December in North Dakota is many things to many people. It's Santa and lights and trees and music and shopping and trains and, of course, The Nutcracker. Don't sit around waiting for the season to come to you. Get out and enjoy all of the things the holiday season has to offer. For details on these or other events, go to NDtourism.com or call 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525.
Bismarck, N.D. - North Dakota Tourism television ads, produced by Odney, were recently recognized with Bronze Telly Awards. This international awards program, now in its 33rd year, is the premier award honoring the finest film and video productions, groundbreaking web commercials, videos and films, and outstanding local, regional and cable TV commercials and programs.
The holiday season is just around the corner, and November is a great time to get in the spirit. Tackle your Christmas list at the many holiday arts and crafts fairs, where you're sure to find special gifts for everyone on your list. And, Santa will make appearances across North Dakota, providing the perfect opportunity for kids to share their wish list. For details on these or other events, go to NDtourism.com or call 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525.
"Walleye dreams become a reality every fall here on Devils Lake," said North Dakota guide and professional angler Johnnie Candle. "All my biggest fish have come in the fall; it's what I call trophy walleye time."
October is mostly associated with Halloween. But there are many scary good activities in North Dakota leading up to the hauntingly fun season. For details on these or other events, go to NDtourism.com or call 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525
With the harvest winding down and fall having arrived, it's time to celebrate the end of summer the North Dakota way with a festival. Festivals highlight the true quality and charm of North Dakota. City people venture out to small towns, townsfolk interact and others return home to celebrate with family and friends. To find out more about Applefest, Norsk Hosfest, Fargo Fest or other events, or for a complete list of events, go to NDtourism.com or call 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525
Theodore Roosevelt National Park will begin the maintenance phase of its Elk Management Plan with a radio collaring project in the South Unit on September 12 and 13.
"We have completed the reduction phase of our elk management program," said Superintendent Valerie Naylor. "However, we must continue to monitor and maintain the population. Collaring some of the elk will help us to achieve that goal."
September visitor center hours are now in effect in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The South Unit Visitor Center in Medora is open daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MDT. Painted Canyon Visitor Center, 6 miles east of Medora off I-94, is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MDT. The North Unit Visitor Center, located 15 miles south of Watford City on Hwy. 85, is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CDT. All of the park's visitor centers offer free orientation films, exhibits, publications, and information about the park and the surrounding area.
A dark night sky is the perfect setting for the North Dakota Badlands Star Party in Theodore Roosevelt National Park's North Unit. The annual event will be held on August 17 and 18.
Telescopes will be set up at sunset at the North Unit Wildlife Handling Facility. A constellation tour will be offered as soon as stars are visible, at approximately 10:30 p.m. CDT each night. In addition, the sun can be viewed through a solar telescope, which will be located at the North Unit Visitor Center from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. CDT on Saturday.
