North Dakota

North Dakota, one of the most rural states in the US, is famous for its scenery and Old West heritage. Visitors can enjoy the western experience and pick up the trail of some of America’s greatest legends, including Lewis and Clark, Sacajawea, Theodore Roosevelt, Custer and Sitting Bull. The Northern Plains here witnessed the passing of the big game-hunting native cultures when fur traders and explorers opened up routes westward to the Pacific Ocean. North Dakota is now famous among outdoor adventurers for its world-class walleye and perch fishing, plus unbeatable upland game, waterfowl and big game. While hunting and hiking are primary draws, North Dakota lends itself equally well to other outdoor pursuits, including windsurfing and bird-watching. The more time you spend in the vast, wide-open landscapes, the more surprised you’ll be by the pockets of sophistication in Fargo, the state’s largest city.