This Delightful North Dakota Town Is Picture Perfect For An Autumn Day Trip
By Leah|Published September 09, 2017
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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.
If you’re looking for a charming spot to take a day trip this fall, we have found the perfect place! This tiny town may sound small, but it is located in the heart of one of North Dakota’s biggest forests. Because of that, come autumn, it is like a painting of bright colors. Not only is its location great, but the town itself is delightful to visit and time of the year.
If you want a place to visit for the season, here is why this place is it:
Located in the Sheyenne River Valley, which is also home to the Sheyenne State Forest, this tiny town is surrounded by trees.
The town of Fort Ransom only had 77 residents according to the last census, and it hasn't gotten much bigger since. It is generally known as the gateway to Fort Ransom State Park.
Even though it doesn't have many residents, this cute little place has a few stores and a local restaurant. There is even a "Uff-Da Shop" that sells antiques and collectibles.
There is a lot of history in Fort Ransom, and along with the shops, there is even an old general store turned into a museum you can visit for a nostalgic trip to the past.
Reds, golds, and greens fill the forest around Fort Ransom and in the state park. If you want one of the best spots in North Dakota to go leaf peeping, this is it!
Fort Ransom is located about 30 miles south of Valley City, North Dakota.
This spot is part of our 2017 North Dakota Fall Road Trip! Click the link to see where the rest of the route will take you across the Peace Garden State for the ultimate leaf peeping experience.
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