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| Travel Guide for North Dakota Wondering how comes North Dakota so inspired Theodore Roosevelt that he so remarked: "I never would have been President if it had not been for my experiences in North Dakota."? An adventure into the Peace Garden State is sure to leave a lasting impression on you too. Despite its shameful, if maddening, reputation as an arctic wasteland, North Dakota is actually a virtual frontier vacationland so rich with the breathtaking scenery, Old West legacy, and off-the-beaten-track adventure that everyone is bound to find the solace of his own. More thickly settled by coyotes, mule deer, prairie dogs, bass, trout, walleye, perch, and northern pike and dozens of bird species such as the ubiquitous ring-necked pheasants and pelicans than people, North Dakota offers wide-open space for wide-open fun in hunting and fishing. A grimly picturesque rough-riders country that's blotted out by woodlands of the low-slung Turtle Mountains, wetlands along the low-lying Missouri and Red Rivers, gorges and buttes of the stony Badlands and the rolling northern reaches of the Great Plains, there is much about this one of the least visited territory in the union, that's worth exploring and rediscovering. Follow in the footsteps of big names such as Lewis and Clark and their guide Sakakawea, Lt Colonel George Custer and his enemy Lakota Chief Sitting Bull, and Theodore Roosevelt, who lived out larger-than-life marks in American history. With 27 sites totaling places of significance to Lewis and Clark's expedition in the state alone, North Dakota epitomizes America's first and foremost frontier adventure. For a better understanding of their legends, hike the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, stop by the Lewis and Clark State Park outside of Williston and visit the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Washburn. There are also specially designated national or state historic site preserving and protecting legacy of other trailblazers, such as the Sitting Bull Burial State Historic Site in Fort Yates, Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park in Mandan, former home and command of George Custer before his confrontation with Sitting Bull in the Battle of Little Bighorn, and the Theodore Roosevelt National Park, where you would find Roosevelt's hunting lodges and retreating ranch, along with distinct Badlands experience of its ever-changing landscapes, scenic drives, panoramic lookouts and plentiful wildlife and big game. To appreciate an authentic sense of what the frontier life was like, there are many living "outdoor museums" as well as the indoor ones, most notably the Bonanzaville USA in Fargo, Buckstop Junction in Bismarck, Pioneer Village in Minot, Frontier Village in Jamestown, Heritage Village in Grand Forks, Fort Totten State Historic Site in Fort Totten, Pioneer Trails Regional Museum in Bowman, and Pioneer Village and Museum in Ruby. The indigenous life and culture of northern plains Indians, as well as the immigrated Scandinavian and German influence, are also strongly highlighted throughout the region. From Bismarck's North Dakota Heritage Center and UTTC Cultural Arts Interpretive Center, to Minot's Scandinavian Heritage Center and Park, from Stanton's Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site to Dickinson's Ukrainian Cultural Institute, you'd always find a cultural showroom of some interest. To soak up the cultural and heritage quintessence of North Dakota in its full scale, don't miss out North Dakota State Fair and the Norsk Hostfest held in Minot, the US International Powwow in Bismarck, Dakota Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Medora, and the Grand Cities Art Festival in Grand Forks. When it comes to contemporary diversions and entertainment, North Dakota cannot be beat ether. For kids, there're Dakota Zoo and the Raging Rivers Waterpark in Bismarck, the state capital Children's Museum at Yunker Farm, Thunder Road Family Fun Park and Red River Zoo in Fargo, the state's largest city and home of North Dakota State University, Dakota Science Center in Grand Forks, the location of the University of North Dakota, Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot and Dakota Dinosaur Museum in Dickinson. For art connoisseurs, Bismarck's Five Nations Art Depot, Fargo's Plains Art Museum, Grand Forks' North Dakota Museum of Art and the Hughes Fine Arts Center, and Minot's Taube Museum of Art offer nice touches. There are also athletic, conventional and entertainment arrangement being carried out now and then throughout the state, just check out schedules at the Bismarck Civic Center, the Fargodome and the Fargo Civic Center, the Alerus Center, Chester Fritz Auditorium and the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, the North Dakota State Fair Center and the Minot Municipal Auditorium, or the Burning Hills Amphitheatre in Medora. There are many western style North Dakota hotels and lodges to be found in and near those restored living history communities and reconstructed pioneer villages, and quaint cow towns, while hotels in North Dakota's more modern cities are more likely of the national chain variety, hotels in Fargo ND, Bismarck ND hotels and Grand Forks ND hotels, in particular, are places really hard to go wrong. Rustic lodges, basic guest houses and elegant resorts that are specially designed for hunters and anglers are to be found closely located near the fishing waters and game preserves. With wide open opportunities for outdoor recreation and on-site facilities and amenities, some of the most renowned resort hotels in North Dakota, like the Missouri River Lodge in Stanton, Woodland Resort in Devils Lake and the Wagon Wheel Inn & Suites in Valley City, rank at the top of the line. Before you start with your adventure, always check on the weather conditions and road report and prepare yourselves accordingly. While out there in the wilderness, use normal precautions. Mosquito is quite an annoyance, especially in summer, so mosquito repellant is always recommended. As far as today's luxuries are concerned, casino hotels in North Dakota take the cake. Some of the most renowned North Dakota hotels and casinos include Prairie Knights Casino & Resort in Fort Yates, Spirit Lake Casino & Resort in St. Michael, Four Bears Casino & Lodge in New Town, and Sky Dancer Hotel & Casino in Belcourt. North Dakota travel guide is copyrighted. It cannot be copied. |
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