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Dickens Make-it Take-it Classes
Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10:00 am - Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 04:00 am
Categories: Fort Stevenson State ParkJoin us for exciting make-it, take-it classes during the Dickens Festival! All classes will be held at the park's Visitor Center. Participants are welcome to drop in anytime between 10-4 each day, but please note that space and supplies are limited!
Victorian Christmas: A Yuletide Social
Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 04:30 pm
Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State ParkThis event takes you back to 1875 where you can experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas in the frontier Army. Our team and period reenactors in military and civilian dress will be on hand to educate and entertain the public through historic presentations, games, carols, period food and beverages, historic firearm demonstrations (conditions permitting), gift & decoration-making, and more!
Light the Blockhouse Hike
Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 05:00 pm - 07:30 pm
Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State ParkHoliday Spectacular
Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 05:00 pm - 12:00 am
Categories: Lewis & Clark State ParkEnjoy some of the final days of 2024 at Lewis and Clark State Park as we put a bow on our 50th Anniversary Celebration! More details to come.
Wild Outdoor Women (WOW) - Winter
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 07:00 pm - Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Categories: Lake Metigoshe State ParkThis event is primarily for ladies over the age of 16 who wish to learn or improve on skills associated with several outdoor recreational activities to include activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, darkhouse spearfishing and more!
Recent News
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Sully Creek State Park Renamed Rough Rider State Park with Major Campground Expansion
Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 01:00 pm
Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce a bold transformation for Sully Creek State Park. In a proud tribute to the indomitable spirit of Theodore Roosevelt and the legendary Rough Riders, the park will officially become Rough Rider State Park. This renaming celebrates Roosevelt and his Rough Riders’ enduring legacy and our dedication to honoring the rugged beauty and cultural heritage of the West.
Hunters and park visitors: if you see something, say something
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 01:30 pm
Bismarck, ND – State wildlife and outdoor recreation agency officials said a weekend of historic fires in western North Dakota delivered a stark reminder to hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts about the need to be acutely aware of dry conditions while recreating outdoors.
Planned power outage at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park for Monday, Sept. 30
Friday, September 27, 2024 at 03:00 pm
Bismarck, ND – Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park is currently undergoing electrical upgrades to its campground, which will result in a planned power outage on Monday, Sept. 30. The Visitor Center, Museum and On-A-Slant Village will be closed to the public for the day.
Northeast North Dakota communities receive over $4 million for local park projects
Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 06:00 pm
Bismarck, ND – North Dakota Parks and Recreation (NDPRD) has received a grant of nearly $4.5 million through the National Park Service (NDS) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program to support park redevelopment projects in North Dakota.
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park gets upgrades; park still accessible for recreation opportunities
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 06:00 pm
Bismarck, ND – One of the most-visited state parks in North Dakota is getting an upgrade! Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park is the oldest state park in North Dakota, and this week the park kicked off a large upgrade project that will give campers significant improvement in power and water delivery to their RVs.