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Community Astronomy Night Series

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00 pm - Friday, October 17, 2025

Categories: Turtle River State Park

Join us at Turtle River State Park for the Northern Sky Astronomical Society’s Community Astronomy nights this summer!


Cardio & Coffee Trail Running Series

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 07:45 am - Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 09:00 am

Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

Get ready for the return of the 2025 Cardio & Coffee Trail Running Series at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park! This one-of-a-kind event will elevate outdoor fitness by adding in the enjoyment and education of the finest specialty roast coffee. We’ve taken a typical morning run and turned it into an energy-driven morning on the most beautiful and legendary trails of Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park.


Kids' Weekend & Sheyenne RiverFest

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 04:00 pm - Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 02:00 pm

Categories: Fort Ransom State Park

Grab the family for a weekend full of outdoor fun during Kids' Weekend at Fort Ransom State Park! This three-day celebration is packed with hands-on activities, friendly games, and nature-based adventures designed especially for kids.


Mighty Minnow Kids' Fishing Derby

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 09:30 am - 02:00 pm

Categories: Lewis & Clark State Park

Bring your kids out to the park for a youth fishing derby open to youth 17 and younger. 


Wacky for Water Games

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 12:00 am

Categories: Turtle River State Park

Get ready to get soaked! Dress to get wet and bring a towel for a variety of games to test your skills. We will be playing individual games and team games so bring your friends!


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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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