A reunion of tradition, pride, and friendship Every year in July, the Nez Perce Homeland becomes a place of reunion for descendants of the original inhabitants of Wal’waama, also known as Wallowa Country. Tamkaliks always…
The countdown for the 75th Chief Joseph Days Rodeo has begun with royal ticket sales!!! Purchase your tickets for Wednesday, Thursday and/or Friday from our Queen Candidates, Cassidy Harrod, Brianna Micka, and Destiny Wecks NOW…
Originally published in the annual Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Souvenir Program RESPECT! Young Chief Joseph would have been 180 years old today, March 3, 2020. He is commemorated in dozens of ways. His likeness is everywhere, it…
The Tuckerettes during the 73rd Annual Chief Joseph Days Rodeo. Photography ©Angelika Ursula Dietrich
FEATURED PICTURE: The Tuckerettes during the 73rd Annual Chief Joseph Days Rodeo. Photography ©Angelika Ursula Dietrich The Chief Joseph Days flag carriers are known as the Tuckerettes. The name first originated after the honorable Harley…
2018 at CJD...In front: Matt Twitchell at work during the 2018 Chief Joseph Days Rodeo. Mitch Coleman, who has been right by his side for many years was laid up that year due to an inury. Riding beside Matt in 2018 is David McMichael. Pickup riders play an important role in assisting rodeo riders and increasing the safety of competitors and horses alike. ©Angelika Ursula Dietrich
By Katy Nesbitt and Haley J. Bridwell for Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Photography by Angelika Ursula Dietrich The 2019 Chief Joseph Days Rodeo pickup men Matt Twitchell and Mitch Coleman are familiar faces at the…
Madison McDonald at the 2018 Chief Joseph Days Rodeo ©Angelika Ursula Dietrich
Special Act sponsored by Quail Run Ranch & Roberts Land & Cattle At 25 years of age, Madison MacDonald is one of the World’s Top Equestrian Athletes in her arena. Born and raised just south of…
Every year in July, the Nez Perce Homeland becomes a place of reunion for descendants of the original inhabitants of Wal’waama, also known as Wallowa Country. At Tamkaliks, participants enjoy three days of dancing and…
Built-in Concord, New Hampshire, Wallowa County founding father Frank McCully bought the stagecoach in 1886 and ran a stage line from Elgin to Joseph until 1908 Now in its 73rd year, the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo…
