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Holiday Mystery in the Park
Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00 am - 01:00 pm
Categories: Lewis & Clark State ParkEnjoy some of the final days of 2024 at Lewis and Clark State Park as we put a bow on our 50th Anniversary Celebration! Follow a trail of family-friendly puzzles and clues to track down the missing star.
Last Day Hike
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 04:00 pm - 12:00 am
Categories: Cross Ranch State ParkFirst Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State ParkRing in the New Year at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park with the 2025 First Day Hike. This annual tradition is a great way to start off the new year. Hot chocolate and coffee will be served before the hike inside the Visitor Center next to a roaring, warm fire.
Evening Hike Series: First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 06:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Categories: Fort Stevenson State ParkFull 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.
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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.