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Natural and historical sites in North Dakota

North Dakota features nature preserves, military posts, Native American settlements and geological formations. The state presents aviation museums, archaeological sites and pioneer trading posts. Visitors find natural parks along the Missouri River, Cold War missile sites and metal scrap sculptures.

The Enchanted Highway

Regent, North Dakota, USA

The Enchanted Highway

This 32-mile road features seven large metal sculptures created by local artists using recycled farming equipment.

Fort Ransom State Park

Ransom County, North Dakota, USA

Fort Ransom State Park

The park spans 950 acres in the Sheyenne River Valley with hiking trails, camping areas and a historic military post from 1867.

Pembina Gorge

Pembina County, North Dakota, USA

Pembina Gorge

This gorge extends for 12 miles and offers geological sites, hiking paths and mountain biking areas.

Icelandic State Park

Cavalier County, North Dakota, USA

Icelandic State Park

The park contains an Icelandic immigration museum, lakeside trails and a reconstructed pioneer house from the 1880s.

Nekoma Missile Site

Cavalier County, North Dakota, USA

Nekoma Missile Site

Military complex from the 1970s with missile silos and underground command centers built to defend against Soviet attacks.

Sullys Hill National Game Preserve

Benson County, North Dakota, USA

Sullys Hill National Game Preserve

Nature reserve with forests, grasslands, and wetlands that houses over 250 bird species and native animals.

Cannonball Concretions Pullout

Grant County, North Dakota, USA

Cannonball Concretions Pullout

Natural stone formations between 3 and 6 meters in diameter, created by mineral deposits millions of years ago.

Cross Ranch State Park

Oliver County, North Dakota, USA

Cross Ranch State Park

A 2300 hectare park with undisturbed natural forests along the Missouri River and a network of hiking trails.

Chateau de Mores State Historic Site

Medora, North Dakota, USA

Chateau de Mores State Historic Site

This 26-room residence built in 1883 by French Marquis de Mores displays period architecture and original furniture.

Double Ditch Indian Village

Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA

Double Ditch Indian Village

This archaeological site contains remains of a 15th century Mandan settlement with earth lodges and defensive trenches.

Elkhorn Ranch Site

McKenzie County, North Dakota, USA

Elkhorn Ranch Site

This property held Theodore Roosevelt's ranch from 1884 to 1887, where he spent time after his wife's death.

Gingras Trading Post State Historic Site

Walsh County, North Dakota, USA

Gingras Trading Post State Historic Site

This 1840s trading post shows the life of Métis traders and fur trading operations in the region.

Paul Broste Rock Museum

McLean County, North Dakota, USA

Paul Broste Rock Museum

Geological collection containing minerals, rocks and crystals from the region and other countries worldwide.

Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile Site

Cooperstown, North Dakota, USA

Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile Site

Military installation from the Cold War period with underground missile silos and control center.

Fort Totten State Historic Site

Benson County, North Dakota, USA

Fort Totten State Historic Site

19th century military fort with original buildings and museum about American army history.

W'eel Turtle

Rolette County, North Dakota, USA

W'eel Turtle

Metal turtle sculpture constructed from 2000 car wheel rims measuring 40 feet long and 20 feet high.

Fargo Air Museum

Fargo, North Dakota, USA

Fargo Air Museum

The museum displays over 90 historical military and civilian aircraft plus technical equipment, uniforms and documents about aviation history.

Cartwright Tunnel and Fairview Lift Bridge

McKenzie County, North Dakota, USA

Cartwright Tunnel and Fairview Lift Bridge

Historic bridge and tunnel along the Yellowstone River, now a walking trail with picturesque views.

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

Washburn, North Dakota, USA

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

Interactive center educating visitors about the explorers' journey through exhibits and a full-size replica keelboat.

Dakota Territory Air Museum

Minot, North Dakota, USA

Dakota Territory Air Museum

Pays homage to North Dakota’s aviation history and houses vintage aircraft.

Giant Bison Statue

Jamestown, North Dakota, United States of America

Giant Bison Statue

Concrete statue representing an American bison, measuring 8 meters tall and 14 meters long, located in Pioneer Park.

Lake Metigoshe State Park

Bottineau County, North Dakota, USA

Lake Metigoshe State Park

The park spans 1,700 acres with hiking trails, fishing spots, and camping areas among hills and aspen trees.

Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site

Mercer County, North Dakota, USA

Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site

Archaeological site containing earth lodges and artifacts from 18th and 19th century Hidatsa Indian settlements.

Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Stutsman County, North Dakota, USA

Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge hosts one of North America's largest pelican colonies with over 30,000 birds.

Bonanzaville USA

West Fargo, North Dakota, USA

Bonanzaville USA

Open-air museum featuring 43 historical buildings from the 1800s, including a church, school, and railway station.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

North Dakota, United States of America

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Protected natural area with rock formations, prairies, and rivers where bison, elk, and wild horses live.

Center of North America Monument

Rugby, North Dakota, USA

Center of North America Monument

A stone monument with an obelisk marks the mathematically calculated geographic center of the North American continent since 1932.

Scandinavian Heritage Park

Minot, North Dakota, USA

Scandinavian Heritage Park

The park presents Nordic culture through a stave church, a gopher monument, a plaza with flags and authentic architecture.

White Butte

Slope County, North Dakota, USA

White Butte

This 3,506-foot elevation is North Dakota's highest point and consists of white sandstone with trails leading to the summit.

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site

Williams County, North Dakota, USA

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site

Reconstructed 19th century trading post with palisade walls, bastions and buildings documenting fur trade with indigenous peoples.

Kulm Wetland Management District

LaMoure County, North Dakota, USA

Kulm Wetland Management District

The protected area provides habitat for many bird species and supports conservation programs with observation stations and trails through the wetlands.