Snow formed from several drifts is likely to have hollow spaces that can compromise the integrity of an igloo. Also, snow that has lots of ice in it crumbles easily. To test the snow, native ...

In this quiz, see if you can guess the answers to a handful of questions about the winter shelters of native arctic peoples.—Lexi Krock 1. The first step of igloo-building is finding the right spot.

Visitors can sit inside a full-sized Comanche tepee or learn how to build an igloo. They can also explore methods of transportation that were pioneered by Native people, such as snowshoes and ...

31, 2025 12:01 a.m. | Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 12:01 a.m. The Szekely family of Hempfield wasn’t about to miss its second chance at building an igloo. “We tried in 2018, but the weather wasn’t ...