Take A Journey To This Lewis And Clark Themed Winter Festival In North Dakota
Did you know that the famous exploring duo Lewis and Clark spent more time in North Dakota than anywhere else during their expeditions across what is now the United States? They spent a whole winter here and even spotted their first grizzly bears in this state. One of North Dakota’s state parks is hosting its annual Winterfest for 2019 and this year it happens to be themed after those explorers! You can learn about them, hike across the snowy landscapes as they would have, and enjoy a whole day of activities.
Head on out to the Cross Ranch State Park near Washburn, North Dakota on February 9, 2019 for a fun afternoon of activities.
Their Winterfest makes it all the more fun, especially this year with the theme of Lewis and Clark. Activities begin at 1:00 PM and will continue until 8:00 PM. They include things like the Lewis and Clark Expedition Hike for all ages.
You'll want to dress for the weather as most of it will be outside, but you can warm up inside with a delicious soup and chili feed while you learn about the winter of 1804-1805 that Lewis and Clark spent here in ND. It's great for all ages and a awesome reason to spend some time outside this winter!
The Cross Ranch State Park Winterfest will be held at the park, located at 1403 River Road, Center, ND 58530. Activities begin at 1:00 PM and continue to 8:00 PM. It is open for all ages. For more information on this event, click here.
Cross Ranch State Park is one of many awesome places to enjoy some winter hiking, event or not, in North Dakota. Follow this link to discover more.
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
North Dakota In Your Inbox
Thank you! You'll receive your first newsletter soon!
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.
