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Snooze, Stay or Go Away Youth Day Camp
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 09:00 am - 04:00 pm
Categories: Lake Metigoshe State ParkLake Metigoshe State Park is excited to offer a winter break day camp for youth ages 9–12. The camp features various hands-on activities about winter adaptations and fun outdoor recreation opportunities.
Winter Survival Skills Youth Day Camp
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 09:00 am - 04:00 pm
Categories: Lake Metigoshe State ParkLake Metigoshe State Park is hosting a winter break day camp for youth ages 9–12. This camp features hands-on activities focused on winter survival skills, including fire starting, orienteering, shelter building, and finding food and water.
Last Day Hike
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 04:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Categories: Cross Ranch State ParkWrap up 2025 with a hike! Join Cross Ranch State Park for the final hike of the year! Meet at the Visitor Center at 4:00 PM and choose between a 1-mile or 3-mile trek along the Matah Trail. After your hike, warm up by the campfire and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or apple cider.
First Day Hike
Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 12:30 pm - 02:00 pm
Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State ParkRing in the New Year at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park with the 2026 First Day Hike. This annual tradition is a refreshing way to start the year outdoors and enjoy the beauty of winter in the park.
First Day Hike
Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 06:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Categories: Fort Stevenson State ParkKick off the new year at Fort Stevenson State Park with a magical evening hike. Choose to cross-country ski, snowshoe, or hike along a trail illuminated by candle luminaries.
Recent News
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Celebrate the new year outdoors with special hikes and launch of the 2026 Hiking Challenge
Monday, December 29, 2025 at 08:00 am
BISMARCK, N.D. — Ring in the new year on state park trails with a special Last Day Hike on Wed., Dec. 31 at Cross Ranch State Park and First Day Hikes on Thurs., Jan. 1 at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park and Fort Stevenson State Park.
North Dakota Parks and Recreation also launches its 2026 Hiking Challenge today within the Outer Spatial app, encouraging residents and visitors alike to explore the state’s natural beauty through all four seasons.
Snowmobile season kicks off today on groomed state trails
Monday, December 1, 2025 at 02:00 pm
With fresh snowfall across the state, North Dakota’s snowmobile trails officially open today, Dec. 1. This early start to the season makes it a perfect time for riders to get out and enjoy more than 2,800 miles of groomed state trails. The 13 trail systems, maintained by dedicated members of Snowmobile North Dakota, will remain open until April as long as trail segments have a minimum of four inches of packed snow.
Turtle River State Park welcomes new Park Manager
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce Michelle Cunningham as the new Park Manager at Turtle River State Park. Cunningham began her transition into the role earlier this month and is now fully on-site.
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.