Fort Stevenson State Park Transforms From A Lakeside Summer Paradise To A Winter Destination Each Year
Who said the outdoor fun stopped when summer ends? North Dakota is a four seasons playground for all sorts of activities, no matter what time of year. Almost all of the state’s parks stay open all year long, transforming from a summer recreational paradise to winter wonderlands with just as much opportunity for fun. This particular winter state park in North Dakota does exactly that. Don’t write it off once the snow starts to fall, because you can visit it any time!
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Fort Stevenson State Park is hugely popular for being a lakeside summer paradise in North Dakota.
Located on Lake Sakakawea, the park's marinas, swim beaches, trails, and campgrounds are perfect for a summer getaway. However, the fun doesn't end when summer does.
As the leaves change colors and the temperatures drop, the park becomes a whole new kind of recreational paradise. It's beautiful to walk the trails in the fall...
When winter comes around, the trails are still accessible in your regular boots, on snowshoes, or on cross-country skis. The park offers rental snowshoes and skis if you don't have any of your own.
There are both groomed trails and regular trails open year-round, no matter the weather. Visitors may also enjoy fat-tire biking, as well. The park hosts events during the winter, too, giving more reasons to check it out outside of the usual months.
Fort Stevenson State Park is simply full of things to do every season of the year, so even if you don't usually head to North Dakota's parks in the winter, give this one a try!
Fort Stevenson State Park is located near Garrison, North Dakota. You can learn more about this park and how to visit by checking out its official website. There is also a Facebook page for the park that has recent updates.
What are your favorite ways to enjoy wintertime? Here are some of the best winter destinations in North Dakota for some seasonal inspiration.
Address: 1252A 41st Ave NW, Garrison, ND 58540, USA
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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.
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