Dickens Make-it Take-it Classes

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10:00 am - Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 04:00 am

Categories: Fort Stevenson State Park

Join us for exciting make-it, take-it classes during the Dickens Festival! All classes will be held at the park's Visitor Center. Participants are welcome to drop in anytime between 10-4 each day, but please note that space and supplies are limited!


Victorian Christmas: A Yuletide Social

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 11:00 am - 04:30 pm

Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

This event takes you back to 1875 where you can experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas in the frontier Army. Our team and period reenactors in military and civilian dress will be on hand to educate and entertain the public through historic presentations, games, carols, period food and beverages, historic firearm demonstrations (conditions permitting), gift & decoration-making, and more!


Light the Blockhouse Hike

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 05:00 pm - 07:30 pm

Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
Join the Fort Abraham Lincoln team as we ring in the 2024 holiday season, flipping the switch on the decorated iconic infantry post blockhouse! The hike will start and end at the park Visitor Center. Don't miss the return of this wonderful annual tradition. Before and after the hike, stay for warm fire pits and a fantastic holiday-themed hot chocolate bar! Hot coffee will also be served.

Holiday Mystery in the Park

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00 am - 01:00 pm

Categories: Lewis & Clark State Park

Enjoy some of the final days of 2024 at Lewis and Clark State Park as we put a bow on our 50th Anniversary Celebration! More details to come.


Last Day Hike

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 04:00 pm - 12:00 am

Categories: Cross Ranch State Park
Join us for your last hike of 2024! At the end of the hike you are welcome to warm up by the campfire and enjoy some hot chocolate or apple cider!
 

First Day Hike

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm

Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

Ring 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.


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 Park

This 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 Park

Come 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 Park

Don'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 Park

Build 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.