LEWISTOWN — American Prairie announced Thursday it added just over 1,400 acres of land in two areas, including scenic habitat both near and along the Missouri River, improving public access for boaters, floaters, anglers and other river recreationists.

The first land acquisition grows American Prairie’s existing PN unit by 1,365 acres, which is comprised of 630 deeded acres and 735 leased acres. The property is in Chouteau County, across the Missouri River from the historic Lewis and Clark campsite at Slaughter River, also known today as Arrow Creek. It was one of the few locations utilized by the expedition on both their outbound and return journeys.

Sitting at the confluence of the Missouri and Arrow Creek, this area is also culturally and historically significant for the region’s Indi

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