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Vore Buffalo Jump Foundation

One of the most important archaeological sites of the Late-Prehistoric Plains Indians.
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One of the most important archaeological sites of the Late-Prehistoric Plains Indians.

Discovered during the construction of Highway I-90 in the early 1970's, the Vore site is a natural sinkhole that was used as a bison trap from about 1500 to 1800 A.D.

Buffalo were driven over the edge of the sink hole as a method for the Native American tribes to procure the large quantities of meat and hides needed to survive the harsh prairie winters. 

Off I-90 Exits 205 and 199. Buffalo Jump is approx. 15 miles from Sundance, WY
 
Open daily from June 1 - Labor Day. Hours: 8:00am to 6:00pmAdmission is charged. Group tours may be arranged off season.

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