Joseph Canyon

Elk, bighorn sheep, and mule deer were plentiful, as well as native plant foods associated with bunchgrass habitat.

Beginning in the late 19th century, pioneer settlers homesteaded in the area, grazing sheep and cattle and planting fruit orchards.

Several threatened plant species are also known to exist in the area, including Macfarlane's four-o’clock and Spalding's catchfly.

Non-threatened species include bighorn sheep, elk, mule deer, blue grouse, golden eagles, and red-tailed hawks.

[4] The Joseph Canyon Viewpoint, at a highway pullout along Oregon Route 3, is one of 38 sites that form the Nez Perce National Historical Park.