The Prairie

Overland travelers usually departed from the back gate just behind this point, setting out across the vast prairie toward the wilderness, trails, and gold fields beyond. In summer, Indian encampments could be seen nearby, with tepees dotting the landscape and smoke curling from cooking fires. Years after Fort Union ceased operations, the prairie gave way to railroads, hay fields, and farming. Today, the native grasses have been restored through a restoration program.

Trenton, North Dakota · United States