Cooper’s Ferry - Nipéhe Interpretative Site

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"Located on the lower Salmon River within aboriginal Nez Perce territory and known in the tribe’s language as nipéhe, the site is dated to about 15,560 years ago and is recognized as one of the oldest and most significant archaeological and village sites in the United States, providing a critical link to understanding human migration into the Americas." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines