12 Unforgettable North Dakota Day Trips, One For Each Month Of The Year
Leah
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You have a whole year ahead of you to fill with new adventures and memories to last a lifetime. There are so many things to do and experience in North Dakota for every month of the year and beyond. If you’re Googling “day trips near me” nonstop – then you’ve come to the right place. Here is a list of the best North Dakota day trips, one for every month of the year. Check it out:
Enjoy the coziness of a luxurious yurt and beautiful, snowy landscapes outdoors at Fort Ransom State Park. They have year-round camping options, snowshoe rentals, cross-country skiing trails, and more. This place easily proves that it doesn't have to be summer for camping - you can do it even in February.
This place should be on everyone's bucket list. Theodore Roosevelt National Park is absolutely spectacular, and one of the best times to visit it is early summer. When the prairie grasses are lush and green, wild animals like bison and horses roaming with their young by their side, and the weather near perfect, it sets up the best possible experience to see the badlands.
In the final days of fall, you should definitely visit Lake Metigoshe. This beautiful spot is nestled in the Turtle Mountains of northern North Dakota and is absolutely stunning when it's surrounded by fall colors. Even under the snow, this place is a must-visit.
What are some of your plans for day trips in North Dakota in the upcoming year? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!
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Best Day Trips in North Dakota
What are some unique things to do around North Dakota?
North Dakota is a special place. It’s enchanting and beautiful, and it’s pretty hard to find somewhere that’s quite as beautiful as this state is. As a result, there are plenty of unique things to do around North Dakota that you’re sure to love. You can’t skip a visit to:
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park, for example, which is more than 70,000 acres of truly incredible Badlands. It’s one of the most scenic places in North Dakota, and we are hopelessly obsessed.
- You can also visit some offbeat attractions in North Dakota, like the Fargo wood chipper – which is exactly what you think it is.
- There are 12 amazing state parks in North Dakota, and each of them is uniquely ours.
Where are some of the best day trips near me?
Craving a day trip in North Dakota to get away from it all? Look no further than destinations like some excellent historic spots like:
- The Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site, which was once the site of incredible industriousness in the fur trade during the 1860s.
- You may also love the Scandinavian Heritage Park.
- The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center makes for a fascinating adventure through history.
If you prefer nature and beautiful places in North Dakota, you’ll love spending a day (or longer) at places like
- Lake Sakakaweh
- The South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- Maah Daah Hey Trail
- Devils Lake
What are the best getaway spots near me?
North Dakota is not one of those places that is ever super crowded. Even its most popular National Park – Theodore Roosevelt National Park – sees less than one million visitors per year. That being said, it’s the perfect place for a wonderful getaway! Go camping at our amazing state parks, or head out to a lake or river for a camping adventure you’ll never forget. If you’ve never gone camping in North Dakota, you’ve never lived! Explore the city of Fargo or the historic town of Medora.