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Medora Hot Air Balloon and Badlands Kite Fest September 12th and 13th

The 18th Annual Medora Hot Air Balloon Rally will take place Saturday, September 12 through Sunday, September 13, 2021 Watch the balloons go where the wind takes you. The Badlands Kite fest is also going on, watch the … [Read more...] about Medora Hot Air Balloon and Badlands Kite Fest September 12th and 13th

Smores Walk Sibley Park Dog Friendly Free Smores Feb 29th

1 – 4pm General Sibley Park, 5001 S. Washington St. Come join us for a cozy fire and s’mores on this FREE winter walk. Supplies for s’mores are provided. New for 2020, tools will be provided to create colorful snow sculptures. … [Read more...] about Smores Walk Sibley Park Dog Friendly Free Smores Feb 29th

Leap Day Geocaching Potluck February 29th Open House

Get out on your extra day of the month that only happens every four years and join us for the Leap (Frog) Fever Event. This event will be held at Will-Moore Elementary school. 400 Ave E East. Please park on Ave E and enter the … [Read more...] about Leap Day Geocaching Potluck February 29th Open House

Flakes of Fury Fat Tire Race Ft Stevenson Jan 25th with Entertainment and Food

Join us for Flakes of Fury, Fort Stevenson's 2nd Annual Fat Tire Bike Race! Registration: 10AM to Noon, Race starts at 1PM. Cost: $30 in advance, $35 on Race day. Pre-register by contacting the park office at 701-337-5576. Race … [Read more...] about Flakes of Fury Fat Tire Race Ft Stevenson Jan 25th with Entertainment and Food

DIY Ojibway Snowshoe Lacing Workshop Feb 1st

Fort Stevenson is pleased to host an Ojibway Snowshoe Lacing Workshop. This instructor led workshop will give participants the opportunity to lace your own Ojibway Snowshoes! Cost: $85.00 per participant, fee includes snowshoe … [Read more...] about DIY Ojibway Snowshoe Lacing Workshop Feb 1st

Our Big List of Winter Hikes and Indoor and Outdoor Activities

Get into the cold and have some family or solo fun with other active people this winter. Just because it's snowy and cold doesn't mean we can't get some exercise! Learn a new hobby or enjoy an old favorite. Check out our list of … [Read more...] about Our Big List of Winter Hikes and Indoor and Outdoor Activities

Full Snow Moon Candlelight Hike Fort Stevenson Feb 8th

Come out and experience a candlelit hike under the full moon. The Full Moon in February is known as the Snow Moon. Cross-country ski, snowshoe or hike, park staff will use candle luminaries to light the trail. Meet at the Visitor … [Read more...] about Full Snow Moon Candlelight Hike Fort Stevenson Feb 8th

Learn to SkiShoe Winter Trails Day Jan 24th and 26th Free Event

January 24th 3-6pm Pick City Lake Sakakawea January 26th 3-6pm Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Skishoes are a hybrid between snowshoeing and XC skiing and offer the best of both pieces of gear – the flotation of Snowshoes … [Read more...] about Learn to SkiShoe Winter Trails Day Jan 24th and 26th Free Event

Leap Day Hikes Ft Lincoln Feb 29th Sunrise and Afternoon Feb 29th

We are changing things up in the February! Introducing the all new Sunrise Hike! Happening on February 29th, 2020 LEAP DAY! Every four years we get that one extra day on the calendar. If you had one extra day what would you … [Read more...] about Leap Day Hikes Ft Lincoln Feb 29th Sunrise and Afternoon Feb 29th