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Halloween in July

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 08:00 pm - Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Turtle River State Park

Join us for a weekend of family-friendly fun as we celebrate Halloween in July. Bring your costumes, site decorations, and spooky spirit for a festive getaway you won't forget.


Colorful Christmas

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 09:00 am - 12:00 am

Categories: Lewis & Clark State Park

Our annual summer Christmas celebration with a colorful twist. Join us on a color run this Christmas in July!


Sodbuster Days

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00 am - Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 04:00 pm

Categories: Fort Ransom State Park

The public is invited to experience Sodbuster Days, July 12-13, at Fort Ransom State Park. The Sodbuster event is an opportunity for visitors to experience what homesteading and pioneer life was like in North Dakota. This event showcases horse-drawn farming demonstrations and displays and brings to life the historic Sunne Farm.


Pedals & Popsicles

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

Pedals and Popsicles is back! This ranger led approx. mile-long bike ride will start at the Visitor Center and will take you on paved bike paths and unpaved trails through the park. We will end at the amphitheater where there will be popsicles waiting to be enjoyed.


Junior Governor's Cup Fishing Derby

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00 am - 01:00 pm

Categories: Fort Stevenson State Park

Calling all young anglers! Kids age 17 and under are invited to cast a line and compete in the annual Youth Fishing Derby at the de Trobriand Marina in Fort Stevenson State Park.


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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. 


North Dakota celebrates Roughrider OHV Trail expansion with ribbon cutting ceremony

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 12:30 pm

MANDAN, ND – Today, state and local officials along with private partners gathered to celebrate the official ribbon cutting for the newly expanded Roughrider Trail, an exciting project that enhances outdoor access and strengthens North Dakota’s reputation as a premier destination for recreation and tourism. 


ND State Parks and Council on the Arts seeking Artist in Residency Program applicants

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 09:00 am

Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department and North Dakota Council on the Arts are accepting applications for the Artist in Residency program. Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply.


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