NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD
Big Hole National Battlefield
On August 9, 1877, gunshots shattered a chilly dawn on a sleeping camp of nımí·pu· (Nez Perce).
Photo: NPS Photo / NPS
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21
things to do
6
parks within a day
OVERVIEW
About Big Hole National Battlefield
On August 9, 1877, gunshots shattered a chilly dawn on a sleeping camp of nımí·pu· (Nez Perce). By the time the smoke cleared on August 10, almost 90 nımí·pu· were dead, along with 31 soldiers and volunteers. Big Hole National Battlefield was created to honor all who were there.
WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE
Pair it with another park
6 in range
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National Historic Site · Montana
Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site
2h 6m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
89 mi
Round trip
4h 12m
Verdict
Long day trip
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National Historical Park · Idaho
Nez Perce National Historical Park
4h 28m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
240 mi
Round trip
8h 56m
Verdict
Overnight
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National Park · Montana
Glacier National Park
4h 56m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
264 mi
Round trip
9h 52m
Verdict
Overnight
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National Park · Idaho
Yellowstone National Park
5h 6m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
292 mi
Round trip
10h 11m
Verdict
Overnight
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National Park · Wyoming
Grand Teton National Park
5h 34m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
305 mi
Round trip
11h 7m
Verdict
Overnight
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National Historic Site · Idaho
Minidoka National Historic Site
5h 40m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
362 mi
Round trip
11h 21m
Verdict
Overnight
Driving times from Big Hole National Battlefield, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
WHEN TO GO
Hours
Big Hole National Battlefield
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THINGS TO DO
Activities
Arts and CultureBirdwatchingBookstore and Park StoreCross-Country SkiingCultural DemonstrationsFishingFoodFreshwater FishingFront-Country HikingGift Shop and SouvenirsGuided ToursHikingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsPark FilmPicnickingSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingShoppingSkiingSnowshoeingWildlife Watching
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Getting there
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Wisdom has a humid continental climate.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Big Hole National Battlefield?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Cross-Country Skiing, Cultural Demonstrations, Fishing.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Big Hole National Battlefield?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site (2 h 6 min), Nez Perce National Historical Park (4 h 28 min), Glacier National Park (4 h 56 min), Yellowstone National Park (5 h 6 min), Grand Teton National Park (5 h 34 min), Minidoka National Historic Site (5 h 40 min).