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North Dakota

We drove from Montana, though North Dakota on Interstate 94, with stops at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Mandan, Bismarck and Fargo.
Mostly the State is covered with farm land and empty space.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Theodore Roosevelt NP looks a lot like the Badlands in South Dakota, but with grass. We drove through it and looked at a prairie dog colony. I have never seen so many little rodents in one place, and would hate to have them in the yard!! They're cute, but they sure destroy the landscape. I can't imagine farmers being too happy with them.

If you ever feel the need to get away from civilization, this is the place . We drove for hundreds of miles without ever seeing a major town ( more than a few farms with a gas station/store).

Pros and Cons

Pros:No traffic!
Cons:Not much of anything!
In a nutshell:If you want to see a really empty State , visit North Dakota!

Last visit to North Dakota: Jul 2006
Intro Updated Sep 6, 2006
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Reviews (7)

Thunderbird Local Customs (1)

We found this statue next to the Keelboat , on the side of the river. more travel advice

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park - North Dakota

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Things to Do (3)

Besides the Mandan Indian village, the State Park had other historical military buildings, like Custer House, to visit (... more travel advice

Bismarck Things to Do (3)

We visited the waterfront of Bismarck and looked at a rebuilt Keelboat, like Louis and Clark used when they came through... more travel advice

Are you kidding? Off The Beaten Path (1)

This entire State qualifies as "off the beaten path" more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Very nice campground near Bismarck

Restaurants (1)
Aliens!!

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mikelisaanna Feb 7, 2011 at 8:20 PM

North Dakota is one of our few remaining states that we have not yet visited. Thanks for the ideas.
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goutammitra Mar 31, 2010 at 7:33 PM

Un- explored America! Nice pictures of the place.
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b1bob Jun 16, 2009 at 9:12 AM

We have a diner in Richmond along a similar theme. It's called "Galaxy Diner". It's rather "Mel's Diner" meets "Star Trek".
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karenincalifornia Nov 2, 2008 at 8:06 PM

My father was born in North Dakota, but I have never been here. I'm impressed that you have visited almost all 50 states, and ND is one of them! (You will LOVE Washington and Oregon!)
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rdney99 Aug 10, 2008 at 12:46 PM

Heard about this unique restaurant, there's one in Minneapolis too I believe. Somebody was very creative ! - Tony from WI.
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littlesam1 Jun 29, 2007 at 10:12 AM

I doubt I will have any reason to visit North Dakota. But if I do I am hunting down that restaurant.
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cachaseiro Jan 16, 2007 at 12:43 PM

nice page from a little known state :O)
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Saagar Jan 10, 2007 at 5:54 AM

Yep, must be Mongolia!
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Sep 13, 2006 at 6:03 AM

Mandan Indians? Never heard. Thanks to know!