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Great Backyard Bird Count
Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 09:30 am - 12:00 am
Categories: Lewis & Clark State ParkParticipate in the Great Backyard Bird Count with Lewis and Clark State Park. Outdoor educator Bridget will do a crash course on birding basics followed by a guided walk to count birds.
Sweetheart Hike
Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State ParkLooking for a special way to spend quality time with your loved one or the whole family? Join us for our annual Sweetheart Hike on Saturday, February 15 starting at 10 AM.
Winter Fest
Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00 am - 04:00 pm
Categories: Cross Ranch State ParkCome join us for a fun-filled winter afternoon. There will be several activities both inside and outside, depending on the weather. Times and details will be announced closer to the event.
Evening Hike Series: Full Snow Moon Candlelight Hike
Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 06:30 pm - 07:30 pm
Categories: Fort Stevenson State ParkEnjoy the enchanting glow of the Snow Moon while skiing, snowshoeing, or hiking along a beautifully lit trail featuring candle luminaries.
Full Moon Series: Hike, Ski or Snowshoe
Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 07:00 pm - 12:00 am
Categories: Icelandic State ParkHead out on your own or join our guided hike under the full moon. Hot chocolate will be served!
Recent News
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Snowmobile season kicks off Dec. 1; state awaits adequate snowfall and ice thickness for trail openings
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00 am
Bismarck, ND – North Dakota’s snowmobile official season will open on Dec. 1, but several conditions must be met before the state’s 2,800 miles of snowmobile trails are open, groomed and ready for travel. Adequate snow cover of four packed inches must be on the ground to allow for trail grooming. Signs must be put in place, and to travel across wetland areas the ice must be thick enough to support the weight of trail groomers.
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.