The Sapphire River In North Dakota That’s Devastatingly Gorgeous
Beauty comes in many forms, but a certain form is hard to beat when it comes to bodies of water – the vibrant, deeply colored waters of a river or lake that makes you think of sparkling sapphires. North Dakota has quite a few naturally stunning lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams, but a few come out on top when it comes to being scenic. Here is one of the most gorgeous rivers in the state that looks simply amazing with its vibrant coloring:
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This jaw-dropping river is located in northern North Dakota, spanning from the Canadian border all the way to the Souris River. Most people know it from a few large lakes that have formed along its path. It is the Des Lacs River.
The river is encompassed largely by the Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge, located near Kenmare, ND. This refuge has great trails and other ways to experience the Des Lacs. Plus, it is the resting stop for thousands upon thousands of migratory geese and swans.
... Or in the spring and summer when the wildflowers are blooming to create a scene pretty enough to be on a postcard, you'll be able to understand what makes this place so amazing.
The Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge is located at 42000 520th Street NW, Kenmare, ND 58746. It is open year round and has an observation deck, nature trails, and even an auto tour route to take in the views from your car. For more information, click here.
Leah moved to North Dakota when she was 12 years old and has traveled from the Red River Valley to the badlands and many places in between. She loves small-town life and currently enjoys living on a small farm in the ND prairie. She's always had a passion for writing and has participated in novel writing challenges such as NaNoWriMo multiple times. Her favorite part about this job is recognizing small businesses that deserve a boost and seeing the positive affect her articles can have on their traffic, especially in rural areas that might have otherwise gone overlooked.
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