Indian Hills, Nux Baa Ga Trail on Lake Sakakawea

Indian Hills Resort and Campground is a recreation area on the north shores of Lake Sakakwea in western North Dakota. West of White Shield, it marks an important historical location of Elbowoods, a town once on US Highway 8 at the Missouri River, which is now at the bottom of the lake which was formed in 1953 with the construction of Garrison Dam. Nux Baa Ga, which means "All The People" in Arikara, trail is 6 + mile a single track hiking/bicycle trail which offers stunning views of Lake Sakakawea and provides story boards about the history of the area. The area is maintained by private enterprises, North Dakota Parks and Recreation, and Three Tribes.

Red Buffalo Berries on a Bright Summer Day on the Shores of Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota

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Red Buffalo Berries on a Bright Summer Day on the Shores of Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota

A mid summer drive west of Garrison and White Shield, North Dakota brought us to the northern shores of Lake Sakakawea at Indian Hills Resort and Recreation area. An area open to the public through the partnership of a privately owned resort, North Dakota Parks and Recreation, and Three Tribes (MHA Nation) this area boasts not only a marina with excellent boating and fishing opportunities, camping facilities, private homes, and the Nux Baa Ga (a single track trail for hiking and bicycling). A picnic area and shelter marks the trail head. Informational displays note the historic significance of the area, especially the location of the town of Elbowoods, now at the bottom of the lake, and the old Four Bears Bridge. Construction of the Garrison Dam in 1953 flooded this Missouri River area, which resulted in the demise of many towns and much rich agricultural land along with the relocation of thousands of people from their homes.

Read the story of Elbowoods here https://wp.me/p8zmWn-2F7

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