Last updated: June 10, 2025
A Park About a People for All People
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.
Explore the array of sites that make up the Nez Perce National Historical Park.
In 1877, the non-treaty Nez Perce were forced on a 126-day journey that spanned over 1,170 miles and through four different states.
The Nez Perce homeland is filled with special places that serve as backdrops to stories about spiritual entities in the Nez Perce culture.
Wetxuuwíitin exhibit commemorates the 25th anniversary of the return of historic Nez Perce artifacts.
Learn about the park's Junior Ranger Program.
Check out our current and planned programming!