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Birding
If you are looking for a NEW birding destination or if you are in search of new wildlife adventures, North Dakota is a sure bet. North Dakota offers birders the premier birding location in the northern Great Plains – and the Great Plains are like nowhere else on earth. Some enthusiastic birders have listed more than 400 species in a single year in North Dakota!
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Birding the Missouri River Breaks & Coteau Region/Lake Sakakawea
Quality birding in the wild! The Missouri River Breaks and the Prairie Coteau Region are premier areas for birding and Lunds Landing Lodge offers the best example of habitats and birding opportunities in this region. There is a large diversity of birds to search for, observe and study including great wildlife photography opportunities. The local scenery is spectacular. Rare species observed include the Piping Plover and an occasion the Least Tern.
Coordinator: Jim & Analene Torgerson - Lunds Landing Resort
Location: Ray
Tour Availability: Tours are offered April through October; Monday through Saturday; 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Length of Tour: Tours vary from 2 to 8 hours and one or two days.
Estimated Price: 2 hour tours are $20 per person; call for other pricing information.
Price Includes: Personally guided trip and lunch.
Other Info: Guests can golf (9 hole or 18 hole courses), fish, kayak and/or tour western North Dakota.
Phone: 701-568-3474
Web site: Lunds Landing Resort
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Bobolink Bed and Birding Package
Come enjoy beautiful scenery and birding opportunities. We are located on one of the Birding Drives developed by Birding Drives Dakota and are 5 miles from Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge. This program includes a tour of Pipestem Creek, wher we handcraft earth's bounty into exquisite all-natural home decorating accessories, such as wreaths, birdfeeders and more. You will also receive a booklet on Regional Birding Drives and birding on premises and nearby refuges.
Coordinator: Ann Hoffert - Pipestem Creek
Location: Carrington
Tour Availability: Available year round. Call for reservations.
Length of Tour: 2 night minimum, up to 7 nights.
Estimated Price: $25 per person at a 2 night minimum; weekly rates available for longer stays and additional people.
Price Includes: Accommodations in our Bobolink cottage, including a kitchen stocked with staples and the makings for breakfast the first day. Pipestem Creek tour and birding information.
Other Info: We are located on the pristine prairie of eastern North Dakota near the historical Pipestek Creek. We are on a 5000 acre family farm, where we utilize 4 acres to grow specialty sunflowers, specialty grains and flowers for natural design.
Phone: 701-852-2623 or 800-446-1986
Web site: Pipestem Creek
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Canoeing, Cooking and Camping
Paddle from the Red's headwaters in Breckenridge, MN to historic Ft. Abercrombie. Learn paddling and outdoor gourmet cooking skills from skilled outdoor women. Camp 2 nights and learn about the Red River's history, geography and wildlife.
Coordinator: Christine Holland Laney - River Keepers
Location: Fargo
Tour availability: June 26-28, 2009
Length of Tour: Friday night - Saturday afternoon.
Estimated Price: $250; $100 deposit due in advance.
Price Includes: All necessary equipment except sleeping bags and your personal gear; all food and cooking equipment, paddling instruction, outdoor cooking instruction and river interpretation.
Other Info: The canoeing portion of the trip will be active, but not overly difficult. No previous experience is needed to complete this trip.
A detailed gear list will be sent to you after registration.
Phone: 701-235-2895
Web site: River Keepers
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Lund's Landing Birding Package
Come enjoy a little slice of birding paradise. The Lund's Landing area offers a variety of habitats and rare birds mostly due to it's position at the nexus of 4 ecosystems - the western plains, central prairies, the glacial lakes and the Missouri River Badlands including Lake Sakakawea. Day 1 will be spent on a guided bird watching walk in the area. Day 2 is on your own to further explore bird watching or just relaxing on your cabin deck or the lodge deck and walkways. Some of the birds in the area are: Mountain and Eastern Bluebirds, Baird's Sparrow, Least Tern, Piping Plover, Laxull Bunting, King Fisher, Long Billed Curlew, and Common Flicker to name a few.
Coordinator: Jim & Analene Torgerson - Lunds Landing Resort
Location: Ray
Tour Availability: Call for availability.
Length of Tour: 2 nights, 2 days.
Estimated Price: $200 per person, based on minimum of two.
Price Includes: Two nights lodging; 2 breakfasts, lunches and dinners; guide for 1 day.
Other Info: Guests can golf (9 hole or 18 hole courses), fish, kayak and/or tour western North Dakota.
Phone: 701-568-3474
Web site: Lunds Landing Resort
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Prairie Smoke Ranch Birding and Prairie Adventures
"You're in the middle of nowhere!"- we hear that a lot from folks who visit the ranch for the first time. It's true, we are located in a secluded corner of the prairie pothole region, where the waterfowl, upland bird and deer populations far exceed the number of people. Truth is, we kind of like it that way. Over the past few years most folks have come to appreciate the sound of wings overhead and the coyote chorus on the horizon at sundown each evening.
We offer birding tours where you can also see the beauty of the native mixed grass prairie which features seasonal native forbs such as pasque flower, prairie smoke, several varieties of coneflowers, blazing star, prairie clover, ground plum and wood/prairie lily.
Coordinator: Dan Sobieck - Prairie Smoke Ranch
Location: Butte
Tour Availability: May through July
Length of Tour: 1/2 day to overnight.
Estimated Price: $25/day lodging plus guide fees
Price Includes: Lodging for up to 8, exclusive ranch access.
Other Info: Currently Self-guided with on-site support.
Phone: 612-713-5403
Web site: Prairie Smoke Ranch
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Tatanka Ohitika Historic Tours
A historic tour which includes traditional food, traditional dancing and song, native arts and crafts, birding and nature tourism, walking or hiking trails.
Coordinator: LaDonna Brave Bull Allard
Location: Fort Yates
Tour Availability: Everday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; advance reservations required.
Length of Tour: Varies by tour, most run 2-4 hours.
Estimated Price: $25
Price Includes: Tour, lunch or dinner (depending on time of tour) and other as requested.
Other Info: Each tour will be designed for different themes, depending on the visitor's interest.
Phone: 701-854-8500 ext 186
Web site: Standing Rock Tourism
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Wings 'n Things
An outstanding experience for everyone to view exceptional birding and nature opportunities in Washburn and surrounding areas including Cross Ranch State Park and the Audubon National Wildlife Refuge. Activities include birding at all sites, "Blue Goose" boating tours of the Audubon Refuge, canoe trips on the Missouri River, bus trips to area attractions, habitat enhancement and wildflower walks on the Cross Ranch Nature Preserve.
Coordinator: Laura Gardner - Lewis & Clark Fort Mandan Foundation
Location: Washburn
Tour Availability: September 19-21.
Length of Tour: Friday 6-9 p.m.; Saturday 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 6 a.m.-5 p.m..
Estimated Price: Adults $65 and kids $20 for the weekend; Adults $40 and kids $10 for a day.
Price Includes: Weekend rate will include meals, lodging and transportation to birding sites. Daily rate will include transportation to birding sites.
Other Info: Blue Goose tours on the Audubon Refuge is weather permitting.
Phone: 701-462-8535 or 877-462-8535
Web site: Fort Mandan
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