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Snowmobile season kicks off Dec. 1; state awaits adequate snowfall and ice thickness for trail openings
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00 am
Categories: All, NewsBismarck, ND – North Dakota’s snowmobile official season will open on Dec. 1, but several conditions must be met before the state’s 2,800 miles of snowmobile trails are open, groomed and ready for travel. Adequate snow cover of four packed inches must be on the ground to allow for trail grooming. Signs must be put in place, and to travel across wetland areas the ice must be thick enough to support the weight of trail groomers.
Northeast North Dakota communities receive over $4 million for local park projects
Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 06:00 pm
Categories: All, NewsBismarck, ND – North Dakota Parks and Recreation (NDPRD) has received a grant of nearly $4.5 million through the National Park Service (NDS) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program to support park redevelopment projects in North Dakota.
Fort Stevenson State Park visitors achieve new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title
Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 05:00 pm
Categories: All, NewsGarrison, ND – North Dakota Parks and Recreation is excited to announce Fort Stevenson State Park is now home to the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Most people making s’mores simultaneously with a total of 1,150 people. The previous record was 891. The park hosted the event in celebration of its 50th anniversary with numerous support from generous local sponsors.
Latest round of Recreational Trails Program grants awarded
Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00 am
Categories: All, NewsBismarck, ND – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD) Recreational Trails Program (RTP) received 20 applications totaling $3.5 million in project fund grant requests. The RTP has allocated approximately $1 million to award through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This round’s funding priority was to create new trails that link to existing trails, forging connections to the “last mile” - that pivotal final tie to connect people and places.
Youth OHV Safety Courses open for registration
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 09:00 am
Categories: All, NewsRegistration for North Dakota Parks and Recreation’s (NDPRD) Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) youth safety courses located across the state are now open. NDPRD offers the hands-on courses in an effort to increase OHV safety awareness and prevent accidents.
Closing Date: 03/31/2025
Location: Bismarck
Closing Date: 04/06/2025
Location: Bismarck, Bottineau, Cavalier, Center, Cross Ranch St Park - Center, Devils Lake, Ft A Lincoln St Pk - Mandan, Ft Stevenson St Pk - Garrison, Garrison, Grahams Is St Pk - Devils Lake, Grand Forks, Icelandic St Park - Cavalier, Lk Metigoshe St Pk - Bottineau, Mandan, Riverdale, Wishek
Closing Date: 04/06/2025
Location: Bismarck, Bottineau, Cavalier, Center, Cross Ranch St Park - Center, Devils Lake, Ft A Lincoln St Pk - Mandan, Ft Stevenson St Pk - Garrison, Garrison, Grahams Is St Pk - Devils Lake, Grand Forks, Icelandic St Park - Cavalier, Jamestown, Killdeer, Lk Metigoshe St Pk - Bottineau, Mandan, Medora, Riverdale, Valley City, Walhalla, Williston, Wishek
Closing Date: 04/06/2025
Location: Ft Stevenson St Pk - Garrison, Garrison
Closing Date: 04/06/2025
Location: Beaver Lake St Park - Wishek, Bottineau, Cavalier, Center, Cross Ranch St Park - Center, Devils Lake, Ft A Lincoln St Pk - Mandan, Ft Stevenson St Pk - Garrison, Garrison, Grahams Is St Pk - Devils Lake, Grand Forks, Icelandic St Park - Cavalier, Jamestown, Killdeer, Lil Missouri St Prk - Killdeer, Lk Metigoshe St Pk - Bottineau, Mandan, Medora, Riverdale, Valley City, Walhalla, Williston, Wishek
Closing Date: 04/06/2025
Location: Ft A Lincoln St Pk - Mandan
Closing Date: 04/06/2025
Location: Bismarck
Closing Date: 04/06/2025
Location: Bismarck
Closing Date: 04/06/2025
Location: Bottineau, Cavalier, Devils Lake, Ft A Lincoln St Pk - Mandan, Ft Stevenson St Pk - Garrison, Garrison, Grahams Is St Pk - Devils Lake, Grand Forks, Icelandic St Park - Cavalier, Jamestown, Lk Metigoshe St Pk - Bottineau, Mandan, Riverdale, Valley City, Walhalla, Williston, Wishek
Closing Date: 04/06/2025
Location: Bismarck