We spent two lovely days in the valley of the Wise River and then we
headed out for Missoula, Montana via Highway 43. On the way we stopped at the Big Hole National Battlefield.
The Valley of the Big Hole River is the sight
where the Nez Perce Indians made one of their last stands against American
soldiers and the place where both sides sustained their highest numbers of
causualties. The Battle of the Big Hole
was a tragic turning point of what came to be called the Nez Perce War of 1877.
Chief Joseph, one of the Nez Perce leaders, made his famous quote "I will fight no more forever" not long after this battle. The battlefield scene was very moving and the beauty of the valley quite stirring. I can certainly see why both the American settlers and the Nez Perce Indians layed claim to this hallowed place.
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