30-90 Minutes
Spalding Walking Tour
Nez Perce National Historical Park
Historic area with cultural, state and national significance.
This winter home of the Nez Perce dates back 11,00 years prior to contact with Europeans. Remanants of the mission Henry Spalding and his wife Eliza lived and worked in the 1830's remain. See the Indian Agents Cabin from the reservation period built in 1862. Being the location of many "firsts" in the State of Idaho: printing press, grist mill, saw mill, it was set aside as a state park. Due to its cultural significance it was expanded to National Park status in 1965. Set along the shores of the Snake River it is easy to see why so many have settled here in the past.
Tags
Self-Guided Tours - WalkingNative American HeritageReligion and SpiritualityChurchesMissionsRiver and RiparianIndian and Frontier WarsTribal ConflictsWestward ExpansionHomesteadingThe Gold Rushmission
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Details
Duration
30-90 Minutes
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Hiking trails are uneven mowed grassy trails along the river. Watsons Store, Indian Agents House are viewable from the road as is the gravesite of Reverand Henry Spalding and his wife Eliza. Restrooms in the picnic area closed from October to late April with porta potty's available.
Pets
Yes — Pets allowed on trails and in park on leash. No pets allowed in the cemetary.
Reservations
No
Location
Spalding Mission Site