7 Legendary Ways to Savor Summer in North Dakota

Don’t let summer slip away without experiencing all that North Dakota’s great outdoors has to offer. Bikers, hikers, birders, runners and more find summer a magical time in North Dakota.

Batter up

Two things are synonymous with spring: Sunshine and baseball. In North Dakota, you can enjoy a sunny day at the ballpark on a modest budget and without fighting big-city traffic. The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks minor league baseball team plays at Newman Outdoor Field and the Bismarck Larks of the Northwoods League call Bismarck home. Make memories with your family at a game this year.

Time 'fore' golf

Whether you seek an open fairway, plenty of trees, breathtaking views or challenging bunkers, North Dakota has many great golf courses inviting you to hone your skills. Take your friends on the “Triple Golf Challenge,” or take a road trip and check off courses on the Lewis & Clark Golf Trail.        

For the Athlete in Everyone

North Dakota has an abundance of athletic activities for every level of competitor. From the casual hiker to the hardcore athlete, North Dakota has a fitness adventure just for you. Cyclists are gearing up for road races, taking the scenic routes and daring to take on the Maah Daah Hey Trail, while runners look forward to upcoming marathons and fun runs or extreme races. 

Ready to ride

Few things are as exhilarating as hopping onto a big two-wheeler, rolling the throttle and rumbling out onto the prairie. The rumble of motorcycles on the open road is music to the ears of some.

If riding across rivers, climbing hills and getting downright dirty is more your style, check out these North Dakota riding areas.

For the birds

With 63 wildlife refuges and a location smack dab in the middle of the Central Flyway, North Dakota is a top destination for millions of birds and a large number of birders, too. The action-packed spring migration season provides astounding opportunities to see birds in their natural habitat, boasting beautiful breeding plumage. For those interested in birding, be sure to stop by a North Dakota state park.

Hook a Whopper

The fishing bite is heating up in North Dakota, and now is the perfect time to plan your trip. To make the planning easy, check out tourism's fishing information.

For the Campers

It’s time to make plans to enjoy North Dakota’s great outdoors. Hot spots on Lake Sakakawea like Indian Hills Resort, Hazen Bay Recreation Area and Dakota Waters Resort are taking reservations, as are hidden gems like Bayshore Resort and Marina on Lake Ashtabula or Beaver Creek Recreation Area near Linton. If adventure camping is what you seek, stay in a tipi at Fort Lincoln State Park, a yurt at Cross Ranch State Park or sleep with the buffalo at Juniper Campground in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

These are just a few ideas to help you enjoy spring and take an adventure through North Dakota. Follow North Dakota Tourism on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TravelND or on Twitter at http://twitter.com/NorthDakota  and get tips on what to see and do all year long.