Safety

MHA Tribal Park, like any historical or natural environment, contains certain inherent hazards that could spoil your group's visit.
The following precautions should be practiced to avoid accidents:

1. Running through the visitors center, climbing on retaining walls, river bed edges/cliffs along with other features may cause serious injury and damage to historic resources.

2. Trails are uneven with gradual inclines and declines, which are coved with gravel. Please watch your step.

3. During periods of rain and snow, exterior walkways are slippery and should be used with extreme caution.

4. Seek shelter inside during thunderstorms, as lightning strikes are common.

5. Weather may be cold, windy or rainy. Many activities are outside. Dress accordingly and remember to bring water when walking on trails.

Following these safety precautions will help to assure a safe and enjoyable trip to Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site.

Updated October 1, 2023

accessibility

For those who have physical disabilities, we offer the following services:

  1. Designated parking spots in the the main parking lot in front of the visitor center.

  2. Several accessible picnic tables in the covered picnic pavilion.

  3. A concrete pathway connects the parking lot, picnic pavilion, visitor center, and earthlodge. Floor in earthlodge is also concrete.

  4. Manual wheelchair is available in the visitor center to borrow if needed.

  5. One level in the visitor center includes a theater, museum, and bookstore.

  6. Trail to 2 villages is crushed gravel. Those who use wheelchairs are welcome to travel the gravel trail. However, it should be noted that it can be soft, rough and uneven making it hard to access with a wheelchair. The other two trails in the north section of the park are mowed grass trails, which are not recommended for wheelchair access.

Updated October 1, 2023

deaf/hearing loss

For those who have a hearing loss, we offer the following services:

  1. The park orientation film is captioned.

  2. Assistive listening devices that boost the volume of the film's narration and dialogue are available. Ask for a device and headphones at the visitor center desk.

Updated October 1, 2023

blind/low vision

For those who are visually impaired, we offer the following services.

  1. Our film is audio described and available online here.

  2. The text of our site's brochure is available in braille. Ask at the visitor center desk if you or someone in your party requires a copy as you tour the site.

Updated October 1, 2023

deaf/hearing loss

Dogs who are designated as service animals are allowed to accompany disabled persons inside the buildings and all other public areas at Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site. Under the ADA, service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the service animal's work or the individual's disability prevents using these devices. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the dog through voice, signal, or other effective controls. Dogs should also be housebroken.

Updated October 1, 2023