Past Events

After the winter of 2019, the crazy in everyone at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park has taken over. NOW it's your turn to be on the hunt for crazy and take those CRAZY/FOOLISH selfie/group photos for this #photoinspired hiking challenge!

We ask all participants to bring your smartphone or a digital camera to be used during the hike. Any way you take your photos you will be required to show the crazy evidence at the end to be entered to win a foolish prize.

It all starts at 1:00 pm on April 14th at the State Park Visitor Center!!! This is not RACE, but you need to have a creative finish so come early and get in the foolish mood. Everyone will have a chance to win great prizes with the Twitter & Instagram Photo Contest. The hike ends at 4:00 pm. Come anytime between 1 - 4 pm to complete the hike.

Maple Sugaring in North Dakota! Learn the history of maple tapping, see the tools and find out what the box elder tree has to do with maple syrup. Presentations, horse-drawn wagon rides, kids hands-on activities, and live entertainment throughout the day. Don't miss out, experience pure maple cotton candy and sugar snow!

Like finding a pot of gold or seeing a triple Rainbow – St. Patrick’s Day 2019 falls on a Sunday and therefore the luck of the Irish will be ever present on St. Patrick’s Day for the official hike day of the third hike in the 2019 12 Months - 12 Hikes Challenge!
 

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 including snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and more! 
 

Bring your Valentine this #Valentines Season to Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, because we have the perfect way to spend some quality time with that special someone or the whole family. Join us for the annual “Sweetheart Hike” on Sunday, Feb. 17th beginning at 1 p.m. The hike about 2 miles over the hills and through the snow, so wear those snowpants and boots, and bring a sled to pull. 

Come out and experience a candlelit hike under the full moon. The Full Moon in February is known as the Snow Moon. Cross-country ski, snowshoe or hike, park staff will use candle luminaries to light the trail. Meet at the Visitor Center at 6:00 pm. Afterward, enjoy snacks and refreshments. The trail is approximately one mile.

The most exclusive dining experience in Bismarck and Mandan for your sweetheart this Valentines Day is a romantic dinner at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Custer House. (SOLD OUT)

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and Cross Ranch State Park collaborated to bring you a legendary Lewis and Clark themed winter celebration! Starting at 1:00 pm, stop by the River Peoples Visitor Center at Cross Ranch State Park to enjoy a variety of soups and refreshments to fill your belly and warm you up. After, please join us for our many events listed below.
 

Join us for the Fort Stevenson Fat Tire Bike Classic!
Registration: 10 AM to Noon, Race starts at 1 PM.
Cost: $30 in advance, $35 on Race day. Pre-register by contacting the park office at 701-337-5576.

4th Annual First Find, First Day Hike