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Since time immemorial, the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home to the nimíipuu (Nez Perce) people.
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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.
4 experiences from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
Three legend sites along the Clearwater river highlighting the trickster Coyote.
Learn more about Nez Perce Legends Tour on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)
The prairie has always been a traditional gathering place for the nimí·pu· (Nez Perce). Families come to dig for camas bulbs (an important staple in the nimí·pu· diet), socialize, and worship. Blooms…
Learn more about See the Camas Flowers Bloom on Weippe Prairie on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)
Historic area with cultural, state and national significance.
Learn more about Spalding Walking Tour on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)
Coho Salmon have used the waterways of North Central Idaho for millennia to travel to and from the Ocean. In 1984 Coho Salmon were listed as an extinct species, but the hard work of the Nez Perce…
Learn more about Watch the Coho Salmon Run on Lapwai Creek on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)Showing 4 of 4
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Visitor Center
Contains a museum, park film, junior ranger program, and various maps and brochures.
39063 US-95, Lapwai, ID (208) 843-7009 Directions
Today: 8:30AM - 4:00PM · Nez Perce National Historical Park, Spalding Visitor Center
Summer visitor center operating hours are 8:30 am - 4:00 pm daily. In the winter, the visitor center is open 5-days a week from Tuesday - Saturday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. The visitor center is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30AM - 4:00PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30AM - 4:00PM |
| Thursday | 8:30AM - 4:00PM |
| Friday | 8:30AM - 4:00PM |
| Saturday | 8:30AM - 4:00PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
No entrance fees listed.
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Elevations in the Park range from 700 feet above sea level to over 8,000, providing a wide range of climatic conditions, that follow the four seasons. Be prepared for very warm weather in the summer months, in particular in the river valleys. The spring and fall are moderate and comfortable. Winter conditions can be severe in the higher elevations, with snow and ice making travel difficult and dangerous. Please visit the National Weather Service for comprehensive weather information.
Driving south bound on U.S. Highway 95 you will find the Visitor Center 10 miles from Lewiston, ID.
Roughly one mile after crossing the Clearwater River you will find the park entrance on your left. When driving north on U.S. Highway 95 the Visitor Center will be 3 miles north of Lapwai, ID. The park entrance will be on your right.
Mailing address: Nez Perce National Historical Park, Lapwai, ID 83540-9715
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