For over three months , the Nez Perce deftly outmaneuvered .
For over three months , the Nez Perce deftly battled their pursuers , traveling more than 1,170 miles ( 1,880 km ) across present - day Oregon , Washington , Idaho , Wyoming , and Montana .
For over three months , the Nez Perce deftly outmaneuvered and battled their pursuers , traveling more than 1,170 miles ( 1,880 km ) across present - day Oregon , Washington , Idaho , Wyoming , and Montana .