A Drive Down North Dakota’s Loneliest Road Will Take You Miles And Miles Away From It All
A well-known road trip called the “Road to Nowhere” cuts across America from Canada all the way to Texas. It is notable for crossing through the country without ever passing a conventional tourist spot. It’s definitely a way to see the true beauty and quirks of the country. It begins right here in North Dakota! Fill up the tank and head out on this road trip for some interesting memories:
The "Road to Nowhere" follows US Highway 83 from the Canadian border all the way into Texas, cutting across America's heartland.
Continuing south, it eventually reaches Garrison, North Dakota and the Garrison Dam. The route will take you right in between Lake Audubon and Lake Sakakawea, one on each side of the road for quite the sight.
Many historical sites and museums can be found along the Road to Nowhere. These included places like Fort Mandan, the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, and Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park (shown below).
The route continues through the huge open fields and into gently rolling plains as it gets further south. Another great stop on this trip to see North Dakota's nature is the Cross Ranch State Park near Washburn, North Dakota.
As it gets closer to the North Dakota and South Dakota border, you will pass through the towns Linton and Strasburg. The latter has another must-see stop, the birthplace of the famous Lawrence Welk.
To get the full US-83 route and more information, check out this page on Road Trip USA.
This is byway is only one of many you can find in North Dakota that’ll give you an amazing experience through the backroads of this legendary state. Discover more right here!
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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.
