Scenic Byways in North Dakota view from Mystic Horizons

Border to Border (Highway 281) Tour

Follow Highway 281 through the lakes country of North Dakota, from Whitestone Hill near Edgeley, past the World's Largest Buffalo to the serene International Peace Garden near Dunseith.

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Whitestone Hill battlefield
Whitestone Hill State Historic Site

Site of the fiercest clash between U.S. Army soldiers and Native American tribes in North Dakota.

Kulm, ND
United States

Worlds largest buffalo
World's Largest Buffalo

Had real bison been this large (26 feet), they might still be roaming the prairie in great herds.

Jamestown, ND
United States

Photo of mom and her child in the buffalo museum
North American Bison Discovery Center

Dedicated to telling the story of the great herds of bison that once roamed the surrounding prairie. See a live buffalo herd. The Frontier Village and the World’s Largest Buffalo statue are nearby.

Jamestown, ND
United States

Arrowwood Refuge
Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge

The birder's paradise features downy woodpeckers, greater yellowlegs and belted kingfishers.

Pingree, ND
United States

Carrington Park district
Carrington Park District

The park district offers camping, a community pool, playground, tennis courts, disc golf course, baseball and softball fields and picnic shelters.

Carrington, ND
United States

Eddy County Musuem
Eddy County Museum

A beautiful three-building complex and grounds with Schoolhouse, Church, and Train Depot buildings. Each is filled with historic furnishings and exhibits highlighting our region's past.

New Rockford, ND
United States

Fort Totten state historical society museum
Fort Totten State Historic Site

Site has been everything from active military post to boarding school for Native American children. Now house quaint bed and breakfast.

Fort Totten, ND
United States

White horse hill national game preserve
White Horse Hill National Game Preserve

Woodlands area on shores of Devils Lake is home to large variety of wildlife, migratory birds and nature trails.

St. Michael, ND
United States

Devils Lake
Devils Lake

One of the best fisheries in the state. Four-season playground where ice fishing is as popular as dropping a line in the summer.

Devils Lake, ND
United States

Lake Alice
Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge

A major waterfowl concentration point during spring and fall migrations and breeding ground for thousands of ducks and geese.


Churchs Ferry, ND
United States

Sky Dancer casino entrance
Sky Dancer Casino

Full-service casino and resort features traditional casino games, slots, concerts and traditional music.

3965 Sky Dancer Way NE
Belcourt, ND
United States

International peace gardens
International Peace Garden

Botanical garden dedicated to peace between the United States and Canada. Garden straddles the border. Floral-themed attractions within the garden.


Dunseith, ND
United States

Turtle Mountain scenic byway
Turtle Mountain Scenic Byway

Enjoy a drive through through wooded hills and valleys in a landscape unique to this part of North Dakota. The route begins three miles north of Rolla to St. John and continues west on County Highway 43 to State Highway 281, then back onto State Highway 43 until it ends State Highway 14.

Bottineau, ND
United States

mystical horizons
Mystical Horizons

"Stonehenge of the Prairie" features stone and cement structures to view solstices and the equinox.


Bottineau, ND
United States

Pride dairy
Pride Dairy

Homemade ice cream, cheese, syrups, and caramel. One of the most popular ice cream flavors is Juneberry.

Bottineau, ND
United States