Nez Perce National Historical Park

National Historical Park · ID, MT, OR, WA · nps.gov page

Colorful painted tipi on green lawn — Every morning in the summer Rangers put a tipi on the front lawn of the visitor center. Visitors are always welcome to help.Photo: NPS Photo

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.

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News

Nez Perce National Historical Park Welcomes New Superintendent Jason Lyon 2026-07-14
Nez Perce National Historical Park is pleased to announce the selection of Jason Lyon as the park's new superintendent.

Photos

Petroglyph carvings on the bank of the Snake River. — Buffalo Eddy contains many petroglyphs and is considered a ancient crossing place.Photo: NPS Photo

Birds in flight across a grassy field. — Birds take flight across a grassy field.Photo: NPS Photo

Elder (Mylie Lawyer) sitting in front of Old Buffalo hide tipi. — The only known remaining complete buffalo hide tipi belonging to a Nez Perce.Photo: NPS Photo

Horses and riders dressed in native regalia. — This horse parade was held in the Spalding picnic area during the parks 50th anniversary in 2015.Photo: NPS Photo

Blue Camas flowers in a prairie field. — Camas has been a food staple of the Nez Perce for thousands of years.Photo: NPS Photo

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.