Fort Yates

The site marks the original burial ground of Hunkpapa Sioux leader Sitting bull, who was killed on Dec. 15, 1890. Sitting Bull was known for his dreams of a soldier falling down in camp, representing… Read More >

The visitor center is located on the hill behind Sitting Bull College. It is open all year, Monday to Friday.  8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. but visitors are encouraged to call ahead for hours. Read More >

Visitors are welcome to travel the Standing Rock National Native American Scenic Byway. Grand vistas present the Missouri River along the same routes traveled by Lewis and Clark, Sakakawea and Sitting… Read More >