North Dakota

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North Dakota is a massive expanse of rolling prairies under intense blue skies, much of it unchanged since the expeditions led by Lewis and Clark in 1804 and 1806. This rectangular state straddles the Canadian border between Minnesota and Montana. The eastern edge, marked by the Red River, is rich soil on land so flat you can see the horizon as an uninterrupted straight line.

The Badlands are home to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, a remarkable area that's been described both as "the Grand Canyon in miniature" and "hell with the fires put out." Nearby Medora is a frontier town famous for its cowboy music festival in summer, museums, and quaint shops. The biggest city in the state, Fargo, has plenty of museums and family attractions. The state capital of Bismarck is a short drive... Read More

North Dakota is a massive expanse of rolling prairies under intense blue skies, much of it unchanged since the expeditions led by Lewis and Clark in 1804 and 1806. This rectangular state straddles the Canadian border between Minnesota and Montana. The eastern edge, marked by the Red River, is rich soil on land so flat you can see the horizon as an uninterrupted straight line.

The Badlands are home to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, a remarkable area that's been described both as "the Grand Canyon in miniature" and "hell with the fires put out." Nearby Medora is a frontier town famous for its cowboy music festival in summer, museums, and quaint shops. The biggest city in the state, Fargo, has plenty of museums and family attractions. The state capital of Bismarck is a short drive from national historic sites and has a few attractions of its own.

Bismarck

In many ways, Bismarck feels more like a small town than a capital city. Residents are friendly and open, and things get pretty quiet at night...

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Across much of North Dakota, for a century and a quarter, the terrain remained virtually unchanged from the day Theodore Roosevelt stepped off...

Outside Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Medora, gateway to the park's South Unit, may have a population of only 96, but it is a walkable town with several museums, tiny shops, and...

Outside Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Medora, gateway to the park's South Unit, may have a population of only 96, but it is a walkable town with several museums, tiny shops, and...

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