Phil Konstantin's 2003 Vacation: Page B - Nez Perce, Lewis and Clark areas:
Kamiah to Lolo Pass, Idaho
Page 2003 - B
Kamiah, Idaho to Lolo Pass (Idaho-Montana)
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This is on Highway 12, north of Kamiah. From the Lewis & Clark journal (May 17, 1806): " The Chopunnish are among the most amiable men we have seen. Their character is placid and gentle, rarely moved to passion, yet not often enlivened by gayety."
The entry from my book: "1839: Asa Smith was a missionary. He moved to an area in Idaho (near modern Kamiah) in order to learn the Nez Perce language. There he met Nez leader Lawyer, who helped him."
This is the entry from my book for July 15, 1877: "In the Weippe Prairie east of Weippe, Idaho, the Nez Perce held a council to decide their movements. The army was still trying to force them to move to a reservation. They wished to stay free. Looking Glass said they should go east into Montana and join the crow. Chief Joseph (Hein-mot Too-ya-la kekt) suggested they wait for the army and fight it out in their own lands. Toohoolhoolzote joined Looking Glass in suggesting they move east into Montana. The tribe decided to move."
The elevation here is approximately 3,200 feet. From the Lewis & Clark journal: "...and at twelve miles distance descended the last of the Rocky mountains [Bitter-root ranges] and reached the level country. A beautiful open plain, partially supplied with pine, now presented itself. He continued for five miles, when he discovered three Indian boys who, on observing the party, ran off and hid themselves in the grass. Captain Clark immediately alighted, and giving his horse and gun to one of the men, went after the boys. He soon relieved their apprehensions, and sent them forward to a village about a mile off, with presents of small pieces of ribbon."
Another marker in Weippe. "This marker was dedicated in 1957 to commemorate the arrival of the Lewis - Clark expedition at Weippe Prairie, Idaho September 23, 1805. Also to honor the momory of Dr. I.T. Moser who pioneered here in the 1890s and to honor the memory of his daughter Josephine Moser Porter who was born here. This marker is placed as a courtesy to Alice Whitman Chapter of D.A.R Lewiston. Ida. Placed by Estella Moser"
This field full of snow (it is May 18th, 2003) is where Lewis & Clark met the Nez Perce. The Nez Perce (or the Nee-me-poo, as the call themselves) were one of the few tribes who were immediately effected by their expedition. Many tribes barely noticed their passing.
From the Lewis & Clark journal: "At an early hour we proceeded along the right side of the Kooskooskee, over steep, rocky points of land, till at the distance of four miles we reached an old Indian fishing-place."
The entry from my book for July 27, 1877: "Captain Charles Rawn had built a barricade across the Lolo Canyon, east of Lolo Pass, to block the Nez Perce from passing through the mountains into Montana from Idaho. Rawn talked with the Nez Perce. The Indians promised to pass peacefully through the Bitter Root Valley if the army left them alone. Captain Rawn said he would let them pass only if they left their firearms with him, according to army records. Both parties agreed to meet again the next day. Rawn had five other officers, thirty soldiers, and 150 local volunteers. When the volunteers heard the Nez Perce were willing to travel through the area peacefully, they decided that was the safest thing for everyone. The volunteers slowly abandoned their positions and left."
Page 2003: Spokane, Washington to Grangeville, Idaho
Page 2003a: Grangeville, Idaho to Kamiah, Idaho
Page 2003b: Kamiah to Lolo Pass
Page 2003c: Lolo, Montana to Salmon, Idaho
Page 2003d: Salmon, Idaho to Gilmore Summit, Idaho
Page 2003e: Kilgore, Idaho to Yellowstone National Park
Page 2003f: More Yellowstone
Page 2003g: Grand Tetons to Lander, Wyoming
Page 2003h: Wind River Canyon to Legend Rock, Wyoming
Page 2003i: Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site to Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite, Wyoming
Page 2003j: Shell Creek Falls to Wagon Box Battlefield, Wyoming
Page 2003k: Rosebud Battlefield to Little Bighorn Battlefield, Montana
Page 2003l: Little Bighorn Battlefield to Crow Agency, Montana
Page 2003m: Fetterman Battlfield to Fort Phil Kearny, Wyoming
Page 2003n: Crazy Woman Creek to Fort Fetterman, Wyoming
Page 2003o: Oregon Trail to Fort Laramie, Wyoming
Page 2003p: Grattan Battlefield, Wyoming to Fort Robinson, Nebraska
Page 2003q: Hudson-Meng Bison Bonebed, Nebraska to Crazy Horse Monument, South Dakota
Page 2003r: Devil's Tower, Wyoming
Page 2003s: Rapid City to Badlands National Park, South Dakota
Page 2003t: Eagle Butte Powwow to the Blessing Ceremony
Page 2003u: Sakakawea Monument to Fort Buford
Page 2003v: Fort Union to Old Fort Peck
Page 2003w: Cree Crossing to Fort Assiniboine
Page 2003x: Glacier Park
Page 2003y: Glacier #2 to Missoula, Montana
Page 2003z: blank (so far)
