MISSOURI-YELLOWSTONE CONFLUENCE
INTERPRETIVE CENTER
Take in the same amazing view seen by Lewis and Clark 221
years ago. They passed by here in 1804 on their way to the
Pacific coast, then met up again here in 1805 after splitting
up on their return journey. Today, the Missouri-Yellowstone
Confluence Interpretive Center tells the story of the geology,
wildlife and history of the confluence. The site also includes
walking trails and a boat ramp.
23 miles W of Williston on Hwy 1804
history.nd.gov / (701) 572-9034
FORT UNION TRADING POST NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE
Explore the reconstructed Fort Union Trading
Post which dominated the fur trade on the upper
Missouri River from 1828 to 1867 for John Jacob
Astor's American Fur Company. The fort was a
place for peaceful trade with the Assiniboine,
Cree, Crow, Blackfeet, O jibwe, Hidatsa, Mandan,
Arikara and Sioux tribes. While here, don't forget
to take a selfie at the state line marker between
the parking areas!
24 miles W of Williston on Hwy 1804
nps.gov/fous / (701) 572-9083
FORT BUFORD STATE HISTORIC SITE
Visit the historic site of Fort Buford, a military installation best
known as the place where the Hunkpapa Lakota leader Sitting
Bull turned over his rifle in 1881. It was built to protect land and
river routes traveled by settlers moving west. Learn about the
"Buffalo Soldiers" who served here and tour the original site to
see a stone powder magazine and officers' quarters which now
house a museum. Indoor exhibits open during summer months.
Outdoor interpretive areas open year-round.
23 miles W of Williston on Hwy 1804 history.nd.gov / (701) 572-9034
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