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Explore the lives of the Northern Plains Indians on the Upper Missouri

Step into a reconstructed earthlodge and imagine boiling buffalo meat in a clay pot or pounding corn with a mortar and pestle. View the artistry of everyday and ceremonial clothing, bags, and implements. Listen to memories of traditional Hidatsa Indian life, then walk to Sakakawea Village site, where earthlodge depressions hint of life in a vibrant village, alive with games, ceremonies, and trade.

 
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Things To Do

Find out more about activities, programs and special events offered at Knife River Indian Villages NHS.
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Geese flying over Missouri river.

Nature and Science

Knife River Indian Villages NHS is home to many types of different plants and animals.
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Earthlodge

The Earthlodge: A Virtual Tour

The Mandan and Hidatsa peoples had permanent villages of well-constructed earthlodge dwellings.

Through this online tour, experience the interior of a reconstructed earthlodge.
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Kid's Camp

Come to Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site this July for some summer fun.
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Write to

P.O. Box 9
564 County Road 37
Stanton, ND 58571

Phone

Visitor Center
(701) 745-3300

Climate

Summer:highs in the upper 80's, low humidty and variable winds. Winter:below zero temperatures possible. Please call for information on site accessibility and weather conditions.
Communities Surrounding Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Stanton, ND (4 min. ) Pop. 345
Hazen, ND (23 min. ) Pop. 2,457
Center, ND (32 min. ) Pop. 678
Beulah, ND (36 min. ) Pop. 3,152
Zap, ND (40 min. ) Pop. 231
Washburn, ND (41 min. ) Pop. 1,389
Riverdale, ND (46 min. ) Pop. 273
Coleharbor, ND (49 min. ) Pop. 106
Golden Valley, ND (50 min. ) Pop. 183
Underwood, ND (50 min. ) Pop. 812
New Salem, ND (1 hr.  1 min. ) Pop. 938
Wilton, ND (1 hr.  1 min. ) Pop. 807
Garrison, ND (1 hr.  9 min. ) Pop. 1,318
Turtle Lake, ND (1 hr.  9 min. ) Pop. 580
Max, ND (1 hr.  15 min. ) Pop. 278
Mercer, ND (1 hr.  15 min. ) Pop. 86
Roseglen, ND (1 hr.  51 min. ) Pop. 58