For a fantastic time in a legendary place, visit North Da-
kota. The wonderfully vast, wide-open spaces of this state are unspoiled, peaceful and exciting. Boots and spurs are everyday staples in rural North Da-
kota. Saddle up and head to the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame in Medora, where visitors can observe the Great American West preserved in time. If golfing is more your forte, head to the Sports Bubble in
Fargo, where year-round golfing opportunities ward off win- ter blues for hours at a time. For breathtaking views, visit the Theodore Roosevelt Na-
tional Park that stretches from Medora to Watford City. The Badlands in the national park are rare and colorful, surely to ignite excitement in all who behold it. Camping and fishing opportunities are abundant at Devils
Lake. It is also the largest natural body of water in North Dakota and due to damming of rivers in northern North Da- kota, it has quadrupled in size since 1997. Widespread wildlife roam the prairies of North Dakota as
this state boasts the most wildlife refuges in the nation. In fact, Lewis and Clark spent most of their time document- ing the rich, natural diversity here. The numerous wetlands and conservation efforts are very successful in the Roughrider State. Seeing the grand variety of wildlife here prove to be an unrivaled experience for visitors and natives alike. To experience rodeo legends at their finest, check out the rodeo in the state at the Killdeer Mountain
oldest PRCA®
Roundup Rodeo, held every July. View another legendary part of North Dakota as you meander to Frontier Village where rare albino buffalo live, considered sacred by Native Americans, at the National Buffalo Museum. Important international landmarks exist in North Da-
kota as well. In Rugby, visitors are greeted by a 21 ft. tall stone monument, marking the geographical center of North America. In Dunseith, on the North Dakota/Canada border, lies a 2,339-acre International Peace Garden. Reflecting pools grace the premises and the gardens bloom each year with countless flower varieties. On seven Peace Poles, in 28 languages, “May Peace Prevail” is inscribed. Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Missouri River in the Lewis
and Clark Riverboat, starting at the historic Port of Bis- marck. For a night out on the town visit the Fargo Theatre, a fully-restored vintage movie palace, complete with a vaude- ville stage that is utilized for movies, meetings and stage pro- ductions. From business to pleasure, North Dakota adventures are simply legendary.
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Previous page, top: International Peace Garden near Dunseith - Photo courtesy North Dakota Tourism/Dawn Charging
Previous page, bottom: North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame in Medora Top: The Badlands of North Dakota- Photo courtesy North Dakota Tourism
Middle: North Dakota camping - Photo courtesy Jason Lindsey/ perspectivevisions.com Bottom:World’s Largest Buffalo in Jamestown
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