The Incredibly Unique Park That Is Right Here In North Dakota’s Own Backyard

You may think that North Dakota's national and state parks are the kind of places you only visit in the spring, summer, and fall when there is no snow on the ground. If you do think that - you'd be wrong! Almost all of the Peace Garden State's parks are open year round, snow or shine, and many of them turn into the most stunning winter wonderlands you've ever seen. A great example of this is an incredibly unique park that looks simply magical in the winter, and it's right in central North Dakota.

Strap on your snowshoes and hit the special trails at this state park this winter:

Just because the frost has settled in and snow has fallen doesn't mean you can't still visit North Dakota's state parks, and this particular park is a great example of one you'll want to visit in the wintertime.

The Beaver Lake State Park is a great year-round destination, and here's why.

The park is located near Wishek, ND and is centered around the beautiful Beaver Lake. During summer, people like to take a swim on the swimming beach or fish here...

... And in the winter the snowshoeing trails are open and the views are spectacular with that winter frost.

You can explore places like the old caretaker's cabin, hidden within the trees in the park.

This original stone structure will make you feel like you are discovering a hidden relic of a time long since passed.

You won't find a cozy lit fireplace in here anymore, but it is still a unique and fascinating part of Beaver Lake State Park that makes it stand out from the rest.

Places like Beaver Lake's amphitheater may be closed this time of year...

... But the park is still well worth visiting long after the first few snowfalls of the year. It's just that gorgeous!

The Beaver Lake State Park is located at 3850 70th St SE, Wishek, ND 58495. For all the information you need on this place, you can click here for its official webpage.

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