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Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
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The park is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Summer hours (June 1 through August 31): 8:00 A.M to 5:30 P.M. Winter hours (September 1 through May 31): 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
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Oxen being driven by teamster  

Did You Know?
Eight to ten oxen were used to pull the trade wagons from Missouri to Bent's Fort. Oxen were cheaper, less tempermental and tasted better than mules or horses.

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Last Updated: February 16, 2007 at 12:48 EST