Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site

564 County Road 37, Stanton, ND, 58571, United States

Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site

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Earthlodge people hunted bison and other game, but were in essence farmers living in villages along the Missouri and its tributaries. The site was a major Native American trade center for hundreds of years prior to becoming an important market place for fur traders after 1750.

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    Amenities

    • Arts and Culture
    • Craft Demonstrations
    • Cultural Demonstrations
    • Live Music
    • Compass and GPS
    • Geocaching
    • Fishing
    • Freshwater Fishing
    • Food
    • Picnicking
    • Guided Tours
    • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
    • Hands-On
    • Citizen Science
    • Arts and Crafts
    • Hiking
    • Junior Ranger Program
    • Wildlife Watching
    • Birdwatching
    • Park Film
    • Museum Exhibits
    • Shopping
    • Bookstore and Park Store

    About Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site

    Earthlodge people hunted bison and other game, but were in essence farmers living in villages along the Missouri and its tributaries. The site was a major Native American trade center for hundreds of years prior to becoming an important market place for fur traders after 1750.