the lewis and clark fort mandan foundation built a replica of the fort along the river, 2.5 miles from the intersection of nd 200a and us 83. made according to materials and design as described in the expedition's journals, it is located near the north dakota lewis and clark interpretive center. the fort replica holds reproduction items, such as "meriwether lewis' field desk, william clark's map-making tools, bunks the men slept in, equipment they carried in the field, clothes they wore, and the blacksmith's forge." in addition, the site has personnel for tours and interpretive programs about the lewis and clark expedition and its significance in united states, state and regional history. walking trails go along the property and the river.