Fort Union was established in 1828, a busy trading outpost in a remote spot on the border between North Dakota and Montana.
Author: Gary Garth, Special to USA TODAY
Review: New canoe/kayak hybrid is packed with goodies for hunting and fishing
The new Old Town Discovery 119 Solo Sportsman is a highly manageable, delightfully lightweight boat.
This remote North Dakota site played a major role in the Lewis and Clark expedition
Sacagawea lived at the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site before and after the Lewis and Clark expedition.
State parks worth a detour: John James Audubon in Kentucky
The 724-acre John James Audubon State Park includes 6.5 miles of trails and a 28-acre fishing lake, golf course and tennis courts. Birding is popular.