A map of the current route of the Nez Perce National Historic Trail. Image from U.S. Forest Service
The U.S. Forest Service is holding a series of public meetings to update the Nez Perce National Historic Trail. The 1,170-mile trail marks the journey made by Nez Perce Chief Joseph and his band in 1877. They didn't want to be forced onto a reservation and traveled through Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana with the hopes of making it to Canada. The U.S. Army caught up to Chief Joseph just 40 miles south of the Canadian border. But some of his band did make it across and the trail would be updated to reflect their journey. “They weren’t all off together, some up front, some way behind,” Ruth Wapato, whose grandfather made it to Canada, told KUOW. “Their moccasins torn and worn out, you know. And it was cold -- in October. But they were on their way.” The public meetings are taking place this month and next month. Get the Story:
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