Williston: Attractions and more...
Fort Buford can be described as a ‘former US Army’ base situated at confluence of Yellowstone and Missouri rivers. It’s well-known to be the place where Sitting Bull went on to surrender in the year 1881. Fort Buford witnessed expansion in the year 1867. This expansion was further increased in 1871; from ‘1-company 360-feet square frontier stockade’ to a ‘6-company infantry post’. Furthermore, it became key element with regards to supply route in Montana, for military campaigns that were held from 1876 to 1877. On the 1st of October, 1895, this fort was abandoned; thanks to remoteness of post and end of Indian Wars.
The present scenario is such that Fort Buford is run by North Dakota State Historical Society in the form of historic site.
This lake can boast of being the 3rd-biggest lake across the US; that too, man-made. Loads of recreational activities are offered over here.