§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Between 1828 and 1867, Fort Union was the most important fur trade post on the Upper Missouri River. Here, the Assiniboine and six other Northern Plains Tribes exchanged buffalo robes and smaller furs for goods from around the world, including cloth, guns, blankets, and beads.
A bastion of peaceful coexistence, the post annually traded over 25,000 buffalo robes and $100,000 in merchandise.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Located on North Dakota Highway 1804 right at the Montana and North Dakota state line. From Williston, ND, approximately 25 miles to the southwest via ND Highways 2 & 1804. From Sidney, MT, approximately 25 miles to the northeast, via MT Highways 200 & 58. Commercial flights and rental cars are available in both Williston, ND and Sidney, MT. Amtrak passenger train service and rental cars are available in Williston, ND.
Weather Notes
Weather in western North Dakota can be harsh, with extremes in temperature and sudden, violent storms. Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions. Summers are warm with average high temperatures in the 80s-90s May through September. Winters are cold with average lows in the single digits December through February. Wind is considerable year-round. Conditions can change quickly. Travelers should be aware of the potential for violent thunderstorms in the summer and the possibility of blizzards.
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 01 — VITALS
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Mon
77°F
Sunny
12 to 16 mph SW
Tue
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 17 mph SE
Wed
72°F
Chance Rain Showers
15 to 26 mph W
Thu
70°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
20 to 25 mph W
Fri
70°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
8 to 21 mph W
Sat
68°F
Mostly Sunny
8 to 17 mph NW
Sun
72°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
7 to 15 mph NW
