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Upcoming Events
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Kids' Weekend 2025: ISP Rodeo
Friday, August 8, 2025 at 02:00 pm - Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Categories: Icelandic State ParkGrab your hat and spurs, because we're going to the rodeo this year for Kids' Weekend! Saddle up for a weekend of western-themed fun the whole family will enjoy! From games and crafts to a color run and outdoor movie, this year’s Kids Weekend is packed with exciting activities.
Bison Bash
Friday, August 8, 2025 at 07:00 pm - Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Categories: Cross Ranch State ParkJoin us for a weekend full of fun, discovery, and nature at the 9th Annual Bison Bash! This family-friendly event celebrates the prairie ecosystem and the iconic bison through hikes, a fun run, games, trivia, and creative experiences, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy.
Movie Night
Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 08:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Categories: Lake Metigoshe State ParkJoin us for a movie night at the park watching RV. Stay tuned for more details!
Evening Hike Series: Sensory Hike
Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 09:15 pm - 10:15 pm
Categories: Fort Stevenson State ParkDiscover the nocturnal world in a new way! Stop at sensory stations along the trail to engage your senses and learn how wildlife navigates the dark. Groups will depart every 15 minutes, with the first group at 9:15 PM and the last at 9:45 PM.
Community Astronomy Night Series
Friday, August 15, 2025 at 09:00 pm - Friday, October 17, 2025
Categories: Turtle River State ParkJoin us at Turtle River State Park for the Northern Sky Astronomical Society’s Community Astronomy nights this summer!
Recent News
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Campground improvements coming to several state parks this fall
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 02:00 pm
Bismarck, ND – Exciting upgrades are on the horizon at several North Dakota state parks, providing an improved experience with more powerful and reliable electricity and on-site water access at many campsites, and a large upgrade project at Rough Rider State Park.
Artists selected for 2025 ND state parks residency program
Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 11:00 am
Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, along with North Dakota Council on the Arts, announced the selection of three artists for the 2025 Artist in Residency Program. This program aims to support North Dakota artists in creating art inspired by the beauty of the state parks.
North Dakota awards funding for new trails and outdoor recreation projects
Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 02:00 pm
The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department Recreational Trails Program (RTP) received 20 applications totaling $3.9 million in project fund grant requests. This is the largest amount ever requested in the program’s history. The RTP has allocated approximately $1 million to award through the Federal Highway Administration. The RTP Advisory Committee ranked and selected five of the 20 projects to receive funding this year.
State park visitors can help protect parks from invasive species
Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, is highlighting the importance of stopping the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) during the week of May 4-10.
North Dakota celebrates Roughrider OHV Trail expansion with ribbon cutting ceremony
Friday, May 2, 2025 at 12:30 pm
MANDAN, ND – Today, state and local officials along with private partners gathered to celebrate the official ribbon cutting for the newly expanded Roughrider Trail, an exciting project that enhances outdoor access and strengthens North Dakota’s reputation as a premier destination for recreation and tourism.