Bismarck lies along the Missouri River which creates wonderful leisure opportunities. Parks and walk/running/biking paths dot it’s banks. The river itself is used for fishing, boating, pontooning, kayaking, and jet skiing. It provides a relaxing venue for us to take walks and drives where we stop and practice using our new Nikon D780 camera.
On Friday we drive near the river on ND-1804 then US 83 north to the town of Washburn. Our first stop is the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. Lewis and Clark arrived in the area in 1804. According to the Center “The expedition, brainchild of President Thomas Jefferson, was far more than adventure—it was a quest for knowledge. The exhibit shows how Lewis & Clark sought to connect the then-unknown interior of North America with the Enlightenment”. We enjoy the exhibits then make our way to Fort Mandan.
On Friday we drive near the river on ND-1804 then US 83 north to the town of Washburn. Our first stop is the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. Lewis and Clark arrived in the area in 1804. According to the Center “The expedition, brainchild of President Thomas Jefferson, was far more than adventure—it was a quest for knowledge. The exhibit shows how Lewis & Clark sought to connect the then-unknown interior of North America with the Enlightenment”. We enjoy the exhibits then make our way to Fort Mandan.
The park rangers add context and commentary as we walk through the fort - interesting! Fort Mandan is a “full-size replica of the fort in which the Lewis and Clark Expedition overwintered in 1804-1805. Their stay here was characterized by the hospitality of the Mandan and Hidatsa peoples. In fact, this is where they met and built friendships with such important figures as Sacagawea, Toussaint Charbonneau, and Sheheke-Shote”.
After touring we stop at a local restaurant for a snack. It’s nothing fancy, but the people are very friendly and the food is decent. No face masks required here, and at 3 pm there are only four other people in the place.
After touring we stop at a local restaurant for a snack. It’s nothing fancy, but the people are very friendly and the food is decent. No face masks required here, and at 3 pm there are only four other people in the place.
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