Knife River Indian Heritage Foundation

06/15/2025

05/20/2025

Looking for an awesome opportunity??

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Have you always wanted to wear a flat hat 🤠or have the title of Park Ranger?

Enjoy spending time outdoors? Become part of the team that keeps this special place looking and operating at its best!

Our seasonal WG4 maintenance positions for the 2025 season at Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site are now open!

Please share. This job announcement is scheduled to close on 05/30/25, or until the maximum number of applications are received—whichever comes first. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, meaning you have a better chance the sooner you apply.

Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) (WG4):
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/816482700

Make sure you select Stanton, ND if you are looking for working at Knife River Indian Villages NHS. This position is open to the public, meaning you do not need to be a current federal employee. We will share when we have more job openings.

More information on working for the National Park Service can be found on the Work With Us page: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/workwithus.htm

More information about Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site: www.nps.gov/knri

Photo by: NPS

Photo Description: A ranger dressed in green pants, grey shirt and a green hat holds a tablet surveying the landscape around them. There are lots of plants and tree’s surrounding in various shades of green, yellow, and red.

05/18/2025

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11/29/2024

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Ate too much turkey? Get outside for a different kind of leg day! 🦃🍗🦵

For this we are encouraging you to get out of the house and come visit Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site! We are the perfect place to get outside as we have over 12 miles of trail for you to explore.

This photo was taken on our most popular trail, the village trail, which is just over a mile round trip, with benches along the way. While on this trail you are able to view two village sites, our reconstructed earth lodge and the beautiful Knife River. There is also interpretive signage along the way.

When your done you can come and warm up in the visitor center. Don't forget to check out our park film and awesome exhibits, as we are back open today, so come say hi!

National Parks offer many health benefits, to learn more, check out:https://ow.ly/n0NY50T5Ov9

Photo by Emilee Franklin | NPS

Photo Description: A white snowy path winds through snow covered prairie and trees. The sky is blue. Up ahead are two brown structures. One is an earth lodge, the other is the visitor center.

11/14/2024

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Vibes 🍂

Below is a photograph of our front entrance taken about a week and a half ago. Unfortunately, we don’t have many beautiful fall leaves on trees left as we’ve had some wicked winds recently. However, you still can come out and enjoy the fall vibes in our park with

🍂Crunchy leaves

🧥The perfect sweater weather- you won’t get too hot!

😃Less crowded/busy visitor center

☕Cozy mugs available for purchase to remember your visit and enjoy a warm beverage at home.

🥾Dry and quiet trails- (over 12 miles worth)

If you think pumpkin spice is nice, grab your latte to go as the closest coffee stop is about 15 miles away, and experience the park in the fall!

More tips to make the most out of your visit to Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site check out: https://www.nps.gov/articles/planlikeaparkrangerknri.htm

Photo by Emilee Franklin | NPS

Photo Description: An eagle made of bricks in the foreground. In the background are bright trees with yellow leaves, and a blue sky with white clouds.

11/14/2024

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08/15/2024

Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is quickly only a few days away! It is taking place, Saturday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site in Stanton.
Plains National Heritage Area

08/07/2024

We are just under two weeks away from Knife River Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site's 50th Anniversary Celebration! Who's excited?

Join us Saturday, August 17th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for this free, family friendly event!

We are very excited to share our schedule of events for the day.
What program are you most looking forward to?

Main Stage Schedule:

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. History of Park and Place with Gerard Baker
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Native American Sign Language with Lanny Real Bird
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Flute Music by Keith Bear
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Storytelling by Mike Barthelemy
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. MHA Language Program

Education Tent Schedule:

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wet Plate Photography Demo by Shane Balkowitsch
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sacagawea’s Leather Lodge with Loren Yellow Bird (near Earthlodge)

Dance Arena Schedule:

The MHA Tourism dance group will be showcasing their talents from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information check out: https://ow.ly/nZ2n50SSxTP

Photo by NPS

Photo Description: A purple flyer with yellow text and images. It has a black border reading “Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site," underneath in yellow text reads Knife River Indian Villages 50th Anniversary Schedule of Events” followed by text describing the schedule of events.

02/17/2024

Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site - great photos from Google Maps (tap the picture)

★★★★★ · Historical place