Outdoor
Paradi se on the Waters.
The abundance of rivers and lakes in ND makes it a paradise for water recreation. Sail across the expansive
Lake Sakakawea or navigate our lakes and winding rivers in your motorboat. For a more serene experience, glide across the waters in a canoe or kayak. No matter how you choose to appreciate our waters, you'll be engulfed in the beauty of the agricultural plains, rugged Badlands, thickly wooded slopes or gentle river bluffs around you.
Kayaking Lake Sakakawea, Jason Lindsey
Water Adventures.
Lake Sakakawea Lake Sakakawea is one of the largest manmade lakes in the U.S., stretching 180 miles with more shoreline than the state of California. http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/visitors/ projects.cfm?Id=G606400 701-654-7411 Lewis and Clark Legacy Canoe Trails, Williston area Confluence Canoe Trails: Yellowstone River at Sundheim Park to Confluence Park State Historic Site, west of Williston. A 9-mile canoe adventure on one of the longest freeflowing rivers in the U.S. Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site to Confluence Park State Historic Site along the Missouri River is a leisurely 5-mile trip. Missouri River Dotted with sandbars and lined by gentle river bluffs, the Missouri River offers a challenging, scenic route to canoeists following the path of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Nature lovers can see bald and golden eagles, osprey, beaver and white-tailed deer. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers www.nwd-mr.usace.army.mil/rcc/ 701-654-7411 Mouse (Souris) River Beaver, wood ducks, white-tailed deer, muskrat and raccoons are just a few of the animals you may encounter while canoeing on the Mouse River. Bordered by three national wildlife refuges, the waterway is a haven for ND wildlife species. Two refuges, Upper Souris and J. Clark Salyer, contain canoe trails varying in length from three to 13 miles. Red River Canoe through the heart of the Red River Valley, one of the nation's most fertile agricultural regions. The river, flanked by ND to the west and MN to the east, passes bountiful farmland checkered with bottomland forest and tall grass prairies. http://riverkeepers.org/images/uploads/ public_access_sites.pdf
ND's many other lakes and rivers
provide unmatched scenic beauty for those looking for a relaxing day on the water or shore.
Lake Ashtabula Water activities along the North Country Trail. Lake Metigoshe/Turtle Mountains Water recreation with an international flavor. Lake Oahe South of Bismarck on the Missouri River, it flows S to the SD border. Lake Tschida West of Bismarck, the lake was created by Heart Butte Dam. Pembina River Meanders through miles of lush, unbroken forest in northeastern ND. Sheyenne River Winds through a variety of terrains in eastern ND.
Little Muddy Canoe Trail: A 6-mile canoe trail located on the Little Muddy River, east of Williston. The trailhead is at Thompson Landing with pullout at White Bridge. www.willistonndtourism.com 800-615-9041/701-774-9041
Little Missouri River ND's only designated State Scenic River offers canoeists a chance to revel in surrounding Badlands splendor. From the river vantage, buttes, ravines and plateaus rise to cast abstract landforms against the horizon.
For a complete listing of canoeing and kayaking opportunities on North Dakota's rivers or lakes, as well as information on access points, distances, times for paddling and more, check out North Dakota Parks and Recreation's Web site at www.parkrec.nd.gov/recreation/ activities/canoe.htm or call 701-328-5357.
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