The Lewis and Clark State Park is located on one of the upper bays of Lake Sakakawea. The rugged buttes of the North Dakota Badlands display a towering backdrop to one of the state’s best recreation areas. The park is named for and has an interpretive trail marker placed to commemorate the historic journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. This trail system extends from the trailhead north along the boundary of the park and returns parallel to Lake Sakakawea. You will hike through native prairie intermixed with traces of woody draws. Wonderful Badland vistas and an overlook of a beaver pond are found. A beautiful walking bridge, many benches, and sounds of many distinct birds add to the beauty.