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HELLOOO, SNOW! If you still get excited when you wake up to newly fallen snow, then you’re invited to discover a world of cool winter fun outside — and the warm welcome of restaurants, shops and more inside. When our rivers and lakes freeze, it’s time to go fishing — ice fishing, that is. Walleye, perch and northern pike don’t hibernate, and our season doesn’t close. Some of our most popular spots are Devils Lake, Icelandic State Park, Lake Metigoshe State Park, Lake Sakakawea and Lake Audubon. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing will awaken your senses in the crisp winter air. Trails are ready for all skill levels, with favorite spots at several state parks, national wildlife refuges, Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, along the Greenway at Lincoln Park in Grand Forks or at Riverwood Golf Course in Bismarck. Check for rental availability. Explore North Dakota’s 2,800 miles of snowmobiling trails. There are 18 groomed trails that open in December, pending snow. FOR TRAIL CONDITIONS, VISIT snowmobilend.org Enjoy downhill skiing and snowboarding at North Dakota’s ski areas, each featuring 9 to 18 runs and cozy lodges — available at Bottineau Winter Park near Bottineau, Frost Fire Park near Walhalla, Thrill Hills at Fort Ransom and Huff Hills near Mandan. EXPERIENCE FARGO’S FROSTIVAL, A 6-WEEK CELEBRATION STARTING MID-JANUARY. ALSO, VISIT GARRISON’S DICKENS VILLAGE FESTIVAL, A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS-THEMED THREE-WEEKEND EVENT, LATE NOVEMBER TO MID-DECEMBER. frostival.com dickensfestival.com AVERAGE WINTER TEMPS Our winter average highs are warmer than you think! December 26°F January 23°F February 28°F SKI AREAS Bottineau Winter Park Bottineau 701-263-4556 Frost Fire Park Walhalla 701-549-3600 Huff Hills Mandan 701-663-6421 Thrill Hills Fort Ransom 701-973-4217 FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT NDtourism.com/winter-activities
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