Nestled in the vast and wide open plains of western North Dakota is Little Missouri State Park. True outdoor enthusiasts may feel as though they have died and gone to heaven when they arrive at this tiny state park. This picturesque park is located along the Little Missouri River, roughly three hours west from two of North Dakota’s biggest cities. Little Missouri State Park is around three and a half hours south west of Minot and three hours north west of the capital city of Bismarck. The town of Killdeer is the nearest population center, located just 17 miles south of the park.
Lake Sakakawea State Park
Lake Sakakawea State Park is positioned around Lake Sakakawea just one mile north of Pick City North Dakota. This scenic park has a number of great amenities, is located near several worthwhile points of interest, and has notable historic significance. If you are in the area, this park is definitely worth checking out.
See it All at Grahams Island State Park
Settled right within the heart of North Dakota is one of the most beautiful state parks in the United States. Grahams Island State Park on Devils Lake in central North Dakota has it all, offering visitors a little taste of everything. Grahams Island State Park is located near the center of North Dakota, roughly two hour’s drive from both Minot and Grand Forks, two of the largest cities in the state. The nearest population center is the City of Devils Lake, a 10 mile drive east of the park.
Beaver Lake State Park
Beaver Lake State Park in North Dakota is located on the western shore of Beaver Lake, just 17 miles SE of Napoleon. The park is beautifully maintained as a natural and scenic area and offers an abundance of activities for outdoor enthusiasts from mid-May through Labor Day in September. Summertime temperatures range from the cool 50s at night to the very comfortable mid-80s during the day. The tranquil terrain of Beaver Lake State Park is largely rural with rolling prairie land, marsh grasses and local flowers, such as boxelder, chokecherry, hawthorne and juneberry, all bordering along the Beaver Lake. The views are both stunning and peaceful.
Occoneechee State Park
It’s nearly impossible to find an area of land that continues to grow in a natural manner. These days, everything is commercialized. When too much land is used, everything is built upward. But what if there was a place where the land continued to spread width-wise? And what if that land was protected? To make things even more interesting, what if the ecological system on that land was primarily supported by a butterfly that has been around since the ice age? And to take it one step further, what if all this could be found in Raleigh, which is more known as a city than anything else? Believe it or not, this place is a reality, and it’s called Occoneechee State Park.