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Dickens Make-It Take-It Classes
Friday, November 28, 2025 at 10:00 am - Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Categories: Fort Stevenson State ParkCreate a sweet holiday memory at Fort Stevenson State Park during the Dickens Festival! Drop in for festive make-it, take-it gingerbread house decorating on select dates, perfect for kids ages 4 and up. All sessions take place at the Visitor Center, with a $6 supply fee per house while supplies last. Join us for some hands-on holiday fun!
Light the Blockhouse Hike
Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 05:00 pm - 07:30 pm
Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State ParkHallson Church Caroling
Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 05:00 pm - 12:00 am
Categories: Icelandic State ParkJoin us for caroling in the Hallson Church.
Holiday Puzzle Palooza
Friday, December 19, 2025 at 07:00 pm - Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 09:30 pm
Categories: Lake Metigoshe State ParkMake memories with Lake Metigoshe State Park this holiday season with festive drinks & snacks and a fun, friendly puzzle competition.
Snooze, Stay or Go Away Youth Day Camp
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 09:00 am - 04:00 pm
Categories: Lake Metigoshe State ParkLake Metigoshe State Park is excited to offer a winter break day camp for youth ages 9–12. The camp features various hands-on activities about winter adaptations and fun outdoor recreation opportunities.
Recent News
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Snowmobile season kicks off today on groomed state trails
Monday, December 1, 2025 at 02:00 pm
With fresh snowfall across the state, North Dakota’s snowmobile trails officially open today, Dec. 1. This early start to the season makes it a perfect time for riders to get out and enjoy more than 2,800 miles of groomed state trails. The 13 trail systems, maintained by dedicated members of Snowmobile North Dakota, will remain open until April as long as trail segments have a minimum of four inches of packed snow.
Turtle River State Park welcomes new Park Manager
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce Michelle Cunningham as the new Park Manager at Turtle River State Park. Cunningham began her transition into the role earlier this month and is now fully on-site.
ND Parks and Recreation to host IMBA Trail Care School in Bismarck
Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Bismarck, ND — North Dakota Parks and Recreation will host the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) in Bismarck for a three-day Trail Care School, September 2-5, 2025. This program offers local trail partners critical education and hands-on training in sustainable trail design and maintenance.
Campground improvements coming to several state parks this fall
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 02:00 pm
Bismarck, ND – Exciting upgrades are on the horizon at several North Dakota state parks, providing an improved experience with more powerful and reliable electricity and on-site water access at many campsites, and a large upgrade project at Rough Rider State Park.
Artists selected for 2025 ND state parks residency program
Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 11:00 am
Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, along with North Dakota Council on the Arts, announced the selection of three artists for the 2025 Artist in Residency Program. This program aims to support North Dakota artists in creating art inspired by the beauty of the state parks.