Today we took a journey to the Wolf Educational and Research Center, operated by the Nez Perce Indians from the state of Idaho. This group of Native Americans played an important role in the Lewis and Clark expedition. They provided horses, food, shelter, and canoe building skills that were key factors in the expedition's success in its final journey to the Pacific ocean via the Columbia River.

Today the Nez Perce tribe is involved in several projects that have, once again, brought them to the attention of the nation. An example is the custody of the Sawtooth wolf pack which lives in an enclosed area on the Nez Perce Reservation, near the community of Winchester, Idaho.

Our guests and natural history staff went to the Wolf Research Center where we were greeted by Levi Holt, the area manager for the Research Center and a Nez Perce tribe member.

Levi gave an in-depth introduction to the Center, which was followed by a short hike to a viewing area where we could watch the Sawtooth wolf pack. Levi then presented us with gift of experiencing a traditional storyteller. We listened as, in full regalia, he told a creation myth, giving all of us a glimpse into Indian Country.