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Outreach and Engagement
From instituting novel programs to engaging individuals of diverse backgrounds, this work is done in the interest of ensuring that the Trails are welcoming and accessible to all. Many public events brought communities together to celebrate the culture, history, and scenery of the trails. The…
Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail 2021 Highlights
The following highlights were submitted for the Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail by a representative of the Bitter Root Cultural Heritage Trust for calendar year 2021: Strengthening Organizations and Partnerships The NPNHT has awarded a Challenge Cost Share Agreement to the Bitter Root Cultural…
Nearly 15,000 Acres Conserved in Montana National Forest, Protecting Miles of Lewis and Clark and Nez Perce NHTs
Project Quick Facts: Area secured: 14,800 acres Trail preserved: 8 miles Lewis and Clark NHT; 12 miles Nez Perce NHT Funding source: Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Land manager: USDA Forest Service Cost of Acquisition: $10,800,000 A recent acquisition of 14,800 acres in western…
2020 Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail Highlights
Nez Perce Trail Foundation (NPTF) OUTREACH Programs — NPTF participated in the Wreaths Across America Day event. The focus of the wreath laying ceremony was to recognize and remember the Nez Perce son of Captain William Clark known by the name of Haláx̣ túuqit (Daytime…
2019 Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail Highlights
Nez Perce Trail Foundation (NPTF) OUTREACH Programs — NPTF held its annual Summer NPNHT Tour and presented about the Nez Perce War of 1877. NPTF held a seminar in Leavenworth, KS with local and national elected representatives and tourism and business representatives that focused on…
Agents of Discovery: App engages youth along historic trails in Bitterroot
by Kristine Komar, President, Bitterroot Cultural Heritage Trust Two years ago, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Conservation Education program in the Washington Office created an opportunity for USFS sites across the country to opt into a pilot program with the Agents of Discovery app. Geared toward…
Auto tour guides go digital: Nez Perce NHT adds 92 sites along trail to mobile app
By: Kristine Komar, President, Bitter Root Cultural Heritage Trust, Nez Perce NHT partner As someone who is passionate about sharing the stories of the Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail and the Nez Perce people, NPNHT Administrator Sandra Broncheau-McFarland works diligently with partners to create access…