Chief Timothy Park - Clarkston, WA

Today, we were accompanied all day by a meandering river along side our road - it was peaceful and idyllic. Then, we arrived at the Nez Perce Reservation and went to the Nez Perce National Historic Park. We had already learned much about their history, but at this park, we learned more about how they are trying to preserve their culture and identity now. It was very interesting. I also realized that there are many similarities between the Native American religious beliefs, that the Earth and the living things all have a spirit, and the Japanese Shinto beliefs that all natural things have a spirit…In any event, tonight we are staying at a Core of Engineers park - our first one. It is in a nice location on Silcott Island in the middle of the Snake River. But, I will say that we have not escaped the heat yet…

This is from our campsite tonight. The river is on the other side of the trees at the base of the hill. And, if you look closely, you can see how dirty little DuEtte is…