20 Reasons We Love North Dakota

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark spent more of their epic journey in North Dakota than in any other state. In Washburn, stop first at the striking Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and take in its fascinating exhibits about the Lewis and Clark expedition and area history. Then, continue to a replica of the fort, authentically reconstructed with 800 cottonwood logs, where the explorers weathered the brutal winter of 1804-5. (877) 462-8535; fortmandan.com

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center/Fort Mandan Historic Site