Nez Perce National Historical Park

Birds take flight across a grassy field.
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.
Map showing location of park.
Nez Perce National Historical Park will celebrate its grand opening
Nez Perce National Historical Park will celebrate the grand opening of its newly remodeled Spalding Visitor Center on Friday May 31, 2024, at 10:00 am. opportunity to view the new exhibits.
Colorful painted tipi on green lawn
Photo by NPS Photo
Petroglyph carvings on the bank of the Snake River.
Photo by NPS Photo
Birds in flight across a grassy field.
Photo by NPS Photo
Elder (Mylie Lawyer) sitting in front of Old Buffalo hide tipi.
Photo by NPS Photo
Horses and riders dressed in native regalia.
Photo by NPS Photo
Blue Camas flowers in a prairie field.
Photo by NPS Photo