The Nee-Me-Poo, or Nez Perce Indians of American's scenic Northwest were praised as the most peace-loving of the western Natives, yet their fate was to be pursued relentlessly across 1,170 miles of mountainous terrain and eventual exile from the land they loved.

Follow the trail of the Chief Joseph band of Nez Perce as they conducted an honorable retreat across four states, pausing to fight only when attached.

This nine-day interpretive program investigates the causes of their final tragedy, beginning in Chief Old Joseph's traditional homeland in northeastern Oregon, and ending in Billings, MT.

Highlights include two days in Nez Perce National Park, Big Hole National Battlefield, Yellowstone National Park, an exciting jet boat ride in spectacular Hell's Canyon, and incredible northwestern scenery every step of the way.

"Walk in the moccasins" of a brave and honorable people along the Nez Perce National Historic Trail.

Day 1: Arrival
Airport transfers. Hell's Canyon jet boat ride and dinner. Overnight: Lewiston, ID. (D)

Day 2: Wallowa Lake State Park
Wallowa Lake State Park, gondola ride Chief Joseph Monument. Overnight: Lewiston, ID. (L)

Day 3: Nez Perce National Historic Park, White Bird Battlefield
Nez Perce National Historic Park, Spalding Mission, Fort Lapwai, White Bird Battlefield. Overnight: Kamiah, ID.

Day 4: Lewis & Clark Sites
Nez Perce National Historic Park, Lewis & Clark sites, Clearwater Battlefield, Kamiah (Heart of the Monster) interpretive program. Overnight: Kamiah, ID. (B,D)

Day 5: Cintinental Divide, Bitterroot Mountains
Lolo Pass, Fort Fizzle, Lochsa Ranger Station, Continental Divide, Bitterroot Mountains. Overnight: Hamilton, MT. (B)

Day 6: West Yellowstone
Big Hole Battlefield, Virginia City, Earthquake Area Visitors Center. Overnight: West Yellowstone, MT. (L)

Day 7: Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park, scenic Beartooth Highway. Overnight: Red Lodge, MT. (D)

Day 8: Canyon Creek
Canyon Creek Battle Monument, Western Heritage Center. Overnight: Billings, MT. (B,D)

Day 9: Departure
Airport transfers

Price Includes:
8 nights' lodging, deluxe motorcoach & driver, professional tour director, baggage handling, 4 evening meals, 2 luncheons, 3 breakfasts, all admission fees, park entrance fees, airport transfers.

Not Included:
Airfare is not included but available.