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Big Hole National Battlefield, Wisdom, MT
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Big Hole National Battlefield

Big Hole National Battlefield is a sightseeing stop in Wisdom, MT, part of the Missoula and Anaconda guide. Cost: free.

16425 Highway 43 West · Wisdom, MT

Why you should go…

This 655-acre park preserves the site of the Battle of the Big Hole, fought on August 9 and 10, 1877, during the Nez Perce War. It was the largest battle of the five-month conflict and the ground remains deeply meaningful to the Nez Perce people. The visitor center has exhibits and a 26-minute film that sets the scene. Three trails leave from the lower parking lot to the main areas of the battlefield, with free trail guides at each trailhead.

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  • #nez perce history
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  • #national park service

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