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Interpreters and visitors at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site near Williston

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site and the Missouri River near Williston

Horseback riding in the Badlands of western North Dakota.

The Hall of Fame pays tribute to the cowboy culture in North Dakota.

Horseback riding is found throughout the state of North Dakota.

Powwows are a great way to experience Native American culture

Display at State Museum at North Dakota Heritage Center

World's Largest Buffalo statue at Jamestown.

Cowboy Lyle visiting with tourists in Medora, N.D.

Clowns provide entertainment for fans and safety for cowboys during rodeo bull riding.

Dancers bring colorful images to Native American powwows

Western Culture

The legends of the American West run through the heart of North Dakota, from Lewis, Clark and Sakakawea to Custer and Sitting Bull. You'll find wide-open plains, rodeos, powwows and plenty of rich history. A cowboy hat and boots aren't required, but they won't look out of place. Click here for more Western Culture in North Dakota.

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Located in a beautiful valley on the Cannonball River. 3 cabins and lodge, air conditioning, RV sites, modern bathhouse, teepees, canoeing, campfires,…

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Located in the heart of the North Dakota Badlands, Sully Creek is just minutes away from the historic town of Medora and Theodore Roosevelt National…

Little Missouri State Park contains some of the most rugged, picturesque Badlands terrain in North Dakota. Most of the park is accessible only by…

Situated on one of the upper bays of Lake Sakakawea, the rugged buttes of the North Dakota Badlands display a towering backdrop to one of the state's…

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Pipestem Creek Garden Lodging and Nature Retreat is located on a pristine family farm just five miles from Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge. The…

Voted "Top 50 Ecotourism Site in the Great Plains." Clean, quiet, scenic and peaceful. Sleeps up to nine guests. Complete kitchen and laundry.…

The 2007 North Dakota Tourist Attraction of the Year, the Center of Western Heritage & Cultures: Native American, Ranching and Rodeo in…

Fort Buford State Historic Site preserves remnants of a vital frontier plains military post established in 1866 to protect overland and river routes…

Located at the end of Louis L'Amour Lane, the World's Largest Buffalo Monument stands tall on the hill in Jamestown, ND. This 26-foot-tall, 60-ton…

Since 1992, Pioneer Trials Regional Museum has worked to research, document and display the natural and cultural history of the region. The museum is…