Joseph Canyon, Protected canyon in Washington, United States.
Joseph Canyon extends 2,000 feet deep with basalt walls, containing Joseph Creek that flows into the Grande Ronde River system.
The canyon served as a winter residence for Chief Joseph's band of the Nez Perce tribe during the pre-European settlement period.
The Nez Perce people used the canyon bottomlands as a travel corridor between summer camps in Wallowa Valley and winter camps near Grande Ronde.
Visitors can access the Joseph Canyon Viewpoint from Oregon Route 3, located 30 miles north of Enterprise and 11 miles south of Washington border.
The Nez Perce tribe acquired 15,000 acres in the Joseph Creek watershed during the 1990s to preserve natural habitats and protect endangered species.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 46.00860,-117.04400
Latest update: June 7, 2025 07:35
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