Upcoming Events

Join us for a self-guided hike on our luminary-lit trails, warm up by the fire, and enjoy some refreshments at the Woodland Lodge. You can also join our Park Manager, Michelle Cunningham, for a guided tour of our remodeled Woodland Cabins!

Join us for the third of the 2026 full moon hikes! We will meet back at the maintenance area shop to gear up, meet friends, and pick your route. Bringing your own equipment is welcome, but we will also have snowshoes and HOK skis available to borrow for the evening. Hot chocolate will be available to warm us up after the cold.

Join us on Sunday, March 15, at 1 p.m. for the annual Leprechaun Leap Hike, a fun and festive St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt for all ages. Participants will follow clever clues and solve riddles along the trail in search of a mischievous leprechaun’s hidden pot of gold. 

Get ready to venture off the beaten path in search of Leprechaun’s Gold during this festive geocaching adventure at Fort Stevenson! This special Leprechaun’s Gold Geocache is a multi-cache experience that challenges participants to find and solve a series of puzzle caches. 

Join us for the 4th annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lewis and Clark State Park! We're gearing up for a fantastic day of fun and adventure. Our Easter Egg Hunt is designed for kids of all ages, with separate hunts for different age groups to ensure everyone has a fair chance at finding eggs and enjoying the thrill of the hunt.

Join us for the last of the 2026 full moon hikes! We will meet back at the maintenance area shop to gear up, meet friends, and pick your route. Bringing your own equipment is welcome, but we will also have snowshoes and HOK skis available to borrow for the evening. Hot chocolate will be available to warm us up after the cold.

Early birds, this one’s for you! Join us on Saturday, April 4th, perfectly timed to watch the sun paint the sky over the park’s landscape. The hike route will be under a mile from start to finish. Don't miss this chance to start your day with fresh air, scenic views, and great company. 

Ever wanted to fish with a rod you built yourself? Here’s your chance! Join expert rod builder Chuck DeRemer for a hands-on Custom Fishing Rod Workshop at Lake Metigoshe State Park. Over the course of a weekend, you’ll learn the art and mechanics of rod building. When you’re done, you won’t just walk away with new skills; you’ll leave with a custom rod made by you and ready for the water!

Experience the sweetest tradition at Fort Stevenson State Park's Maple Sugaring Days, expanded to two days this year! Discover the fascinating journey from sap to syrup through engaging presentations offered both days, and bring the whole family for fun, hands-on activities designed especially for kids.

Get ready for the return of the 2026 Cardio & Coffee Trail Running Series at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park! This one-of-a-kind event blends outdoor fitness with the rich flavors of specialty roast coffee, making your morning run an energizing and educational experience. We’ve transformed a typical trail run into an unforgettable adventure on the scenic and legendary trails of the park.