• Adventure Ahead
  • Fort Ransom State Park
  • Kayaking on the Missouri River
  • Birding
  • Badlands of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
  • Wildlife: Winner - "Blue Jay," Tom Wirtz, Bismarck
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Couple camping
  • Fort Ransom State Historic Site
  • Sunrise at Buck Hill

Nature & Outdoors

Forget about “the great outdoors,” because the wild side of North Dakota is legendary. Hunting for big game or birds, fishing our lakes and streams, hiking, biking, boating or horseback riding – whatever you like to do outdoors, start planning your dream trip here. Click here for more Nature and Outdoors in North Dakota.

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Events
Featured Events
  • Northcentral
    Northcentral
    May 26, 2018 - May 28, 2018
    Sky Fest Over Fort Stevenson
    Garrison
    Kite flying festival for all ages. Fly your own kite. Build a kite at the festival. See kites of...
  • Southeast
    Southeast
    Jun 01, 2018 - Jun 03, 2018
    Blue Goose Days
    Wahpeton
    Blue Goose Days is a community event for the whole family! Parade, craft/vendor booths, wildlife...
  • Northcentral
    Northcentral
    Jun 02, 2018 - Jun 02, 2018
    National Trails Day - Fort Stevenson State Park
    Garrison
    Ranger guided hike through Fort Stevenson State Parks native prairie.  North Dakota bird...
  • Southwest
    Southwest
    Jun 03, 2018 - Jun 03, 2018
    64th Annual Birdwalk
    Medora
    The Theodore Roosevelt Nature and History Association would like to invite you to our 63rd Annual...
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Featured Listings
  • Southcentral
    Southcentral
    Birding Drives Dakota
    Carrington
    Six distinct birding drives, designed by a leading ornithologist, take you to the best places for...
  • Northwest
    Northwest
    Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit Scenic Byway
    Watford City
    Theodore Roosevelt National Park memorializes the 26th President for his enduring contributions...
  • Southcentral
    Southcentral
    Badger Creek Campground
    Hazelton
    We are a full-service campground with water, sewer, garbage, 30- and 50-amp hook-ups. Close to...
  • Northcentral
    Northcentral
    Got Ice Fishing Guide Service
    Souris
    Got Ice Guide Service is fully licensed and insured to guide in the state of North Dakota. We...
  • Southcentral
    Southcentral
    North Ridge Trail
    Jamestown
    The trail stretches 4.5 miles along the north edge of the Pipestem Reservoir. It winds over...
  • Southeast
    Southeast
    Rose Creek Golf Course
    Fargo
    Rose Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-71 golf course located in South Fargo. There is a...
  • Northcentral
    Northcentral
    Nux Baa Gaa Trail
    Garrison
    The Nux Baa Gaa Trail is a newly constructed mountain bike trail containing 6 miles of woods,...
  • Southcentral
    Southcentral
    Pipestem Horse Camp and Trail
    Jamestown
    Located just north of Jamestown, the Pipestem Horse Camp and Trail, on the north side of Pipestem...
  • Southwest
    Southwest
    Elkhorn Outfitters
    Medora
  • Southeast
    Southeast
    Cooperstown City Campground
    Cooperstown
    Located at city park. 12 RV sites with 50-amp hook-ups, water and sewer. Primitive tenting...
  • Northcentral
    Northcentral
    Ruger Park Swimming Pool
    Devils Lake
    Young and old alike will enjoy a cooling dip in the city swimming pool. 
  • Northcentral
    Northcentral
    Fish On Guide Service
    Devils Lake
    Fishing guiding service on Devils Lake.
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