The Nez Perce Chief Who Refused To Surrender 40 Miles From Canada — Then Slipped Past The Army And Escaped

In those 126 days, the nimíipuu who began the flight:

Crossed the Bitterroot Mountains on the Lolo Trail.

Passed through the Montana settlements of the Bitterroot Valley.

Fought and survived the Big Hole assault.

Raided the army’s mule herd at Camas Meadows to slow the pursuit.

Moved through the Yellowstone country, encountering tourists and soldiers.

Crossed the Missouri River and raided a supply depot at Cow Island.

Moved across the northern Montana plains.