Hiking in the Badlands.
Hiking in the Badlands.
Interpreters and visitors at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site near Williston
Interpreters and visitors at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site near Williston
Wind Canyon is one of the most photographed views in the park.
Wind Canyon is one of the most photographed views in the park.
Hikers pause along a trail in the morning haze along the Maah Daah Hey
Hikers pause along a trail in the morning haze along the Maah Daah Hey
Lake Sakakawea and the new marina at Fort Stevenson State Park near Garrison.
Lake Sakakawea and the new marina at Fort Stevenson State Park near Garrison.
Camping along Little Missouri River
Camping along Little Missouri River
A herd of bison in the north unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
A herd of bison in the north unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Fort Ransom State Historic Site is at the southern end of the Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway.
Fort Ransom State Historic Site is at the southern end of the Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway.
A hiker takes a break on the Maah Daah Hey Trail
A hiker takes a break on the Maah Daah Hey Trail
Enjoying the Badlands of western North Dakota.
Enjoying the Badlands of western North Dakota.
Some people believe the ghosts of General Custer and Libbie are alive and well in the Custer House.
Some people believe the ghosts of General Custer and Libbie are alive and well in the Custer House.
Hiking in the Badlands.
Interpreters and visitors at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site near Williston
Wind Canyon is one of the most photographed views in the park.
Hikers pause along a trail in the morning haze along the Maah Daah Hey
Lake Sakakawea and the new marina at Fort Stevenson State Park near Garrison.
Camping along Little Missouri River
A herd of bison in the north unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Fort Ransom State Historic Site is at the southern end of the Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway.
A hiker takes a break on the Maah Daah Hey Trail
Enjoying the Badlands of western North Dakota.
Some people believe the ghosts of General Custer and Libbie are alive and well in the Custer House.

National & State Parks

From the majestic crags of the Badlands and Theodore Roosevelt National Park to the living history at fort sites and the delicate blooms of a botanical garden, the national and state parks in North Dakota offer an up-close look at the state’s beauty and diversity. Find outdoor activities like hiking, biking, horseback riding and canoeing. Take a scenic drive and get back to nature! 

  

 

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Cross Ranch State Park
Cross Ranch State Park is located along some of the last free-flowing and undeveloped stretches of the Missouri River. A boat ramp and canoe and kayak…
Wannagan Creek Cabins
Built in 2013 in a peaceful location with a beautiful view overlooking the Little Missouri River, four miles north of Theodore Roosevelt National…
Turtle River State Park
Constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park is located in a beautiful wooded valley along the meandering Turtle River. The…
Fort Lincoln Trolley
Come join us for a nine-mile railroad trip along the Heart River to Fort Lincoln State Park. One of the cars we run is a restored 1890s streetcar that…
On-A-Slant Indian Village
The On-A-Slant Indian Village is a 400-year-old Mandan village, which thrived for 200 years. The Mandan were hunters and gardeners who lived in…
Lake Sakakawea State Park
On the south shore of Lake Sakakawea, adjacent to Garrison Dam, Lake Sakakawea State Park offers a wide range of water-based recreational activities…
Fort Stevenson State Park
Fort Stevenson State Park, located on Lake Sakakawea's north shore, was named for the late 1800s fort that served as a supply depot for other military…
Chasing Horses
Are the Badlands of North Dakota calling you? Theodore Roosevelt National Park offers breathtaking views, abundant wildlife - including horses, bison,…
Lewis and Clark State Park
Situated on one of the upper bays of Lake Sakakawea, the rugged buttes of the North Dakota Badlands display a towering backdrop to one of the state's…
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