Produced in 2024 by: North Dakota Department of Commerce Tourism Division, PO Box 2057, Bismarck, ND, 58502-2057, 1-800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525. Published by: North Dakota Living, ND Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives, PO Box 727, Mandan, ND, 58554-0727, 1-800-234-0518 or 701-663-6501, Josh Kramer, General Manager, Editor-in-Chief; Cally Peterson, Editor; Duane Crabbe, Advertising Manager; Emily Seebold, Administrative Assistant. North Dakota Governor and Family Kelly, Kjersti, Anna and Eli Armstrong WELCOME TO NORTH DAKOTA! Hello Adventurers, As Governor and First Lady, Kjersti and I are excited to welcome you to North Dakota for your next adventure and all our state has to offer. Whether you’re drawn by our outdoor recreation, wide-open spaces, diverse wildlife or friendly communities, our state is a place where you and your family can relax, unwind, and make memories. From our peaceful prairies to our rugged, untamed Badlands, our state is home to incredible outdoor recreation. Hike through breathtaking landscapes, fish in our renowned waters, camp beneath star-studded skies, or spend a relaxing day boating on one of our many lakes. There’s something here for every explorer. Beyond nature, our communities are bustling with new and unique restaurants, entertainment venues, and local events that make North Dakota as dynamic as it is welcoming. North Dakota also offers remarkable attractions that you can’t find anywhere else and won’t want to miss. Wander through the awe-inspiring Theodore Roosevelt National Park, celebrate peace at the serene International Peace Garden, join thousands of cheering fans at UND hockey in Grand Forks, or dive into our state’s rich history at the North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum. With 14 state parks and 10 scenic byways and backways, there’s always something interesting along the route. As you plan your trip, we encourage you to use this guide as your starting point to discover North Dakota’s diverse destinations. We can’t wait to welcome you, and we’re confident that when you visit, you’ll see why this place is so special. Enjoy your journey, Tourism publications: Design and Production: Odney and ND Tourism; Advertising: Duane Crabbe; Advertising Production: Emily Seebold, John Kary and Liza Kessel. Brian Heskin, Casey Helling, Snøhetta, Heliconia, Mike Hanson, Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, Midwest Living, Alicia Jolliffe, Ryan Donnell, Traveling Mel, Deb Seminary, Minot CVB, Heather LeMoine, Glasser, Cassie Theurer, Brand USA, Jesse Nelson, Kyle Martin, Greater Grand Forks CVB, Chuck Miner, Anzley Harmon, Quantum Digital, Devils Lake Tourism, Jamestown Tourism, Poppy Mills, Mike Jensen, Crissler Aerial Services, Erika Edwards, Donna Neumiller, Fred Walker, Dakota Media Access, Ben Gumeringer, Jim Gallop, David Tutterrow, Dan Koeck, Fargo-Moorhead CVB, Dave Bruner, ND Parks and Recreation, Two Wandering Soles, Krsyten Potega, Jesse Veeder, Gary Eslinger, Kevin Hice, Robb Long, 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, McKenzie County Tourism, Halie Flesness, Austin Binstock, Joshua Schave, Matador Network, ND Country Fest, Bottineau EDC, More Than Just Parks. Photo credits: Noah Couser, Kelly and Kjersti Armstrong Governor and First Lady State of North Dakota NDtourism.com 1
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