Asotin, Washington

Nez Perce called the creek that flows into the Snake River near present-day Asotin, Washington, H'esutine, or "eel creek." This was the winter camp of Looking Glass' nontreaty band. Asotin, Washington is six miles south of Clarkston, Washington. Riverboat trips ...

Joseph Canyon Viewpoint, Oregon

Nez Perce called this area saq'nma, which means "long, rough canyon." This dramatic viewpoint on Oregon State Highway 3, about 38 miles north of Enterprise, shows where families of the Wallowa band made their winter camps, at the confluence of Joseph ...

Side Trip: Minam, Oregon

Traditionally, Minam Hill marked the westernmost boundary of the Wallowa Band’s territory, as well as that of the entire Nez Perce people. As the highway crosses the river, the Minam River flows into the Wallowa River on the south side ...

Side Trip: Wallowa, Oregon

Tensions between settlers and Nez Perce ran highest when the Joseph band came to their summer camp at Indian Town near Wallowa. The first council between the two sides was held on August 14, 1872 near where the Lostine and ...

Indian Village Grove, Oregon

*Adventurous Travel: roads not recommended for motor homes or vehicles towing trailers; usually passable from July to October*

A half-mile walking trail leads through a grove of ponderosa pines to a former Nez Perce spring camp. Many of the trees ...