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.

The only known remaining complete buffalo hide tipi belonging to a Nez Perce.

Buffalo Hide Tipi

Every morning in the summer Rangers put a tipi on the front lawn of the visitor center. Visitors are always welcome to help.

Painted Tipi

Buffalo Eddy contains many petroglyphs and is considered a ancient crossing place.

Buffalo Eddy

Camas has been a food staple of the Nez Perce for thousands of years.

Weippe Camas

This horse parade was held in the Spalding picnic area during the parks 50th anniversary in 2015.

Nez Perce National Historical Park

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