9 Epic Hills In North Dakota To Climb Or Simply Stare At In Awe
There are rumors out there that North Dakota is nothing but flat fields. Those of us who have actually explored and seen this beautiful state know that that is anything but true! Sure, there may be parts that aren’t very hilly, but there are many awe-inspiring hills and buttes in the Peace Garden State. Whether you want to climb them and take in the view or just admire them from the ground, here is proof that there are some pretty epic landscapes in ND:
1. It's hard to top the incredible painted canyons of the badlands found in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It's easy to see why the former president loved this place so much!
2. Steep cliffs and hills surround this river in the Pembina Gorge in northern North Dakota. You can see kayakers in the water to get a sense of the scale.
4. A beautiful array of buttes in layers surrounding Lake Sakakawea in central and western North Dakota. The reflections make them look even more amazing.
Have any more pictures of proof that North Dakota isn’t just flat? Share them with our page to have a chance at them being featured! In the mean time, you can check these hills out and more in person, perhaps these outdoor adventures in ND are what you’re looking for.
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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.