The Legislature budgeted nearly $8 million to address deferred maintenance at North Dakota state parks, which are seeing record visitation amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Sky Fest Over Fort Stevenson State Park
Devils Lake Journal
Garrison, ND - Make plans to visit Fort Stevenson State Park Memorial Day Weekend and bring your kite! Sky Fest welcomes kite flyers of all ages to decorate the sky over Fort Stevenson on May 29, 30, & 31 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Fly your kite or witness professional kite flyers as they bring in some of the largest kites currently in production. Special activities will take place each day throughout the weekend, including building your own kite on Saturday.
Park admission applies, but admission to Sky Fest is free. The park charges a $7 vehicle entrance fee unless a North Dakota State Park annual pass is displayed.
EMS Kid Strong Event at Fort Stevenson
Devils Lake Journal
The Garrison-Max Ambulance is hosting their annual EMS Kid Strong Event at Fort Stevenson State Park on Saturday, May 22, from 4-7 p.m. in the Garrison Bay Marina. The event features the following local public service entities: Garrison-Max Ambulance, Garrison Memorial Hospital, Garrison Fire & Rescue, North Dakota Highway Patrol, McLean County Sheriff’s Department, North Dakota Game & Fish Department, Fort Stevenson State Park Rangers, Northstar Criticair, Sanford AirMed. The event offers many fun activities for kids including bike rodeo, bounce houses, and door prizes, to name a few.
Event activities are subject to change depending on the weather. The Department would like to remind visitors to follow the CDC’s guidelines on social distancing and personal hygiene while visiting the park.
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The Pelican Nature Trail at Upper Souris NWR is short but offers a very interesting view of the National Wildlife Refuge below Lake Darling Dam. Four other walking trails at Upper Souris NWR, covering various terrain and lengths, are available to the public.
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By KIM FUNDINGSLAND
kfundingsland@minotdailynews.com
With the winter season in the rear view mirror thoughts quite naturally turn to spending quality time outdoors, which often takes the form of exercise. Utilizing an area hiking trail is an ideal way to accomplish both.
There is no shortage of hiking trails in and around the Minot area, within and outside the city limits. Also, there’s a darn good selection, whether your preference be scenery or wildlife, level or challenging terrain. Here’s a few hiking trails worth stepping on.