Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge is a land of rolling hills mantled in short-grass and mixed grass prairie interspersed with numerous wetlands. Established to preserve a unique wildlife habitat, Lostwood is an important link in our nation's system of National Wildlife Refuges.There is an auto tour available of the area.

Location: Located 22 miles north of Stanley, North Dakota, along State Highway 8.

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Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site

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.

Location: One-half mile north of Stanton, ND on County Road 37. One hour northwest of Bismarck,ND and one and half hour southwest of Minot,ND

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