Day 7- Old Chief Joseph Gravesite and Cemetery, Wallowa Lake

Nez Perce National Historical Park- Old Chief Joseph Gravesite and Cemetery

• Born between 1785 and 1790
• Baptized in 1839 and christened "Joseph"
• Died in 1871 at the traditional summer camp near the confluence of the Wallowa and Lostine Rivers.
• Leadership of the band was passed to Young Joseph
• Old Joseph was a key player in the 1855 treaty negotiations 
• After his original grave near the present town of Wallowa was robbed twice, Old Chief Joseph was reburied at this cemetery on September 26, 1926

Quick Geology lesson from the one and only: Jessica! 

Beautiful Site to see!

Wallowa Lake!

Nice Swim at Wallowa Lake! Perfect Temperature and everything! Also a great place to find cool rocks for: Educational purposes! Shhhh! ^-^