The Bing network is currently promoting 345 American landmarks with great timing to think about and plan your summer vacation. Whether you’re seeking popular destinations, quiet getaways or historical landmarks – Bing has many of them noted, including two from North Dakota.
#31 on their list is Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the North Dakota Badlands. The rugged terrain, beauty and wildlife found here charmed Theodore Roosevelt, who went on to say: “I never would have been president if it had not been for my experiences in North Dakota.” This national park is divided into two units. The North Unit is near Watford City, and the South Unit is entered in Medora.
#301 on Bing’s list is the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site. Located near Stanton, North Dakota visitors can step into a reconstructed earthlodge and learn about the Hidatsa, Mandan and Arikara people who would have lived in the villages. At the time of Lewis & Clark’s Corp of Discovery, their Indian guide Sakakawea would have been a resident of the villages.
We would further add to Bing’s list, the Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site, near Williston. This was the principle fur trading post on the Upper Missouri River, serving Assiniboine, Crow, Cree, Ojibway, Hidatsa and Blackfeet tribes.
Also consider a trip to the International Peace Garden (near Dunseith, ND) straddling the North Dakota and Manitoba, Canada border – honoring peace between these two nations thru botanical beauty and music (it’s also home to the International Music Camp).Â
North Dakota also has 21 state parks and recreation areas, 7 nature preserves and 63 national wildlife refuges and 3 national grassland areas – making much of legendary North Dakota truly AWEsome in it’s land and landmarks.
Consider using North Dakota’s trip planner to make your summer vacation a little easier. You can select attractions, events and accommodations to build your custom itinerary. There are packages available too!
