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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