Big Hole National Battlefield, Montana
Big Hole National Battlefield is a memorial to the people who fought and died here on August 9 and 10, 1877; combatants in a five month conflict that came to be called the Nez Perce War of 1877. Like other Indi... More
Canoe Camp, Nez Perce national historical park
Canoe Camp is best known as the place where the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery worked with the Nez Perce to carve the canoes which took the Corps to the Pacific Ocean in 1805.
Henry Spalding's Mission Site - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
In the summer of 1838, Henry Spalding and his wife moved their mission complex from Lapwai Creek to its present location, below the visitor center for Nez Perce National Historical Park. In 1974, archaeologists... More
William Craig's Homestead - National Parks Gallery
When the American Fur Company went out of business in 1840, William Craig settled in the Lapwai Valley. He met a Nez Perce headman known as Thunder Eyes and fell in love with his daughter and married her. Willi... More
Pierce Courthouse - National Parks Gallery
Pierce Courthouse stands as a reminder of the gold rush that swept through the region in the 1860s. The namesake of the courthouse, Elias Davidson Pierce, discovered gold in the creeks above Orofino, which trig... More
Tourist Attraction - Saint Joseph's Mission
Beginning in the 1830s and continuing for the remainder of the nineteenth century, Protestant and Roman Catholic missionaries spent time among the Nez Perce. Despite fierce competition from some of the Protesta... More
Cottonwood Skirmish Site - National Parks Gallery
In the immediate aftermath of the battle at White Bird Canyon, the Nez Perce crossed the Salmon River twice and reappeared on the Camas Prairie. As they crossed the prairie, they fought with the U.S. Army and v... More
Cow Island Landing - National Parks Gallery
Cow Island Landing was a popular spot where steamboats unloaded goods for Fort Benton when the river’s water levels were too low to continue on. The supplies would be stockpiled here until they could be freight... More
Whitebird Battlefield Overlook - National Parks Gallery
On the plateau above the town of Whitebird Idaho, the first battle of the war between the United States government and various bands of the Nez Perce and their allies occurred. On the morning of June 17, 1877, ... More
McBeth House - National Parks Gallery
Sue McBeth arrived in Lapwai in 1873 as a teacher and her sister Kate followed in 1879. Sue and Kate McBeth built on Henry and Eliza Spalding's work and continued to strengthen the Presbyterian Church, vigorous... More
Musselshell Meadow - National Parks Gallery
Before the arrival of settlers and sustained agriculture and ranching, the Nez Perce frequented the prairies above the Clearwater River to gather camas. After the Treaty of 1863, Weippe Prairie was out of the r... More
Northern Idaho Indian Agent Cabin
When the federal government established a relationship with native people, the Indian agent represented that association. The agent was responsible for fulfilling the stipulations spelled out in a treaty such a... More
Weippe Prairie, Nez Perce national historical park
The prairie has always been a traditional gathering place for the Nimiipuu. Families come to dig for camas bulbs (an important staple in the Nimiipuu diet), socialize, and worship. It was here on September 20, ... More
Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center
The Spalding area is home to the Nez Perce National Historical Park's visitor center and park headquarters along with several historic sites, including the Watson's Store, the Spalding Presbyterian Church, the ... More
Coyote's Fishnet, Nez Perce national historical park
According to Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) legend, in autumn the people go to buffalo country to get food for the winter. Coyote had forgotten about this annual trip and was in the Clearwater River fishing for salmon. B... More
Tolo Lake, Nez Perce national historical park
Tolo Lake is the largest natural water body on the Camas Prairie. The Nez Perce name for Tolo Lake is Tepahlewam or Split Rocks. Forced from the Wallowa Valley in northwestern Oregon, several bands of Nez Perce... More
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Children at the Lapwai school in Nez Perce National Historical Park.
Confluence Overlook, Nez Perce national historical park
Far below the Confluence Overlook on the north bank of the Clearwater River, Donald MacKenzie established a trading post in August of 1812. The fur trading post proved unsuccessful because the Nez Perce wanted ... More
Clearwater Battlefield, Nez Perce national historical park
In the weeks following the battle at White Bird Canyon, General Oliver O. Howard pursued the Nez Perce across the reservation. On July 11, 1877, General Howard crossed the South Fork of the Clearwater above the... More
Joseph Canyon Viewpoint - National Parks Gallery
The canyon seen from this overlook was one of the winter homes of the Chief Joseph band of Nez Perce. Tradition holds that Chief Joseph was born in a cave along the east bank of the creek.
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Old Chief Joseph Gravesite - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
This sacred site is dedicated to Tıwi·teqıs, also known as Old Chief Joseph. Old Chief Joseph was a Nez Perce leader who refused to sell his Wallowa homeland and sign the 1863 Treaty. Before he died in 1871, he... More
Big Hole National Battlefield, Montana
Big Hole National Battlefield is a memorial to the people who fought and died here on August 9 and 10, 1877; combatants in a five month conflict that came to be called the Nez Perce War of 1877. Like other Indi... More
Big Hole National Battlefield, Montana
Big Hole National Battlefield is a memorial to the people who fought and died here on August 9 and 10, 1877; combatants in a five month conflict that came to be called the Nez Perce War of 1877. Like other Indi... More
Big Hole National Battlefield, Montana
Big Hole National Battlefield is a memorial to the people who fought and died here on August 9 and 10, 1877; combatants in a five month conflict that came to be called the Nez Perce War of 1877. Like other Indi... More
Big Hole National Battlefield, Montana
Big Hole National Battlefield is a memorial to the people who fought and died here on August 9 and 10, 1877; combatants in a five month conflict that came to be called the Nez Perce War of 1877. Like other Indi... More
Northwest Passage Scenic Byway - Nez Perce National Historical Park in...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A unit of the National Park Service, this visitor center and museum conveys the history and culture of the Nimiipuu people, and provides... More
Northwest Passage Scenic Byway - Tipis near Nez Perce National Histori...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Traditional tipis dot the landscape of the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. But don't be fooled: some are intended as visitor lodging. At N... More
Elena Sisneros - Nez Perce National Historical Park
Elena Sisneros is a senior at Humboldt State University, majoring in environmental science. She has participated in restoration efforts in California and Ecuador. This summer, Elena will assist with native plan... More
Yellowstone National Park, Canyon Creek
At the beginning of September 1877, the Nez Perce emerged from Yellowstone National Park and were pursued by the 7th Cavalry under Colonel Samuel Sturgis. Though both sides surprised each other, the troops char... More
Camas Prairie, Nez Perce national historical park
The rolling hills and plains of the Camas Prairie mark the heart of the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. Rich in resources, the prairie grasslands provided forage for horse herds and camas bulbs could be harvested... More
Dug Bar, Nez Perce national historical park
Following the passage of the 1863 Treaty, Chief Joseph's band was evicted from their Wallow homeland and forced to move onto the new reservation in Idaho. While on their way to the new reservation, Chief Joseph... More
White Bird Battlefield - National Parks Gallery
White Bird Battlefield is the location of the first battle of the Nez Perce Flight of 1877. On June 17, 1877, Captain David Perry and his troops moved into the canyon to strike the native encampment. However, t... More
Fort Lapwai, Nez Perce national historical park
Fort Lawpai played a key role in the events leading up to the Flight of 1877 when General Oliver O. Howard, commanding officer of the Department of the Columbia ordered Chief Joseph’s band to move from their ho... More
Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center
Located in Lapwai, Idaho. Spalding Visitor Center, Nez Perce National Historical Park.
Buffalo Hide Tipi - National Parks Gallery
The tipi was originally much wider, but many years ago, the bottom was trimmed after it had gotten wet.
Hasotino Village Site - National Parks Gallery
Archaeologists working in Nez Perce country have uncovered evidence that the Nez Perce have lived in the Pacific Northwest for close to 11,000 years. One of the largest villages on the Snake River was Hesutiin ... More
Bear Paw Battlefield - National Parks Gallery
The Bear Paw Battlefield is the location of the final battle of the Nez Perce Flight of 1877. It was here on October 5th, 1877, after an 1,100 mile journey and only forty miles short of the Canadian border, tha... More
Buffalo Hide Tipi - National Parks Gallery
Assembling the tipi poles. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Buffalo Hide Tipi - National Parks Gallery
Once the poles were set up, the tipi was carefully unfurled.
Big Hole National Battlefield - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
As the war of 1877 dragged on, the Nez Perce headed east into western Montana, where it was thought that had left the war behind them and would find safety with their Crow friends in Buffalo country. Their opti... More
Tipi poles at Big Hole Battlefield
The empty tipi poles stand in silence at Big Hole Battlefied, commemorating those who fell.
Ant and Yellowjacket - National Parks Gallery
The basalt arch known as Ant and Yellowjacket is a story about sharing. Ant and Yellowjacket argued over which rock they could use to eat their dried Salmon they found along the Clearwater River. They came to b... More
Buffalo Hide Tipi - National Parks Gallery
Once the tipi was unfurled, both sides of the tipi were attached by pins.
Camas Meadows, Nez Perce national historical park
In an effort to slow General Oliver O. Howard down following the attack at Big Hole, a small group of Nez Perce warriors raided Howard's camp at night to steal horses and upset his advance. Howard lost most of ... More
Buffalo Eddy, Nez Perce national historical park
High water over petroglyph rocks at Buffalo Eddy. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Indian paintbrush. Family -Scrophulariaceae (Castilleja occidentalis)
Indian paintbrush. Family -Scrophulariaceae (Castilleja occidentalis) Public domain scan of drawing, botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tree Squirrel, Nez Perce national historical park
Tree Squirrel Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum)
Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum) Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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Grasshopper at Bear Paw Battlefield Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Columnar Basalt, Nez Perce national historical park
Columnar Basalt found along the Snake River near the park's Hasotino village site.
Two-grooved or silver leafed Milk Vetch. Family - Fabaceae (Astragalus...
Two-grooved or silver leafed Milk Vetch. Family - Fabaceae (Astragalus bisculcatus)
Lemhi Penstemon. Family - Scrophulariaceae (Penstemon lemhiensis)
Lemhi Penstemon is a sensitive species that occurs in higher elevations. A population is found at Big Hole NB.
Beaver Dam on Lapwai Creek - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Beaver dam on Lapwai Creek below the park's visitor center at the Spalding site. Beaver's belong to the Castoridae family and their scientific name is Castor Canadensis.
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Larkspur. Family - Ranunculaceae (Delphinium nuttallianum)
Larkspur. Family - Ranunculaceae (Delphinium nuttallianum) Public domain photograph of a wildflower close up, nature, flowers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Showy Milkweed. Family - Asclepiadaceae (Asclepias speciosa)
Showy Milkweed. Family - Asclepiadaceae (Asclepias speciosa)
Gay Feather/Dotted Blazing Star. Family - Asteraceae (Liatris punctate...
Gay Feather/Dotted Blazing Star. Family - Asteraceae (Liatris punctate) Public domain scan of drawing, botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Spalding's Catchfly. Family - Caryophyllaceae (Silene spaldingii)
Spalding's Catchfly. Family - Caryophyllaceae (Silene spaldingii)
Beaver chewed tree - National Parks Gallery
Beaver's live in Lapwai creek, below the park's visitor center. We find evidence of their presence all of the time. Beaver's belong to the Castoridae family and their scientific name is Castor Canadensis.
Camas Lily. Family - Liliaceae (Camassia quamash)
Camas Lily at Big Hole NB. Family - Liliaceae (Camassia quamash)
Prairie Smoke. Family - Rosaceae (Geum triflorum)
Prairie Smoke. Family - Rosaceae (Geum triflorum) Public domain scan of drawing, botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. Family - Asteraceae (Balsamorhiza sagittata)
Arrowleaf Balsamroot. Family - Asteraceae (Balsamorhiza sagittata) Public domain photograph of a wildflower close up, nature, flowers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Flock of Turkeys - National Parks Gallery
Flock of Turkeys at the park's Spalding site.
Elk Thistle. Family - Asteraceae (Cirsium scariosum)
Elk Thistle. Family - Asteraceae (Cirsium scariosum)
Bear Paw Battlefield - National Parks Gallery
The Bear Paw Battlefield is the location of the final battle of the Nez Perce Flight of 1877. It was here on October 5th, 1877, after an 1,100 mile journey and only forty miles short of the Canadian border, tha... More
Big Hole National Battlefield - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Believing that Gen. Oliver O. Howard was far behind them, the Nez Perce camped along the Big Hole River in order to rest and create new tipi poles. Unknown to the Nez Perce, Colonel John Gibbon had left Fort Sh... More
North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), Nez Perce National His...
This semiaquatic mammal is endemic to the North American continent and found along waterways and coasts. Probably not surprisingly, river otters build their dens near water and prefer to prey upon fish.
Purple spring blooms, Nez Perce National Historical Park, 2016.
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Spring blooms, Nez Perce National Historical Park, 2016.
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Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) nesting, Nez Perce National Historical Park...
Osprey, also called fish eagle, sea hawk, river hawk and fish hawk, are a large, fish-eating bird of prey commonly seen nesting along the edge of a body of water that provides adequate food supply. As you might... More
Bird perched in a deciduous tree, Nez Perce National Historical Park, ...
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North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), Nez Perce National His...
This semiaquatic mammal is endemic to the North American continent and found along waterways and coasts. Probably not surprisingly, river otters build their dens near water and prefer to prey upon fish.
Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) nesting, Nez Perce National Historic...
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American robin (Turdus migratorius), Nez Perce National Historical Par...
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North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), Nez Perce National His...
This semiaquatic mammal is endemic to the North American continent and found along waterways and coasts. Probably not surprisingly, river otters build their dens near water and prefer to prey upon fish.
Great blue heron (Ardea herodis) heronry, Nez Perce National Historica...
Great blue herons nest together in large groups called a heronry or heron rookery.
Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus), Nez Perce National Historical Par...
A powerful predator, the great horned owl is well-known for its earlike tufts, intimidating yellow stare and deep hooting voice. This amazing bird is equally at home in deserts, wetlands, forests, grasslands, b... More
Spring blooms, Nez Perce National Historical Park, 2016.
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Native Americans. Camas bulbs spilling out of a basket on a large piece of fur skin hide in Nez Perce National Historical Park.
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Dancer Spalding posing for a picture at Nez Perce National Historical Park.
Nez Perce National Historical Park, Idaho
Gift; Gary Yanker; 1975-1983. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Nez Perce National Historical Park, Idaho
Gift; Gary Yanker; 1975-1983. Public domain photograph of 20th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Children at the Lapwai school in Nez Perce National Historical Park. (...
Children at the Lapwai school in Nez Perce National Historical Park. Keywords: children; visitor; plant; tree; Tourism; (NPS History Collection Themes); Flora
Bear Paw Battlefield
Bear Paw Battlefield in Montana, USA, where the U.S. Army attacked and besieged the Nez Perce encampment at Bear Paw, eventually prevailing on September 30, 1877.
Nez Perce National Historical Park NEPE2035
Location Nez Perce National Historical Park Description Since time immemorial, the Nimiipuu or Nez Perce have lived among the rivers, canyons and prairies of the inland northwest. Despite the cataclysmic cha... More
Nez Perce National Historical Park NEPE2032
Location Nez Perce National Historical Park Description Since time immemorial, the Nimiipuu or Nez Perce have lived among the rivers, canyons and prairies of the inland northwest. Despite the cataclysmic cha... More
Nez Perce National Historical Park NEPE2039
Location Nez Perce National Historical Park Description Since time immemorial, the Nimiipuu or Nez Perce have lived among the rivers, canyons and prairies of the inland northwest. Despite the cataclysmic cha... More
Boy at Kamiah School in Nez Perce National Historical Park. (4e28d2271...
Boy at Kamiah School in Nez Perce National Historical Park. Keywords: visitor; plant; tree; children; Tourism; (NPS History Collection Themes); Flora
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Close-up of visitor at Nez Perce National Historical Park. Keywords: visitor; plant; tree; children; Tourism; (NPS History Collection Themes); Flora
Dancer Spalding posing for a picture at Nez Perce National Historical ...
Dancer Spalding posing for a picture at Nez Perce National Historical Park. Keywords: native american; Ethnic Heritage-American Indian; (NPS History Collection Themes)
Dancer Spalding posing for a picture at Nez Perce National Historical ...
Dancer Spalding posing for a picture at Nez Perce National Historical Park. Keywords: native american; Ethnic Heritage: American Indian(NPS History Collection Themes)
Native Americans. Camas bulbs spilling out of a basket on a large piec...
Native Americans. Camas bulbs spilling out of a basket on a large piece of fur skin hide in Nez Perce National Historical Park. Keywords: native american; flower; plant; tool; basket; hide; Ethnic Heritage-Ame... More
Native Americans. Camas bulbs spilling out of a basket on a large piec...
Native Americans. Camas bulbs spilling out of a basket on a large piece of fur skin hide in Nez Perce National Historical Park. Keywords: native american; flower; plant; tool; basket; hide; Ethnic Heritage: Am... More
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Along the Nez Perce National Historic Trail Canyon Creek battle site, near Molt, Montana. US Forest Service photo, by Roger Peterson
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Along the Nez Perce National Historic Trail Canyon Creek Battlefield near, Laurel, Montana, US Forest Service photo, by Roger Peterson
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Nez Perce National Historical Park, along the Nez Perce National Historic Trail, Spalding, Idaho. US Forest Service photo, by Roger Peterson
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Nez Perce National Historical Park, along the Nez Perce National Historic Trail, Spalding, Idaho. US Forest Service photo, by Roger Peterson
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Nez Perce National Historical Park, along the Nez Perce National Historic Trail, Spalding, Idaho. US Forest Service photo, by Roger Peterson
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Nez Perce National Historical Park, along the Nez Perce National Historic Trail, Spalding, Idaho. US Forest Service photo, by Roger Peterson