Cottonwood Skirmish Site - National Parks Gallery
In the immediate aftermath of the battle at White Bird Canyon, the Nez Perce crossed the Salmon River twice and reappeared on the Camas Prairie. As they crossed the prairie, they fought with the U.S. Army and v... More
Tolo Lake, Nez Perce national historical park
Tolo Lake is the largest natural water body on the Camas Prairie. The Nez Perce name for Tolo Lake is Tepahlewam or Split Rocks. Forced from the Wallowa Valley in northwestern Oregon, several bands of Nez Perce... More
Clearwater Battlefield, Nez Perce national historical park
In the weeks following the battle at White Bird Canyon, General Oliver O. Howard pursued the Nez Perce across the reservation. On July 11, 1877, General Howard crossed the South Fork of the Clearwater above the... More
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Along the Nez Perce National Historic Trail, White Bird Battlefield, near White Bird, Idaho. US Forest Service photo, by Roger Peterson
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Nez Perce battlefield in White Bird, Idaho (Battle of White Bird Canyon).
White Bird Canyon and the Seven Devils in Idaho
Looking down into White Bird Canyon. The Seven Devils are snowcapped and on the horizon. Image ID: amer0196, NOAA's Small World Collection Location: Idaho, White Bird area Photo Date: 2011 July 10 ... More
U.S. Route 95 switchbacks near White Bird, Idaho
A remarkable number of switchbacks grace U.S. Highway 95 on the descent down into White Bird Canyon. White guardrails are visible on some of the switchbacks. Image ID: amer0197, NOAA's Small World Collectio... More
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Whitebird Canyon Battlefield, Idaho, USA. This is where the first battle of the 1877 Nez Percé war took place. The Nez Percé defeated the U.S. Army. Whitebird Canyon as the soldiers saw it approaching from th... More