Nature Walk, up to 1.3 mi 200ft elevation gain Hiked 6/26/25
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head-Smashed-In_Buffalo_Jump
A museum and two short hikes on the upper and lower areas of this world heritage site where indigenous peoples of the plains used the geography for hunting bison. The museum on site celebrates Blackfoot culture and provides historical context. The design of the museum is well done and enjoyable.
Looking straight on the jump site from below. Over time, the height dropped by 10m due to usage.
A diorama depicting the jump scene.
A winter count robe on display. These were an effective way of marking the passage of time and each symbol delineated what the corresponding years name was.
According to legend, a young Blackfoot wanted to watch the bison plunge off the cliff from below, but was buried underneath the falling animals. He was later found dead under the pile of carcasses, where he had his head smashed in.