Knife River Earthlodge Virtual Tour

Fire Pit

fire pit
NPS Photograph


The fire pit not only provided heat, but its smoke was used to dry and waterproof leather moccasins and leggings hanging from above. Hot coals were raked to the stone edge where clay pots would be placed against them to cook meals.
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Restart Tour | Place of Honor | Living Area | Cache Pit | Knife River Welcome