North Dakota

North Dakota has a rich Native American history, and its prairies are home to some 31,000 people from groups such as the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation. Learn about their culture at the MHA Interpretive Center on the Fort Berthold Reservation in central North Dakota. Get outdoors in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, famed for its wildlife—including bison, elk, and prairie dogs—stargazing, and Badlands rock formations.

Journey to the Geographical Center of North America

More than 90 percent of the land in North Dakota is devoted to ranching and farming.

Photo by Katherine LaGrave

Overview

Planning Your Trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to North Dakota.

READ BEFORE YOU GO
RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
You don’t need to go abroad to see the legendary light show that is the aurora borealis.
The prairie is disappearing, but these seven parks and preserves are working to protect a biodiverse habitat filled with bison, pronghorn, prairie dogs, and plenty of homesteader history.
Since 1932, the tiny town of Rugby, North Dakota, has claimed to be the geographical center of North America. But as with most things, the truth depends on who’s telling it.
The total number of U.S. national park units has been bumped up to 428 with the designation of these scenic trails: the Ice Age, the New England, and the North Country.
From Devil’s Lake State Park in Wisconsin to Grand Portage State Park in Minnesota, hikers, campers, and outdoor adventurers will want to add these 12 best state parks in the Midwest to their list.
If your definition of a farm tour involves corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and hayrides full of screaming children, it’s time for a rewrite.
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