Explore the immeasurable beauty of North Dakota by getting outside and exploring it on your own two feet. There are so many fantastic hiking trails in this state, but some are more memorable than others. There are a few that will stick with you forever and become your favorite place to immerse yourself in nature. Some that will result in a lot of photos and a lot of awe-inspiring moments.

Hidden out in a state park near Williston, ND are such trails – and you’ll want to see them.

The Lewis and Clark State Park is in the middle of Lake Sakakawea and the badlands. When snow starts to fall, this place will almost make you feel like you’ve been transported to a faraway mountain range.

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What you’re really seeing are the majestic, absolutely stunning badlands and lakeside bluffs. These are jaw-dropping, especially surrounding the massive lake and covered in snow.

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The park has numerous hiking trails that are the perfect way to experience this gorgeous place year round.

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These trails range from just under half a mile to over 3 miles in distance, and they all will take you to different parts of the park with various types of habitats.

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The trails go through tall prairie grasses and native North Dakota plants, and one even follows the old ruts and muddy tracks created by settlers’ wagons traveling this land well over a century ago.

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The 2.55 mile North Trail System in the park takes you to both the most breathtaking badlands vistas and down to a beaver pond where you may catch a glimpse of these animals hard at work.

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So many other animals and birds can be spotted here, too. Eagles, hawks, ducks, geese, turkeys, and hundreds of other birds have all been sighted here. Coyotes and deer have been known to visit the park as well.

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It doesn’t matter whether you visit in the summer or in the middle of winter when the ice has over taken Lake Sakakawea. The Lewis and Clark State Park trails are by far some of the best in the entire state.

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The Lewis and Clark State Park is located about 19 miles southeast of Williston, ND off of Highway 1804. For a full list of trails and more information, click here.

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