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Join us August 11-13, 2023 for the 7th annual Bison Bash at Cross Ranch State Park and Nature Preserve. The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is collaborating with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) of North Dakota to bring visitors an exciting celebration of America’s National Mammal. We have a fantastic weekend packed full of bison events for all ages that will include a Cinnamon Charge obstacle course, bison interpretive program, craft station, nature preserve hike, and Bison Stampede fun run.
To kick off Bison Bash on Friday at 7:00 pm, there will be an amphitheater program on bison basics with bison trivia to follow.
Saturday starting at 10:00 am, join us for a hike on the Cross Ranch Nature Preserve. The Outdoor Educator & Preserve Manager will be leading the preserve hike, providing individuals with knowledge about bison and their habitat. Please, meet at the mailbox at the main entrance to Cross Ranch State Park.
A bison craft station, games, and scavenger hunt will also be available throughout the day on Saturday at Cross Ranch State Park. The Cinnamon Charge obstacle course will begin at 4:00 pm, at the amphitheater.
On Sunday, we invite you to stampede with us on a variety of backcountry runs. This year we are hosting a 5K, 10K, and a 15K fun run! Registration will be available before the stampede run in the River Peoples Visitor Center at 9:00 am. The runs will begin at 10:00 am.
In event of inclement weather, all amphitheater programs will be moved inside the River Peoples Visitor Center education room.
The event is free of charge and open to the public. An annual or daily vehicle permit is required for park entrance and can be purchased online or at the park.