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Family Camping 101
Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Categories: Lewis & Clark State ParkWant to take the kids, grandkids or family camping but don’t know where to start? Welcome to Family Camping 101, a half-day event designed for families to learn more about outdoor camping and recreation.
National Trails Day: American Legion Walk
Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Categories: Fort Stevenson State ParkMissouri River Bluegrass Festival
Friday, June 13, 2025 at 06:30 pm - Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Categories: Cross Ranch State ParkAll ages are welcome to the 33rd Annual Missouri River Bluegrass Festival at Cross Ranch State Park. Grab a lawn chair and listen to live bluegrass music Friday, June 13 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Halloween in June
Friday, June 13, 2025 at 07:30 pm - Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 11:00 am
Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State ParkFly & Tie Workshop
Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 09:00 am - Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 02:00 pm
Categories: Lake Metigoshe State ParkLMSP is excited to collaborate with fly fishing enthusiasts, Chris and Alecia Pulver, for TWO upcoming Fly & Tie Workshops - June 14 & 15 OR June 23 & 24. Learn the basics of fly-fishing and tie your own flies through either of these two-day workshops at Lake Metigoshe State Park.
Recent News
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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.
North Dakota Parks and Recreation seeks grant applications for Recreational Trails Program
Monday, March 10, 2025 at 08:00 am
Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD) is seeking trail project applications for the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) starting Tuesday, April 1, 2024. The RTP is an 80/20 matching grant program that provides funding for both motorized and non-motorized recreational trail projects. The RTP is administered at the state level through the NDPRD and federally through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
ND state parks launches new educational video series for elementary classrooms
Monday, January 13, 2025
North Dakota State Parks has launched an engaging new educational video series designed to enhance curriculum for elementary students. Funded by a grant from the state’s Department of Public Instruction, the Campfire Series brings the wonders of North Dakota’s outdoors into classrooms, sparking curiosity and a love for nature.