Nez Perce National Historical Park

I was not aware Old Chief Joseph Gravesite was part of th NPS, I just wanted James to pay homage to this legendary hero. So fun to discover this bonus park unit for me! And it reminds me that getting outside and enjoying nature, there are always awesome surprises to encounter.

“This sacred site is dedicated to tıwi·teqıs, also known as Old Chief Joseph. Old Chief Joseph was a Nez Perce leader who refused to sell his Wallowa homeland and sign the 1863 Treaty. Before he died in 1871, he told his son to defend his homeland and people by saying, "My son, never forget my dying words, this country holds your father's body. Never sell the bones of your father and mother." Old Chief Joseph was originally buried between the forks of the Wallowa and Lostine rivers. His remains were reburied here in 1926.”

“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 Nimiipuu (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 Nimiipuu. Explore these places. Learn their stories.”

And a big special thank you to NPS for sending me my official stamp!