Outdoors North Dakota

04/14/2026

Paddlefish season is right around the corner. Are you ready?

04/11/2026

What’s the part of the Maah Daah Hey Trail in North Dakota? Backpacking TV has some great areas covered in this video we helped make last September, including some background on the name Maah Daah Hey. Maah Daah Hey Trail Association

When most people think about North Dakota, they think “flyover country.” I used to be one of them. But after spending time here biking, hiking, and backpacki...

12/03/2025

Anyone attending the St. Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show this weekend? Stop by booth 412 and say HELLO! to our friends at Visit Devils Lake, North Dakota.

Devils Lake ND is Coming to the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show!
Get ready ice anglers—Devils Lake, North Dakota is rolling into the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show, December 5–7, and you won’t want to miss what we have in store!

Learn more by visiting our show page.
https://www.devilslakend.com/st-paul-ice-show

Stop by Booth 412 to celebrate one of the best fisheries in the country and meet the incredible guides who know these legendary waters better than anyone. Whether you’re planning your first trip or your fifteenth, our team is ready to share stories, answer questions, and help you plan a world-class winter adventure.

👋 Meet the pros
📍 Ask about top techniques and gear
🐟 Talk jumbo perch, trouphy walleye, and Monster pike
❄️ Get insider tips for the season ahead

Swing by Booth 412—swap some fishing tales, get expert guidance, and discover why Devils Lake continues to be a bucket-list destination for ice anglers everywhere.

See you at the show!

12/02/2025

Time to find some winter fun in North Dakota. What is your favorite outdoor winter activity in ND.

Wintertime in North Dakota means it's time to get out and play in the snow. Take in the white blanketed landscape as you enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice fishing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling and more. Click here for more Winter Activities in North Dakota.

06/26/2025

The number of pheasant roosters heard during the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s 2025 spring pheasant crowing count survey was up 6% statewide from last year. Photo

05/15/2025

Beautiful spring night at Theodore Roosevelt National Park!

Wishing you a peaceful night from Theodore Roosevelt National Park. 🌕

📷: More Than Just Parks

05/15/2025

Career Opportunity at Lake Sakakawea State Park.

Today's featured state career is a Park Manager at Lake Sakakawea State Park.

This position will lead a diverse team from office to field work, engage with community, and manage park resources with a mission of connecting people to North Dakota's great outdoors.

This position is located in the beautiful Lake Sakakawea State Park, near Pick City, and it closes on May 20, 2025.

Read more and apply today: https://ndstatecareers.link/yza

03/18/2025

Sights and sounds of the migration. Snow Geese at Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge. Thanks Coteau des Prairies Lodge for sharing!!

02/25/2025

Winter Mule Deer in North Dakota! Nice shot Parker!

Follow the leader, North Dakota style.
📷: .j.schuster

02/18/2025

How long would it take to ski or snowboard all four downhill ski areas in North Dakota? They are Bottineau Winter Park northwest of Bottineau, Frost Fire Park near Walhalla, Thrill Hills near Fort Ransom and Huff Hills Ski Area south of Mandan.

For the participants of the self dubbed "Motley 701 Ski-a-Palooza" it only took a single day.

These ski areas are all in different parts of the state and can be enjoyed by any skier or snowboarder at a more leisurely pace. There are good options for dining and lodging near each of the parks. Check out North Dakota's four fantastic ski areas. https://www.ndtourism.com/articles/downhill-skiing-snowboarding-and-tubing

In an epic display of adventure and state pride, a group of local friends accomplished something truly remarkable: skiing all four of North Dakota's ski resorts in a single operating day. That’s 520 miles, one run at each location, all in ten short hours! Their goal and purpose is to increase awar...

02/14/2025

Time to plan an epic fishing trip to North Dakota! Where is your favorite place to fish in ND?