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Upcoming Events
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Full Moon Winter Hike
Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Categories: Icelandic State ParkJoin us to start off the year with a night hike in the full moon. We'll meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Maintenance yard before heading out.
Wild Outdoor Women (WOW) - Winter
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 07:00 pm - Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Categories: Lake Metigoshe State ParkThis event is primarily for ladies over the age of 16 who wish to learn or improve on skills associated with several outdoor recreational activities to include activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, darkhouse spearfishing and more!
Winter Fest
Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 09:00 am - 04:00 pm
Categories: Cross Ranch State ParkCome join us for a fun-filled winter afternoon. There will be several activities both inside and outside, depending on the weather. Times and details will be announced closer to the event.
Ojibway Showshoe Lacing Workshop
Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Categories: Lake Metigoshe State ParkDon't miss this unique hands-on workshop at Lake Metigoshe State Park! Instructors Lynda Knutsen and Jackie Jacobson will teach the lacing pattern and participants will work at their own pace to lace their own Ojibway snowshoes.
Fishing Rod Building Workshop
Friday, April 4, 2025 at 06:00 pm - Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 08:00 am
Categories: Lake Metigoshe State ParkBuild your own custom fishing rod with step-by-step instruction by Chuck DeRemer. This opportunity is for anyone at least 14 years of age, 12 if registering with a parent/guardian.
Recent News
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Snowmobile season kicks off Dec. 1; state awaits adequate snowfall and ice thickness for trail openings
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00 am
Bismarck, ND – North Dakota’s snowmobile official season will open on Dec. 1, but several conditions must be met before the state’s 2,800 miles of snowmobile trails are open, groomed and ready for travel. Adequate snow cover of four packed inches must be on the ground to allow for trail grooming. Signs must be put in place, and to travel across wetland areas the ice must be thick enough to support the weight of trail groomers.
Sully Creek State Park Renamed Rough Rider State Park with Major Campground Expansion
Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 01:00 pm
Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce a bold transformation for Sully Creek State Park. In a proud tribute to the indomitable spirit of Theodore Roosevelt and the legendary Rough Riders, the park will officially become Rough Rider State Park. This renaming celebrates Roosevelt and his Rough Riders’ enduring legacy and our dedication to honoring the rugged beauty and cultural heritage of the West.
Hunters and park visitors: if you see something, say something
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 01:30 pm
Bismarck, ND – State wildlife and outdoor recreation agency officials said a weekend of historic fires in western North Dakota delivered a stark reminder to hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts about the need to be acutely aware of dry conditions while recreating outdoors.
Planned power outage at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park for Monday, Sept. 30
Friday, September 27, 2024 at 03:00 pm
Bismarck, ND – Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park is currently undergoing electrical upgrades to its campground, which will result in a planned power outage on Monday, Sept. 30. The Visitor Center, Museum and On-A-Slant Village will be closed to the public for the day.
Northeast North Dakota communities receive over $4 million for local park projects
Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 06:00 pm
Bismarck, ND – North Dakota Parks and Recreation (NDPRD) has received a grant of nearly $4.5 million through the National Park Service (NDS) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program to support park redevelopment projects in North Dakota.