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…Exploring the Kamiah/Kooskia area Kamiah Valley Museum – The Kamiah Valley Museum features exhibits on local farming implements and medical instruments used from the late 1800’s to the 1950’s as well as crafts made by early Nez Perce tribal members. Heart of the Monster -- The creation story for the Nez Perce people begins at the “Heart of the Monster.” Chief Looking Glass Memorial Park. --The Looking Glass Band joined the non-treaty Nez Perce in 1877 when their village was attacked by the U.S. Army. The original site of the Looking Glass camp is now occupied by the Kooskia National Fish Hatchery. A short hiking trail along the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River tells the story of the attack on the Chief Looking Glass village. A historical marker about the Looking Glass Camp is also located on the Clearwater River off U.S. Highway 12, three miles east of Kooskia. Historical Signs on HWY 12 --After spending the winter of 1805-06 on the Oregon Coast, Lewis and Clark were eager to return home. Their enthusiasm was dampened by snow in the Bitterroot Mountains. With their route home blocked, they spent four weeks (May 14 - June 10) living among the Nez Perce near present day Kamiah. Asa Smith Mission – is viewable from the road but not accessible to the public. There is a pullout off of U.S. Highway 12 about two miles upstream of the actual mission site that has interpretive signs explaining the mission. Sue McBeth School House – is viewable from the road, but not accessible to the public. The nearby First Indian Presbyterian Church that the sisters were members of is still active and meets every Sunday. Loving Hands Thrift Store-- Affectionately known as the Kamiah Mall. |