Overview
About Nez Perce National Historical Park.
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.
Weather
Elevations in the Park range from 700 feet above sea level to over 8,000, providing a wide range of climatic conditions, that follow the four seasons. Be prepared for very warm weather in the summer months, in particular in the river valleys. The spring and fall are moderate and comfortable. Winter conditions can be severe in the higher elevations, with snow and ice making travel difficult and dangerous. Please visit the National Weather Service for comprehensive weather information.
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Things to do
Discover Nez Perce National Historical Park.
Nez Perce Legends Tour
Three legend sites along the Clearwater river highlighting the trickster Coyote.
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See the Camas Flowers Bloom on Weippe Prairie
10-60 MinutesThe 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.
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Spalding Walking Tour
30-90 MinutesHistoric area with cultural, state and national significance.
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Watch the Coho Salmon Run on Lapwai Creek
10-120 MinutesCoho 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.
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