm. Her words were heeded; the expedition was welcomed.

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