Southeast, North Dakota
What's "Legendary" about North Dakota? It starts with the legends of the great American West, like Lewis and Clark, Sakakawea, George Custer, Sitting Bull and Theodore Roosevelt, who all lived out larger-than-life epics here.
And it continues through today, as you discover legendary adventures of your own, including world-class fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, boating...or just exploring everything from historic forts to national parks to shopping malls.
Explore Southeast
Lake Ashtabula Fishing
Anglers get your fishing poles oiled and geared. Lake Ashtabula has an abundant population of walleye, northern pike, white bass, yellow perch and black bullheads. The name "Ashtabula" is a Native American word meaning "Fish River,"
, ND FishingHatton-Eielson Museum
Boyhood home of Carl Ben Eielson, "The Father of Alaskan Aviation." Original furnishings, pioneer artifacts and rare Fokker "Alaskan" fuselage on display. Listed on National Registery of Historic Sites
Hatton, ND Famous HomesFall Family Fun on the Farm
Educational tours by appointment mid-September through Oct. 31; summer school groups all summer;
Hatton, ND ToursFort Ransom State Historic Site
Location of a 200-man military post built in 1867 by Gen. Alfred Terry and named for Civil War Gen. Thomas Ransom. The post was active from 1867 to 1872
Fort Ransom, ND Historic SitesCamp Atchison State Historic Site
Site marks the location of 1863 Sibley Expedition camp. The site, which contains a memorial marker, was garrisoned by 1,000
Binford, ND Historic SitesBagg Bonanza Farm
One of the last remaining bonanza farms in the U.S. The centerpiece of the 15-acre farm is a fully restored 21-bedroom main house. National Historical Landmark
Mooreton, ND LandmarksLake Ashtabula Camping
The Corps of Engineers operates seven recreation areas at Lake Ashtabula, providing a variety of facilities and services, as well as actively manages 14 separate wildlife areas at Lake Ashtabula.
, ND Camping