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The views of the Missouri River are fantastic from the Bluffs Spur.
Aug 25, 2023 near Stanton, ND
The trail reaches the bluff and runs along the top of the bluff for a while with views of the Missouri River.
Aug 25, 2023 near Stanton, ND
The trail dead ends at the historic site property line.
Aug 25, 2023 near Stanton, ND
The trail ends with a nice view of the Missouri River.  Imagine Lewis and Clark navigating this river when they were traveling through the West.
Aug 25, 2023 near Stanton, ND
The hike borders the forest and you can enjoy views of a typical high grass prairie.
Aug 25, 2023 near Stanton, ND
The remains of a Hidatsa Village can be seen along the trail. There are circular mounds and depressions that indicate roughly 113 earth lodges once stood here.
Aug 25, 2023 near Stanton, ND
The trail begins along a mowed path that borders the fence line.
Aug 25, 2023 near Stanton, ND
The indentions in the ground that you see here are evidence of a thriving Indian village that once was here.
Aug 23, 2023 near Stanton, ND
The Knife River passes close by the Awatixa Village (Sakakawea Site). The river provided nourishment and transportation for the people who lived here.
Aug 23, 2023 near Stanton, ND
The River Villages Trail leads to the Awatixa Xie Village (Lower Hidatsa) and Awatixa Village (Sakakawea Site).  It is believe that it is in these villages that Lewis and Clark added Sacagawea and her husband Chabonah to the expedition.
Aug 23, 2023 near Stanton, ND
View of On-A-Slant Village and the Heart River
Dec 26, 2018 near Bismarck, ND
Reconstructed earthlodges at the Mandan Indian On-A-Slant Village
Dec 26, 2018 near Bismarck, ND
The NCT is marked with these yellow Carsonite posts.The canal is seen in the distance.
Apr 11, 2018 near Washburn, ND
A wetland provides pleasant surroundings along the Prairie Nature Trail. The Audubon National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is in the background.
May 30, 2017 near Garrison, ND
Cottonwood forest along the Lewis and Clark Trail.
May 30, 2017 near Garrison, ND
Cottonwoods along the Wetlands Trail.
May 30, 2017 near Garrison, ND
View of the Missouri River along the Fort Mandan Nature Trail.
May 30, 2017 near Washburn, ND
Statue of Seaman, Meriwether Lewis' dog on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
May 30, 2017 near Washburn, ND
Cottonwood forest along the Fort Mandan Nature Trail.
May 30, 2017 near Washburn, ND
This trailhead structure provides shelter when the rains move in.
May 22, 2017 near Mandan, ND
Enjoy great views of the reconstructed earthlodge village and Missouri River from the Little Soldier Loop.
May 22, 2017 near Bismarck, ND
Little Soldier Loop Trail follows right along the Missouri River.
May 22, 2017 near Bismarck, ND
This is the junction of Hillside Connector Trail and Little Soldier Loop.
May 22, 2017 near Mandan, ND
Stairs and shelter exist on the Hillside Connector Trail.
May 22, 2017 near Bismarck, ND
Two sets of steep stairs on the North Earthlodge Connector Trail make a great place to get in some training!
May 22, 2017 near Bismarck, ND
The trail heads through the forest on the west side of the campground.
May 22, 2017 near Bismarck, ND
The Nature Trail traverses a pleasant riparian environment along the Missouri River.
May 22, 2017 near Bismarck, ND
The Ma-ak-oti Trail Loop follows along the Missouri River.
May 6, 2017 near Washburn, ND
Navigate this small water crossing along the Ma-ak-oti Trail Loop.
May 6, 2017 near Washburn, ND
Winter breathes new life into the Cross Ranch State Park Interpretive Trail.
May 6, 2017 near Washburn, ND
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