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Nez Perce National Historical Park

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The Nez Perce National Historical Park was established in 1965 to tell the story of the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) people. Spread out over four states, following the route of the 1877 conflict this park offers something for everyone. The history and culture of the Nez Perce surrounds the park. Discover how the Nimiipu adapted and today continue to make the land their own. The Nez Perce National Historical Park’s Visitor Center is located in Spalding.

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Nez Perce National Historical Park
Petroglyphs on a boulder.
Buffalo Eddy Petroglyphs, Buffalo Eddy Trail, Nez Perce National Historical Park near Lewiston. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
Signage marking the entrance to the White Bird Battlefield in Nez Perce National Historical Park.
White Bird Battlefield Overlook, Nez Perce National Historical Park, White Bird. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
The building exterior of the Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center.
Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center, Spalding. Photo Credit: Visit Idaho.
Exhibits inside the visitor center at the Nez Perce National Park.
Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center, Spalding. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
A child looks at an exhibit at the Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center.
Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center, Spalding. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.

Things to Know

  • The Nez Perce National Historic Park consists of 38 sites scattered over 4 states. The Spalding Visitor Center is 11 miles east of Lewiston on U.S. Hwy 95. The address is 39063 US Hwy 95.
  • There are no fees to visit any of the sites of Nez Perce National Historical Park. Pre-planning is important. Most of the basic information you will need is available on the website.
  • Check out the Visitors Guide for directions, operating hours and things to do.
  • The park does not operate any lodges or campgrounds. Lodging options are available on the website
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