White Horse Hill Game Preserve In North Dakota Is So Hidden Most Locals Don’t Even Know About It

Do you ever find yourself on the search for the perfect hidden gem in North Dakota to discover and enjoy? Us, too, and as it turns out, over the years we’ve become pretty good at it. It helps that North Dakota is pretty remote, as far as U.S. states go, and with less than 800,000 residents in the entire state, one could arguably call any single attraction in North Dakota a hidden gem. That being said, some gems simply don’t receive the attention they deserve, like the one we’ll explore right now. What was once called Sullys Hill in North Dakota, White Horse Hill National Game Preserve is a little slice of heaven right here in our own backyard. The best news of all is that it’s rarely, if ever, crowded. Check it out:

Formerly known as Sullys Hill National Game Preserve, this hidden gem in North Dakota is a wonderful destination for a day trip.

Originally established in 1904 as Sullys Hill National Park - making it well over a century old now - this park helps teach visitors about the importance of the local ecosystem as well as the ins and outs of conservation efforts.

Begin your visit with time spent at the Visitors Center learning all there is to learn about habitats and wilderness in North Dakota.

From there, explore the 1,674 acres for yourself, taking time to read the plaques and information boxes along the way.

See the beautiful bison herds this preserve protects, or watch adorable prairie dogs going about their lives (which is way more amusing than it sounds).

Of course, you can't feed the animals that call the Preserve home, but you can absolutely observe them for as long as you'd like.

While you're here, there's potential to spot more than 200 species of birds - which ones, however, depends on what time of day (and what month) you visit.

The preserve is open from June to August and sometimes on weekends. For the most up-to-date information about this year's season, be sure to check the official White Horse Hill National Game Preserve

website.

The White Horse Hill National Game Preserve is also home to a couple of miles of hiking trails that lead to all sorts of scenic viewpoints, including an underrated overlook.

There is a newer trail at the park that's fully paved and ADA-accessible, so the preserve is a wonderful, easily-accessed place for everyone to visit.

Come see the splendid beauty of North Dakota's prairies and woodlands - and the critters who call it home - at this lovely preserve nestled in the eastern part of the state.

Let's go explore the White Horse Hill National Game Preserve in this video from WaskiSquirrel to see the beautiful overlook, the visitor center, and maybe a bison or two:

With scenic prairies to enjoy and the surprise prairie dog popping out of its hole to peak at you, this game preserve is a wonderful place to enjoy a little bit of what makes North Dakota so special. So, what do you think? Are you looking forward to visiting Sullys Hill in North Dakota? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!

Then, be sure to check out our list of the best places in North Dakota to enjoy nature.