WELCOME TO STUNNING SUNSETS AND ROOM TO SLOW DOWN AND TAKE IT ALL IN. But fret not adrenaline seekers — North Dakota has plenty of opportunities to test your fortitude in the outdoors. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, near Mandan FRESH AIR + FAMILY FUN Hikers, bikers and kayakers looking for a challenge will easily nd their next adventure. Fourteen state parks are located throughout the state with many situated near lakes, rivers and the rugged Badlands. These sustainable parks are family-friendly with access to boat ramps, kayak rentals, hiking and biking trails, and campgrounds with yurts and cabins. UNDER THE STARS North Dakota’s vast, open landscapes and dark skies make it a prime destination for stargazing and viewing the northern lights. Far from the bright city lights, the state’s remote locations offer pristine, unpolluted skies where you can see thousands of stars twinkling above. North Dakota’s northern latitude also gives it an edge for catching a glimpse of the elusive aurora borealis, or northern lights, painting the sky in mesmerizing shades of green, purple and pink on clear nights. 8 HELLO NORTH DAKOTA
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