Let your inner explorer out and check out these incredible places in North Dakota. The kind of nature and scenery you’ll find at these spots will spark your curiosity at every turn, and if you’re one who likes photography, will provide the best views for unforgettable shots. No matter what kind of adventurer you are, these places are a must.

  1. Lewis & Clark State Park

NDPRD/Flickr Williston, ND

  1. Larimore Dam Recreation Area

Wes Peck/Flickr Larimore, ND

  1. Fort Ransom State Park

NDPRD/Flickr Fort Ransom, ND

  1. Lake Metigoshe

NDPRD/Flickr Bottineau, ND

  1. Sullys Hill Game Preserve

Mark Goebel/Flickr St. Michael, ND

  1. Little Missouri River

Justin Meissen/Flickr South western region of North Dakota

  1. Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Justin Meissen/Flickr Medora, ND

  1. Lake Sakakawea

NDPRD/Flickr Central region of North Dakota

  1. Missouri Coteau

Krista Lundgren/USFWS/Flickr Central region of North Dakota

  1. Turtle River State Park

NDPRD/Flickr Arvilla, ND

  1. Wind Canyon

Justin Meissen/Flickr Medora, ND

  1. Pembina Gorge

NDPRD/Flickr Pembina, ND

The wide variety of the type of land and nature in these places just goes to show the true beauty of North Dakota. Most all of these places have accessible trails, campgrounds, and other ways to experience them in person. How many of them have you been?

NDPRD/Flickr

Williston, ND

Wes Peck/Flickr

Larimore, ND

Fort Ransom, ND

Bottineau, ND

Mark Goebel/Flickr

St. Michael, ND

Justin Meissen/Flickr

South western region of North Dakota

Medora, ND

Central region of North Dakota

Krista Lundgren/USFWS/Flickr

Arvilla, ND

Pembina, ND

If you’re interested in getting out and hiking some trails to explore these places, check out these great hikes in North Dakota. All of them are under five miles to make them great for any skill level.

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