Wallowa, Oregon - Nez Perce National Historic Trail - Auto Tours (sitios de interés)

Wallowa, Oregon

Summer Camp at “Indian Town” near Wallowa.

Tensions between settlers and Nez Perce ran highest when the Joseph band came to their summer camp at “Indian Town” near Wallowa. The first council between the two sides was held on August 14, 1872 near where the Lostine and Wallowa Rivers meet. Both sides believed the land was theirs.

Tamkaliks Celebration of Native American Culture(Nez Perce Homeland Project)A 3-day event is held annually in mid-July tocelebrate the continuing Nez Perce presence in theWallowa Valley.