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 f rom 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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