- North Dakota Parks and Recreation
There’s no limit to the excitement and adventure that you can enjoy amidst beautiful natural scenery when you visit North Dakota parks and recreation areas.
Native American Life
Have you ever wondered how Native Americans lived in the old days? Well, wonder no more when you visit On-A-Slant Indian Village, a historic site that once served as a village to Mandan Indians numbering in the thousands and located at Fort Lincoln State Park. There’s also the Knife River Indian Villages, which feature a reconstructed earthlodge – a uniquely formed building that served as abode to both Mandan and Hidatsa tribesmen.
Prehistoric Living
Make your choice: the Dickinson Dinosaur Museum offers twelve full-scaled dinosaur exhibits, the North Dakota Heritage Center boasts of a rare mummified dinosaur nicknamed Dakota, while the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum offers a little bit of everything from the history of Native Americans to paleontological fossils.
The Maah Daah Hey Trail is one of the best trails designed for biking, but be aware that it’s a multipurpose trail and which people may take when traveling on foot and on horseback as well. The trails in the Little Missouri State Park are also excellent, weaving through grasslands and reaching all the way to the verdant hills of Turtle Mountains.
Boating, Canoeing, and Kayaking
Gear up for an adventure on water when you take on the challenging length of the Missouri River. But if it’s R&R you’re after thn make sure you take either of the afternoon or evening scenic round-trip cruises offered at the Port of Bismarck. The huge paddlewheel riverboat can comfortably accommodate over a hundred passengers and follows the trail of Lewis & Clark.
Fishing
Devils Lake isn’t just the largest natural body of water of North Dakota. It will stay the largest as well as it just keeps getting bigger and bigger. At present, this lake covers over 100,000 acres and is considered the Perch Capital of the World. It is home not just to the famed yellow perch but also to walleye, crappie, white bass, and northern pike.
Forts
Forts of historical significance are one thing that North Dakota certainly isn’t lacking. There’s Fort Abercrombie, which was the first military post established in the state. Fort Clark, on the other hand, is a valuable archeological site with contributions to American Indian history.
Hiking
From easy walking paths to lengthy treks requiring great mountaineering skills, all these are offered by North Dakota parks and recreation areas. For the best places to visit for day hiking, however, consider visiting Cross Ranch, Lake Metigoshe, and Icelandic State Parks.
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