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Five things you have to experience in North Dakota
5 things you have to experience in North Dakota

Your bucket list is one-of-a-kind, so put something truly unique on your list this summer. Whether it’s thrilling adventure or just seeing something new, North Dakota has unexpected fun for all tastes.

1. Park Enthusiasts

Theodore Roosevelt National Park – South Unit

Theodore Roosevelt National Park - South Unit


Pardon our forwardness, but we think North Dakota should be on everyone’s bucket list – especially Theodore Roosevelt National Park with its perstine scenery, roaming wildlife and the kind of outdoor adventure that inspired our 26th President. Enjoy uncrowded trails, overlooks and visitor centers, and keep your eyes open for bison, elk, wild horses and more. If you only see one national park this year, make it Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the western North Dakota Badlands.

2. Thrill Seekers

Bike the Maah Daah Hey Trail

Maah Daah Hey Trail, near Medora


Bike, hike or run all 144 miles of the Maah Daah Hey Trail - all at once or in return visits. It follows the Little Missouri River through rugged Badlands, passing by or through all three units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Bring your own gear or find outfitters nearby.

3. Time Travelers

Dancers at the Medora Musical

Medora Musical, Medora


Have an Old West adventure in Medora at the Medora Musical and Pitchfork Steak Fondue. Before he was president, Theodore Roosevelt was a larger-than-life character in the town’s history when he came to North Dakota as a hunter, rancher and deputy sheriff. (BONUS: Bring your clubs to play the picturesque, nationally-acclaimed Bully Pulpit Golf Course.)

4. History Buffs

Fort Union Trading Post

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site, Williston


Did you know Lewis and Clark spent more time in what would become North Dakota than in any other state? It’s true. This summer, visit the reconstructed Fort Mandan near Washburn where they spent the winter of 1804-1805, as well as the nearby Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site near Stanton where Sakakawea became the expedition’s famous interpreter. And don’t miss Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site near Williston, an important site of the fur trade era.

5. Good Neighbors

Fort Union Trading Post

International Peace Garden, Dunseith


Stand in two nations at once — one foot in Canada and one in the United States at the International Peace Garden north of Dunseith. It’s a giant botanical garden celebrating peace between the two nations with more than 150,000 flowers planted each year. You’ll also see a 9/11 memorial sculpture made of steel girders from the World Trade Center’s twin towers.

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For travel advice, comments or questions, email us at: RULegendary@nd.gov, call 1-800-435-5663 or write to the North Dakota Tourism Division, 1600 E. Century Ave., Suite 2, P.O. Box 2057, Bismarck, ND 58502-2057.







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