Welcome to North Dakota!

A recent ranking from Best States says that North Dakota has the highest quality of life in the nation. Rather it be small town charm or bigger city living, you’ll be greeted by friendly neighbors and welcoming communities.

Although it is the third least populous state in the country, North Dakota is the 19th largest state area-wise. Somewhere in between all that space are 3 National Parks and 13 State Parks. Each one offers a unique blend of scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, and camping opportunities such as hiking, biking, swimming, boating, and sleeping under the stars.

With a thriving workforce environment, you’ll be drawn to North Dakota for opportunities in Engineering, Architecture, Oil, Agriculture and much more.

North Dakota leads the nation in production of spring wheat, durum wheat, dry edible peas, dry edible beans, honey, flaxseed and canola and the No. 1 producer of honey in the nation.

If you’re thinking about making the move, we have just a few pieces of advice for you. Get ready to enjoy all 4 seasons. That’s right, we celebrate the winters just as much as the summers. And don’t pet the Bison!

Spotlights of Western North Dakota

Medora

A Local family tradition in North Dakota, Medora is the #1 tourist attraction in North Dakota, attracting around 117,000 visitors each year. This is largely in part to the number of musicals held during the spring and summer seasons. And don’t sleep on that pitchfork steak fondue.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Divided into three different districts, this famous national park has more than 70,000 acres and receives more than 600,000 visitors annually! The park is filled with many different trails and roads offering amazing scenic views and opportunities to see a wandering bison or two!

Lake Sakakawea

Stretching all the way from Garrison, ND to Williston, ND Lake Sakakawea is the 3rd largest man-made lake reservoir in the in the country. It has more than 1,300 miles of shoreline around the lake, which is actually more than the coast of California! This lake offers something to do year-round with ice fishing in the winter and regular fishing, boating, swimming, sailing, kayaking, and more in the summer.

Things you’ll Love in the Williston area

Summer Nights on Main

This weekly summer event is the talk of the town in the Williston area! Every Thursday from June 30th to August 25th, downtown Williston becomes a large block party with concerts, beer tents, kids’ activities, and plenty of food vendors. This is all thanks to The Williston Downtowner’s association and local businesses.

Spring Lake Park

This park is a little over 2 miles around and has a 14-acre size lake right in the middle! There are trails for bikes, walking, and running, a dog park, playgrounds, and a boat-shaped building with a kitchen that can be rented out for parties and events! Several events are held in this park each year including 5k runs, mud runs, vendor events, etc. In the winter, there is a Christmas lights drive through the whole park!

Williston Area Recreation Center

Sitting at 5 acres, this is the largest park district-owned indoor recreation center in the country! It features 13,000 Square Feet of indoor turf space for soccer and other athletic events. It has a full gym, waterpark, Olympic-sized swimming pool, golf simulators, two indoor tracks, and a host of conference rooms that can be reserved for meetings!