FALL BRINGS PICTURESQUE COLOURS & HAUNTED GOOD TIMES TO NORTH DAKOTA

Pembina Gorge CREDIT North Dakota Tourism

As the air begins to cool and acres of colorful leaves blanket the valleys, rivers and lakes, autumn is a magical time to visit North Dakota. In addition to the picturesque colors, visitors are invited to explore the scenic landscapes, breathtaking outdoor adventures and enchanting fall festivals.

With thousands of miles of trails to explore, you can stroll or pedal along the recreational paced routes or turn it up a notch and climb the steep grades in the Badlands on the Maah Daah Hey Trail. There are also 63 national wildlife refuges, each with unique opportunities for wildlife observation on interpretive foot trails.

Open roads, pristine backdrops, wildlife and waterways in their most natural environments, and one-of-a-kind cultural and historic attractions are all found along North Dakota’s scenic byways and backways. Step out and explore the wonders that beckon from each route. 

Norsk Høstfest, the largest celebration of Scandinavian
culture in the United States CREDIT: North Dakota Tourism

Attend lively fall festivals and events such as Norsk Høstfest, the largest celebration of Scandinavian culture in the United States, or experience the many pumpkin patches, corn mazes and haunted good times.

There are endless opportunities to explore and experience the extraordinary. See for yourself why North Dakota is a destination where you can truly Be Legendary!  

Don’t Let The Weather Keep You From Fargo-Moorhead in Winter

While there’s never a bad time to visit Fargo, we realize there are preferred times to come this far north. But even during the slower (and colder) times, there are lots of good activities and events to participate in. 

There are multiple passport programs in Fargo. The first is the Crafts and Drafts Passport; this free digital passport goes straight to your mobile device so you can visit any of the 13 breweries with ease.

Hjemkomst Center CREDIT Visit Fargo

The Caffeine Card will get you to some off-the-beaten-path coffee stops to try their take on your favorite caffeinated drinks. Finally, grab an Adventure Passport to point you to local attractions like the Hjemkomst Center and Bonanzaville. Each of these can be redeemed at the Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center for prizes for the perfect beer, coffee or culture-buff traveler in you. 

If you're visiting in the winter in Fargo, dress for the temperatures and get outdoors. Broadway Square comes alive with ice skating and twinkly lights with ice skate rentals available.

At Edgewood and Viking Ship Park, cross country ski and snowshoe rentals are available to get on the wooded trails along the river. 

For more information on Fargo-Moorhead, visit www.VisitFargoMoorhead.org.

For more information on North Dakota, visit NDTourism.com.

*Source: THE GREAT AMERICAN WEST: AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND

Davidson Communications – Account Manager RMI AUNZ
Caroline Davidson - caroline@davcomm.com.au