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Upcoming Events
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Harvest Hike: Walking Trivia
Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State ParkJoin us for a unique Harvest Hike: Walking Trivia, a perfect blend of exploration, learning, and hands-on harvesting! This family-friendly hike begins with trivia and ends with a hands-on harvest of heirloom crops at our Three Sisters Garden.
Flannel Fest
Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00 am - 04:00 pm
Categories: Lewis & Clark State ParkDust off your favorite flannel and join us at Lewis and Clark State Park on Saturday, September 20, 2025 to celebrate the changing of the seasons at Flannel Fest. Enjoy live music from crowd favorites MoonCats and Ted & Kari, and don't miss the thrilling Timberwork's Lumberjack Show—with jaw-dropping skills and fast-paced action!
Oktober Family Fest
Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 04:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Categories: Fort Stevenson State ParkCelebrate fall with a German twist! Join us for this family-friendly event featuring German food truck Das Mountain Traveling Kitchen, polka music by Kuchen County, and plenty of fun. Enjoy the crisp autumn air with your loved ones at this festival.
Community Astronomy Night Series
Friday, September 26, 2025 at 08:00 pm - Friday, October 17, 2025
Categories: Turtle River State ParkJoin us at Turtle River State Park for the Northern Sky Astronomical Society’s Community Astronomy nights this summer!
Haunted Fort
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 07:00 pm - Saturday, November 1, 2025
Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State ParkWelcome to the 23rd Year of Haunted Fort: Where Nightmares Come to Life! Tickets are now on sale for this year's haunted attractions, including the main Haunted Fort events, Spookless Nights and Darkness Unleashed.
Recent News
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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.
North Dakota awards funding for new trails and outdoor recreation projects
Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 02:00 pm
The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department Recreational Trails Program (RTP) received 20 applications totaling $3.9 million in project fund grant requests. This is the largest amount ever requested in the program’s history. The RTP has allocated approximately $1 million to award through the Federal Highway Administration. The RTP Advisory Committee ranked and selected five of the 20 projects to receive funding this year.
State park visitors can help protect parks from invasive species
Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, is highlighting the importance of stopping the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) during the week of May 4-10.