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Nez Perce National Historical ParkTheme(s): Native American | Westward Expansion | |
Description:
For thousands of years the valleys, prairies, mountains and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home to the Nez Perce people. The Park contains 38 sites, mostly in Idaho, but others that follow a trail from the Wallowa mountains of Oregon, through central Idaho, Wyoming and Montana - 1500 miles all together.
There are two main Visitor Centers, one at Park Headquarters in Spalding, Idaho - 11 miles east of Lewiston and the other at Big Hole National Battlefield, 10 miles west of Wisdom, Montana. Both facilities are staffed year around by personnel who can answer your questions about the local area, the Nez Perce People and the War of 1877.
Designations:
Big Hole National Battlefield (1963)
Accessibility:
Visitor Centers and restroom facilities are all handicapped accessible.
Getting Around:
There is no public transportation in the Park, most touring is done by auto , motorcycle and bicycles.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Swimming | Wilderness Area | Wildlife Viewing | Backpacking | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Stargazing | Cross Country Skiing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Nez Perce National Historical Park
Plane:
Air service is available into Lewiston, Idaho, 10 miles west of Park Headquarters and Visitor Center at Spalding, ID. Other Park sites are not easily accessible by plane.
Car:
The Park's 38 sites are best visited by car. Most are located on or near state highways. Check the "Touring The Park" section of the web page for details on each : http://www.nps.gov/nepe
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