One trip to North Dakota and you'll understand why it's known as the friendliest and safest state to visit. In fact, from agricultural products to quality of life - North Dakota is often at the top of the charts.
On March 2, 1861, President James Buchanan signed the bill creating the Dakota Territory, which originally included the area covered today by both Dakotas as well as Montana and Wyoming. The name was taken from that of the Dakota or Sioux Indian Tribe. Beginning in 1877, efforts were made to bring Dakota into the Union as both a single state and as two states. The latter was successful and on November 2, 1889, both North and South Dakota were admitted. President Benjamin Harrison went to great lengths to obscure the order in which the statehood proclamations were signed, so the exact order in which the two states entered is unknown. However, because of alphabetical position, North Dakota is often considered the 39th state.

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This site preserves part of a military post established as Camp Creeley in 1872 to provide protection for work gangs building the Northern Pacific Railroad. The camp's name was changed to Camp Hancock in 1873. A log headquarters building still stands on the site. It has been enlarged and remodeled several times and the logs have been concealed by clapboard siding. More about the Camp Hancock State Historic Site

Visit North Dakotas biggest and most impressive collection of Aircrafts. It features famous models like the Stearman PT-17 which was used during the late 1930s and WW II or the World's only flying Goodyear F2G-1D Super Corsair - one of only three known to exist in the world today! More about the Fargo Air Museum

The 32 miles long Enchanted Highway features the World's Largest Metal Sculptures produced by artist Gary Greff. The artist, formerly school principal in Regent, began dreaming ways to bring visitors to the small community. He started designing, welding and painting to create huge metal sculptures. Experience the "World's Largest Tin Family", "Teddy Rides Again", "Pheasants on the Prairie", or "Grasshoppers in the Field" for free. End your magical journey at the gift shop in Regent, which has miniatures of each statue. More about the Enchanted Highway

The trail name, "Maah Daah Hey", comes from the Mandan Indians. In the Mandan language, one word or phrase can describe a picture, feeling, or situation. In this case, the phrase means "an area that has been or will be around for a long time." The trail uses a turtle as the trail marker. The turtle was honored because of its firm determination, steadfastness, patience, long life, and fortitude. More about the Maah Daah Hey Trail

Raging Rivers Waterpark and SpeedWorld Golf & Games is a family entertainment complex offering a full day of family fun featuring five major attractions...a water park, sprint car & grand prix go-cart tracks, mini-golf, lazer tag and video arcade, all located in a safe and friendly atmosphere. More about the Raging Rivers Waterpark and Speedworld Golf and Games

Prairie Knights Casino and Resort offers a wide variety of high stakes gaming options. It has over 600 machines, including reel slots, video slots, video poker and video keno. Also there is blackjack, craps, Single Deck 21, Three Card Poker and Let It Ride. More about the Prairie Knights Casino and Resort

The State Historical Society of North Dakota museums produce exhibits covering the entire broad, rich and deep history of the state. The State Historical Society has developed a comprehensive temporary exhibits program that enhances the stories presented in the permanent exhibits. The Museum and Education Division researches, writes, and builds exhibits for use several different institutions. More about the North Dakota Heritage

Scenic splendor in the savagely beautiful North Dakota Badlands, the Theodore Roosevelt National Park is named for the 26th President of the United States. The former president first came to the badlands in September 1883 on a hunting trip. He became involved in the cattle business and returned the next year to establish the Elkhorn Ranch. After years of experience in North Dakota he said: "I never would have been President if it had not been for my experiences in North Dakota." The beautiful national park has three units, all offering distinctly different views. More about the Theodore Roosevelt National Park

The Indian People of North Dakota Trip

Looking for a Legendary North Dakota experience? Look no further! Go for a trip to learn about the different origins, histories and languages of the Indian People of North Dakota. They are the Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, the Yanktonai, Sisseton, Wahpeton, Hunkpapa and other Dakotah/Lakotah (commonly known as the Sioux) Tribes, along with the Pembina Chippewa, Cree and Métis. In spite of all differences, there is one thing all these tribes have in common: The respect for the earth and the understanding of humankind’s relationship with the nature of North Dakota. More about the The Indian People of North Dakota Trip