Past Events

Head on out the Turtle River State Park to view the stars with the Northern Sky Astronomical Society! Telescopes will be set up at the Chalet for observations and members will be on hand to answer questions.

Get ready for the return of the 2022 Cardio & Coffee Trail Running Series at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park! This one-of-a-kind event will elevate outdoor fitness by adding in the enjoyment/education of the finest specialty roast coffee. We’ve taken a typical morning run and turned it into an energy-driven morning on the most beautiful and legendary trails of Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park.

Wild Outdoor Women (WOW) is primarily for ladies ages 16 and over who wish to learn or improve skills associated with a variety of outdoor recreational activities.

Tucked in a secluded corner of the park, the Sunne farmstead is the site of the Annual Sodbuster Days, providing early, horse-drawn farming demonstrations and displays.

This Labor Day weekend, the legendary Glow Hike returns to Fort Abraham Lincoln. Throughout the hike there will be UV light and music party stations. Join us prior to the event to utilize our face painting stations and get your glow on!

Come to watch the sailboats at the Fort Stevenson Regatta. Spectators can view the race from the park’s bluffs overlooking Lake Sakakawea and from the Guardhouse Lawn.

Don't miss Campers and Clay at Beaver Lake State Park this weekend! Visiting potter Robin Reynolds will be at the park as part of the Artist in Residence program. Hands-on demonstrations will be held on September 3 and 4.

Next up in Fort Stevenson State Park's Evening Hike Series is the Sensory Hike. Take a look at the world from a different perspective. Join us for an evening hike where we will encourage you to use your senses and learn how nocturnal animals navigate the night.

Join us August 13-14 as reenactors and living historians from around the region come to portray soldiers from the 6th US Infantry, Co. B who built Fort Abraham Lincoln in 1872-73. What better way to celebrate the fort's 150 year anniversary!

Lots of fun is planned this weekend at Cross Ranch State Park including bison-themed interpretive programming, crafts, games, an obstacle course, and a fun run.