Cross Ranch State Park
Activities
Amphitheater Programs
Amphitheater programs are held each Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer, starting at 9:30 p.m. Information is posted on the campground bulletin boards.
2008 Special Events
February 16 – Winter Festival 1-6 p.m. Depending on the amount of snow, horse-drawn sleigh rides, cross country skiing & snowshoeing (trails will be lighted with candles at night), games, snacks & beverages provided.
May 2-4 – Cross Ranch State Park Birding Weekend. Join in on a guided hike through the park to observe and identify birds found at Cross Ranch; we will also be providing programs on birds (Times to be announced at a later time).
May 16-18 – Wings and Things Festival is a region-wide birding festival that the park will be participating in, which will include Fort Mandan, Washburn CVB, and the Audubon National Wildlife Refuge.
May 26 – Military Appreciation Day. Free admission to any state park on Memorial Day, in honor of past and present servicemen and women.
June 7 – National Trails Day is a nationally recognized event to encourage people to get out and hike your local trails. Whether you are an avid hiker or someone who just likes to get out, do some leisurely walking, and just be outdoors, Cross Ranch has enough trails and sites for whatever your interest level maybe. Take advantage of your opportunity to come check out Cross Ranch State Park and experience the many miles of hiking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing trails the park has to offer.
June 7 – Visitor Appreciation Day.Vehicle entrance fee is waived.
June 20 & 21 – Missouri River Bluegrass Festival. Cross Ranch State Park will be hosting its 18th annual Bluegrass Festival the third weekend of June. A tentative list of performers is available here. Take advantage of the opportunity to not only take in quality Bluegrass Music but while you’re in the area, visit Washburn for their annual Lewis & Clark Days weekend.
July 18-20 – Wild West Weekend. Events and times to be announced at a later time.
August 15-17 – Lewis & Clark Weekend. Join us here at Cross Ranch State Park as we continue to celebrate and acknowledge the significance of those two famous explorers Lewis & Clark. Events and times to be announced at a later time.
September 1 – National Hunting & Fishing Day. A day set aside to recognize the sports of hunting and fishing. We will plan to have special guests and events to recognize the joys that hunting and fishing can provided. Improve your skills. Events and times to be announced at a later time.
September 27 – National Public Lands Day. Do you care about your favorite state park? Do you enjoy being a volunteer and doing some good? Do you enjoy being in the outdoors while getting a feeling of accomplishment. Then join us at Cross Ranch State Park and take advantage of the opportunity to help us improve our public lands by cleaning up the park.
December 13 – Holiday Trim-a-Tree, 1-4 p.m. Start celebrating the Christmas season a little early at Cross Ranch. We will be singing carols, making homemade tree ornaments, playing games, and enjoying horse-drawn sleigh rides and free refreshments.
Special Consensus (Date TBA). We will be hosting the Bluegrass group Special Consensus again in 2008.
