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The man who would become "the Conservation President"
stayed on for a good part offive years.
From horseback or RV the rugged and colorful buttes are
graced with a timeless beauty that will make a long and
lasting impression upon you and your family.
The Visitor Center, located just 15 miles south of
Watford City on Highway 85, is the beginning of a Scenic
Byway drive of 14 miles that takes you through the North
Unit of the Park. The route features turnouts with spectacular views and interpretive signs. The Visitor Center also
has designated parking for disabled citizens near the main
entrance. Restroom facilities are wheelchair accessible as
is the gift shop in the lobby. For the hearing impaired the
audiovisual program is captioned. The amphitheater in the
Juniper Campground has summer programs in the evening
which are accessible by paved trail and pad at the
amphitheater site. An entrance fee, which is good for both
the North and the South units, is charged as you enter the
park.
A large herd of buffalo free-roam the park along with a
herd ofTexas longhorn steers. A herd ofBighorn Sheep are
also residents. The park abounds in other wildlife as well.
Deer, antelope, coyotes, fox, and prairie dogs. For those of
you who prefer to explore the park area on foot or horse-
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Caprock Coulee, Achenbach, and Buckhorn trails which
take you into the backcountry. Located along the banks of
the Little Missouri River, the Juniper Creek Campground is
nestled in shady cottonwoods. Offering secluded primitive
campsites, the campground is perfect for either tent
campers or those in recreational vehicles. A minimal user
fee is charged for camping. Evening campfire presentations, nature walks and long hikes are offered June through
mid-September. Ski tours in winter may be offered if snow
conditions permit. Educational programs for schools and
groups may be scheduled throughout the year. A complete
backcountry guide to Theodore Roosevelt National ParkNorth Unit is available by contacting the TRNP, 208 Scenic
Drive, Watford City, ND 58854 or call 101-842-2333.
Theodore Roosevelt Park Trails
For those ofyou who prefer to explore the park area on
foot or horseback, Little Mo and Caprock Coulee nature
trails are self-guided nature trails and interpret the badlands, coulees and breaks. The first .7 mile of the Little Mo
Nature Trail is paved and has sideboards on the path so as
to accommodate wheelchair i,raffic.It is level for easy travel
and will bring the hiker into contact with various birds and
wildlife seen in the park. Upper Caprock Coulee,
Achenbach, and Buckhorn trails take you into the backcountry and are excellent destinations for horseback riders
and hikers.
Persons wishing to camp overnight in the backcountry
must register and obtain a free backcountry use permit. Call
7 0l -842-2333 for more information.
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over 503.000 acres
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public
County, the
Little Missouri National Grassland offer visitors some of the country's most diverse outdoor experience. Hiking, camping, horseback
riding, photography, hunting, canoeing and
backpacking enthusiasts are discovering the
contrast between the rolling hills of tall prairie
grasses and the stark badlands to be one ofthe nation's last
great places.
Abundant deer, antelope, whitetail and mule deer,
bighorn sheep, coyotes, sharptail grouse, pheasants, wild
turkeys, eagles, falcons, and the busy prairie dogs make
their home in the vast expanses of the National Grassland.
The Little Missouri National Grassland is a treasure of
natural science, revealing its secrets to scientists and others
who come here to study and conduct research. Plants and
animals, rocks and minerals, precious water resources and
even the air have been studied in this unique outdoor laboratory. The resource provides much to the stability of the
local economy with oil and gas production, cattTe grazing,
recreation, and paleontological and archeological digs.
Experience nature at its best where the rugged, unspoiled
beauty of the badlands meet the wide open spaces of the
prairie. It's as easy as driving to it!
Hiking and Nature Trails in the Grassland
Savor the flavor of the new "OLD WEST"
when you spend a quiet day exploring
the wide open spaces, clear
skies and fresh air of
McKenzie County's
lands on foot,
bicycle, or on
/ ake Sakakawea makes up the entire northern border
JJof Wrfenzie County. From approximately 13 miles
south
of the Four Bears Casino Complex in
eastern
McKenzie County to the Confluence of the Missouri and
Yellowstone Rivers to the west, one can experience the
largest manmade lake in North America.
Boating and water sports abound in Lake Sakakawea.
Pleasure and fishing boats, sailboats, wind-surfers and
canoers are comnlonly seen enjoying the vast expanse of
clear walei. In addition, swimming, water skiing, jet skiing,
and scubri diVihg are just some of the favorite activities of
the thousands of people that use the lake in the summer.
Fishing on Lake Sakakawea will net you walleye, northern pike, and Chinook salmon, plus great pan fish such as
sauger, smallmouth bass, catfish, yellow perch and trout. A
quiet walk or bicycle ride on established trails along the
lake shore provides vast, panoramic views with the badlands as a backdrop and is a refreshing change ofpace.
Imagine latching on to a 70 to 100 pound prehistoric
monster and battling it to shore. That is what awaits you
when you try your hand at paddle fishing at the Confluence
of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers in northwestern
McKenzie County. The big paddle fish run begins in early
May and usually peaks by mid-June.
Clark considered the Confluence of :these two gre{i:i:
rivers as one of the most important places in Nortli;i
America. Though the actual Confluence of the rivers i3
located in McKenzie County, historical and,interpretive information are located.,r,d{i 'tiie #rufeu1q
Yellowstone Confluence Interpri:@tffie,g@just across
Lake Sakakawea to the north.
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wiflbe, around for a long time'.,![he"Mandan Indians named*
the trail an4 in ages past, the'hack was used by traveling I
war parties and hunters. Just s{yllg the name, "Maah-Dpah- }
Hey" conjures up images of '6ur forefathbi3o$.ittipg,:.pq"lui
Teddy Roosevelt, and Lewis and.Cl4ili iuho, as th6i travejgdt
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this land found it very much the sAilre as it is today. i '.,
The north end of the Maah'Daah-Hey Trail is located ".
approximately 16 miles south of''$atf91d City, otrljghwaV.
85, near the CCC Campgrormjf {}ie'trail trayels,thfpugh
state and private land wintfung aiiiproximately'100 miles
through the Little Missouri NatioAal Grassland. The Trail
links the North and South Units oilTheodore Roosevelt
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National Park.
Exploring this scenic trail whlTjlrer on hoiseback, bicycle,
or foot; for one day;,Jwo days,oi'$ve days is an adventure
in fortitude. Water folhuman copBuhoptiogftillnot be available. The adventurerrwill need:fo cori.rvliii ow.n. Wooden
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he Confluence of the Little Missouri and the
Vrtto*rtone Rirrers, which played an important
role'in the Lewis and Clark expedition, is located on our
northwestern boqder. The new Missouri-Yellowstone
Confluence Interpretive Center is a must see for visitors to
the area.
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Lewid & Clarli noted in their journals that it was here
(near Tobacog Qarden Campground) that they saw the
remains ofl-Riiifierous Indian camps. It was also near
Tobacco Garden fhat the Corps of Discovery ran into their
first grizzTy bear. lThe visitor can experience a wide range of
activities that th6 Corps and the American Indian would
have experiencediin 1804 and 1806.
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Trading Post Visitor Center
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Pioneer
Museum, Watford City The Long X Trading Post Visitor
Center is the central location for information on the area's
cultural, geological, historical, and geographic attractions.
The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County, the Visitor
Information Center (McKenzie County Tourism), and the
Watford City Community Benefit Association (Long X
Package Store) are all located in this impressive building.
A major atlraction in the Long X is the largest petrified
tree stump ever found in North Dakota. The 60 millionyear-old petrified tree stump, which weighs approximately
17.000 pounds and is six feet in diameter and seven{o-eight
feet tall, was discovered during an archeological excavation
in the badlands south of Watford City in 2001. The Pioneer
Museum. packs a whole lot of hislory into a small area.
From the rope from the last Iynching in North Dakota to a
replica of a pioneer home, the Pioneer Museum accurately
depicts a large part of Watford City's and McKenzie
County's history.
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ThreeAffiliated Tribes Museum.Located on the eastern
edge of MeKen2ie County in the Foiir B'ears Casino complex is the Jhree Affiliated Tribes Museurn. This diverse
Museum offers a cultural as well as historic overview of the
Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara tribes. Located on the Fort
Berthold Indian Reservation about 4 miles west of New
Town on ND Highway 23.
McKenzie
County
Heritage Park
Take a 'Walk
back in Time'
to a place where
the history of the North Dakota prairie comes alive. The
MgKenzie County Heritage Park features many original
blildings from the early 1900s including the Schafer Law
Offiqq,. a blacksmith shop, Nelson School house built in
1916, a kappers cabin, built in the late 1800s, that includes
gunports on the west wall due to conflicts with area lndians,
Timber Creek Church, the Eide homestead shack, and
many other displays that preserve the pioneer heritage of
western North Dakota. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day.
Veteran's Memorial Display A 'must-see' for visitors to
Watford City is the Veteran's Memorial Display. The beautiful memorial is located in the foyer ofVeteran's Memorial
Building in downtown Watford City.
Lewis & Clark Trail Museum Housed in an old school
this museum offers a unique way to view.our past. Each
room in the former school features a different aspect of
local history. The museum also showcases the adventures
of
Lewis and Clark. The old Scout Cabin houses a gift shop.
The museum !s open seven days a week, Memorial DayLabor Day, L,ocated on Hwy. 85 N., Alexander, ND 701-828-3r57
OId Sod Post Office, Grassy Butte Takes us back to the
days when construction materials were scarce on the plains.
Built in 1912 of logs and sod, the structure, which is listed
in the National Register as a historic site, housed the Grassy
Butte Post Office from 1914 to 1964.It now serves as a free
admission museum housing antiques and relics from the
I 800s and early I 900s.
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Fort Union Trading
Post National Historic
Site and Fort Buford
Located 15 miles north
,s
of Fairview on Highways
58 and 1804.
The
National Park Service
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&
use
has reconstructed portions of Fort Union Trading Post to
depict the authentic setting for the site of John Jacob Astor's
American Fur Company built in 1829. A lavish Bourgeois
House dominates the setting and contains museum exhibits
and administrative facilities. Other colorful wayside
exhibits dot the fort grounds.
Earlier and later Yellowstone-Missouri Confluence history is preserved nearby at the Fort Buford State Historic Site,
where surviving military buildings and museum displays
conjure images of the terrible struggle between the U.S.
Anny and the Indian tribes. A half mile flirther, across fiom
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where the two great rivers meet, sits the MissouriYellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center whlch features
the era of Lewis & Clark and the natural beauty of the confluence.
Fairview Lift Bridge & Cartwright Tunnel Located just
4 miles east of Fairview and I mile west of Cartwright,
North Dakota, the bridge and tunnel are ope11 to the public
for touring. The bridge was completed in 1914. The last
train crossed the bridge in 1986 and the line was officially
abandoned in 1992. In 1997 the bridge was listed on the
National Register of Historic places. For more information
log on to www.midrivers.com/-fairview/
Cross the Yellowstone River on foot...walk the Fairview
Lift Bridge.
For more detuiled iffirmation call
1-500-70 1-2 804 ot' visit h)u)w.4eyes.net
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1. Watford City: Long X Trading Post
Visitor lnformation Center & Pioneer
Museum of McKenzie CountY
Wild West Water Park
Children's Play Park
McKenzie County Heritage Park
2. Alexander & the Lewis & Clark Trail Museum
3. Fairview Liftbridge & Cartwright Tunnel
4. Sather Dam
5. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit
6. Long X Bridge & Walter Chaloner Memorial
7. Maah Daah Hey Trailhead & CCC
Campground
B. Grassy Butte: The Old Sod Post Office
National Historic Site
9. Little Missouri State Park
1 0, Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence
lnterpretive Center
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic
Site & Fort Buford
11. Lewis & Clark Site-Tobacco Garden
Campground
12. Three Affiliated Tribes Museum & 4 Bears
Casino & Lodge
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Find Your Activity (use the symbols below to
find the attraction with your favorite activity)
A=ATV
GS = Canoe
Shuttle
TR=Trail
Rides
DAKOTA ADVENTURES OUTFITTERS & GUIDE SERVICE -
M=Marina
G= Camping/Cabins
R = Restaurant
GR = Guest Ranch
western North Dakota. Abundant wildlife. Horse boarding.
Completely furnished cabin sleeps 8 comfortably.
HC,WF
HC = Hunting Camp
H = Hiking
PR = phsls Retreat
Jerry DeFoe
2251 1251h Avenue NW, Watford City, ND 58854
Telephone: 7 01 -842-341 5
E-mail: [email protected]
W = Wildlife
F= Fishing
Welcome to the heart of the Badlands, where adventures are
even better! Jerry provides guided whitetail and mule dee6 elk,
big horn, pheasants, upland game, varmints, prairie dogs, ice
paddle f ishins.
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BADLANDS TRAIL RIDES & EASTVIEW CAMPGROUND C, TR, H, PR, W
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.: ..I.ONE:'uTTE RANGH - Hc, GR, W PR'
10456 10th St. NW
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Killdeet ND 58640
Phone 701 -764-8000
Website: www.badlandstrailrides.com
I Lynn & Holly Dewhirst
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12251 Lone Butte Road'
Grassy Butte, ND 58634
Telephone Toll Free: 1 -800-546-4851
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.lonebutteranch.com
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Experience the beautiful Little Missouri Badlands by horse;: - ; , ,.' .
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back or hiking. Make your western experience complete with
You'llifi14{ $<tlitude or adventure and more here. Hand-crafta stay at the Eastview Campground; camp under the stars or
ed log:cabihbjlgffer spectacular views of Lone Butte and the
rent a cabin. The area is secluded, wooded and offers a view
bad landS,i Horse boarding, hot tubs, ranch experience, and
hard to beat.
hunting avdilabler
BIG M|SSOUR! CABTNS - HC, GR, W PR, H
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PO Box 11''l 1
Watford City, ND 58854
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01 -842-301 2
Website: www.bigmissouricabins.com
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Open April 1 - November 1
Located in northwestern McKenzie County near Lake
Sakakawea. Cabins accommodate 6-8 plus a loft. Full
amenities. RV hook-up. Hunting, fishing, ranch experience.
THE BUNKHOUSE - HG, GR,
Ron & Barb Boltz
12942 Beicegel Creek Road
Grassy Butte, ND 58634
W PR, H
Telephone: 7 01 -863-67 21
Website: www.4eyes.neVbunkhouse
E-mail: [email protected]
Scenic retreat cabin located near the Maah-Daah-Hey Trail in
Stay in the old'Arnegard school which has been restored
into a bed and bieakfast. Large rooms, old school antiques,
and private baths with Jacuzzi tubs highlight the accommodations. 1:full si2e and 1 smaller gymnasir.lm are available
for rent;. also.:forye boarding is available and there is ample
parkin$lbomfor RVs, horse trailers, etc.
E'ARADISE RIPGE GETAWAY. PR, W HC, GR, H
Beth & Bennie Lange
13311 7th St. NW Grassy Butte, ND 58634
Telephone: 1 -800-863-1 495 or 701 -863-67 25
Website: www. parad iseridgeresort.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Lone Butte Ranch
Spend a night or g Week perched atop a butte overlooking
the beautiful Maah-Daah-Hey Trail. This newly remodeledcabin has a shower, barbecue grill, and sleeps 6 comfortably. Horse boarding available.
ROCK CREEK LODGING & SHUTTLE - HC, GR,
Ron & Cindy Hadman
128726th St. NW
Grassy Butte, ND 58634
Telephone: 701 -863-6768 or 1 -800-863-1 495
Website: www.rockcreekoutdoors.com
W PR, H
E-Mail: rchaft [email protected]
Comfortable lodging next to Maah Daah Hey Trail and
Theodore Roosevelt Park. Mountain biking, horse boarding,
birdwatching and hiking trails.
ROLLING HILLS CABINS - HC, W PR, H
Lowell and Cynthia Thompson
4433 105th Avenue NW
Charlson, ND 58763
Telephone: 7 01 -67 5.2401
Website: www.rollinghillscabins.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Bounties of beautiful sunsets await you at Rolling Hills
Cabins. Enjoy the peace and serenity of your awesome
surroundings as you partake in hunting, horseback riding,
fishing, hiking or just plain ol' relaxing.
RUBY RANCH AND ROUGHRIDER OUTFITTERS C, GR, HC, H, PR, W
281 Rough Rider Road
Grassy Butte, ND 58634
Telephone: 7 01 -863-7 1 22
Website: www.rubyranchllp.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Ruby Ranch offers fine vacationing, ranch experience, duel
sport motorcycle and hunting opportunities in the Badlands.
Come and stay a while and enjoy the scenery! We offer Bed &
Breakfast, RV hook-up, RV Rental and primitive tent camping.
SKUNK BAY - C, F
HC 02 Box 23A
Mandaree, ND 58757
Telephone:
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01 -7
59-3288
Hike along the shores of beautiful Lake Sakakawea. Lodging,
fishing, horse boarding, camping, and hunting available.
THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES TOURISM
336 Main Street
New Town, ND 58763
Telephone: 1 -800-326-31 26; 701 -627 -2243
Website: www.mhatouri$m.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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Tobacco Gardens Resort & Marina is located in the heart of
beautiful Lake Sakakawea and the Missouri River System.
Tobacco Gardens is the ultimate place for camping, fishing,
hunting, hiking, or just sitting by the bay enjoying the scenery.
70 Electrical, 50 Primitive sites, Full Restaurant &
Convenience Store, Beer and Wine onloff sale, Bait, Tackle,
Marine Acc., Fish Cleaning Facility, Newly Constructed
Bathrooms & Showers, 3 Cement boat ramps, Paved Access
Road, Large Campgrounds with plenty of room for family fun!
Lewis and Clark Building (40'x 60') for rent.
THE X RANCH - HC, GR, W PR, H
Gene or Nancy Transtrom
2121 130th Ave NW
Arnegard, ND 58835
Telephone: 701 -586-3789 or 701 -570-4710
Website: www.xranch.net
E-mail: [email protected]
A scenic retreat cabin, 11 miles southeast of Watford City, is
located near the original site of the Long X Ranch in
McKenzie County, North Dakota. Come experience the
rugged beauty discovered by the Reynolds Brothers when
they trailed several thousand head of cattle to this area from
Texas in 1884; wildlife, horseback riding, hiking, biking, or bird
watching; rustic log cabin-no indoor water.
HOTELS & MOTELS - (All motels conveniently located
directly on the Lewis & Clark Highway Trail)
Four Eyes Motel, Corner of Highway 85, Watford City
Telephone:
7
01 -444-41 26
The Tribal Tourism personnel will share with you and guide
you through earth lodges along Lake Sakakawea, powwows,
culture, traditions and history of the Mandan, Hidatsa and
Arikara Nation. Tour and guide services available.
McKenzie lnn, Hwy. 85 W., Watford City
Telephone: 701-444-3980 or 1 -800-444-3989
fuM vafscl, sauna, jacuzzi, DSL connected
TOBACCO GARDEN RESORT AND MARINA -
Roosevelt Inn & Suites, Hwy. 85 W., Watford City
Telephone: 701 -842-3686 or 1 -800-887-9170
C,R,M,H,W,F
4781 Highway 1806 West
Watford City, ND 58854-9665
Telephone: 7 01 -842-41 99
Fax: 701 -842-4240
Website: www.tobaccogardens.com
E-mail: [email protected]
lndoor pool, saLtna, jacuzzi and family suites
Ragged Butte lnn, Alexander,
701 -828-3164
4 Bears Lodge, New Town, 1-800-294-5454
For more information, turn to the Camping and Additional lnformation section.
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HOMEFEST
The fun just never seems to end when you have taken in the
excitement of Watford City's 'Homefest.' This three-day
event, held the last weekend of June, was created as a focal
point for school and family reunions. You don't have to be
from Watford City to have the time of your life enjoying our
western hospitality. The event features golf tournaments,
street dances, and other good, clean fun that is available to the
entire family.
MCKENZIE COUNTY FAIR
While the rodeo performances are the featured grandstand
attractions at the McKenzie County Fair other highlights at the
fair include a demolition derby, a beef barbecue. two evening
dances, a petting zoo, as well as a number of 4-H livestock and
horsemanship shows.
ARNEGARD 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Come to Arnegard and help celebrate America's birthday
during one of the best 4th of July celebrations in western
North Dakota.
The daylong festivities kick-off with a patriotic parade at 11
a.m., followed by a noon beef barbecue with all the trimmings, before culminating with the area's best fireworks dispTay at dusk. Other activities planned include a jam session,
rollerskating, pig wrestling, a fireman's water fight, and a
free dance.
BEST IN THE WEST RIBFEST
Get fired up for the annual RibFest held on Main Street of
Watford City, North Dakotal The annual event is fast becoming one of Watford City's most anticipated events of the summer. Tantalize your taste buds, enjoy the sweet and spicy barbeque scents wafting in the air and join the many ribfesters as
they experience the samplings offered by the cooking teams.
Not only is there awesome barbeque but other favorites like
funnel cakes, deep fried Oreos, fresh lemonade and much
more including tons of fun games for the kids, live music and
a street fair rounding it out to a great family evening! Whether
you choose to enter the RibFest contest (application online
www.4eyes.net), or merely choose to experience the
variety of flavors, you are guaranteed a fun filled
&,l.ois out time on Main Street of Watford. After
have stuffled your tummy, it is kick back
ime with an evening street dance. Your
ime spent at the Best in the West
RibFest will prove to be a riproarn' time in Watford City!
OLD SETTLERS DAY IN ALEXANDER
The first weekend
in September begins a celebration
that began over 50 years ago as a corrununity picnic at the
end of the harvest season and has grown to one of
McKenzie County's largest events. The beef barbecue
is still an integral part of OId Settlers Day, the event
now covers four days and features such activities as a
parade, a program in the park, an art and craft show,
ranch rodeo, dances and a community church service
and potluck dinner.
NDRA RODEO FINALS
A "must see" for rodeo fans is the NDRA Rodeo
Finals held each year in Watford City in midSeptember. Plan early to attend this two day event. The
top ten contestants in North Dakota compete to earn
the honor of NDRA State Champion in nine rodeo
events.
The indoor rodeo is held in conjunction with the
Watford City High School Rodeo, Championship Team
Roping, and dancing which all combines to provide a
festive western experience.
POWWOWS
Powwows were originally held in the spring to
celebrate the new beginning of life. It was a time for
native people to get together and sing and dance, renew
old acquaintances and make new ones. The powwow
also had religious significance. In the Sioux tradition,
the celebration was a prayer to Wakan-Tanka, the Great
Spirit or Grandfather.
Today, powwows are
still
an
part of
American Indian culture.
For the spectator, the powwow ls a visual extravaganza beyond compare. For more information, call
101-621 -2243.
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WATFORD CITY
Watford City is the County Seat of McKenzie County and
is your destination for vacation fun. Hometown pride and
visionary spirit drive the residents ofthis progressive ranching community. Surrounded by Lake Sakakawea, the Little
Missouri National Grasslands, Theodore Roosevelt
National Park, North Unit, the Fort Berthold Indian
Reservation, and the Yellowstone River, Watford City is
your connection to area attractions such as the Maah-DaahHey Trail and the Lewis & Clark Trail, as well as those listed above and on other pages of
this publication.
Watford City hosts the
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newly constructed Wild
Watford City is also host to
golf course which features a
a
new clubhouse and
lounge. hospital. clinic
health club and many
new businesses and
shopping opportunities
for the visitor. An out-
door perf,orming arts
stage, nature park,
cement walk-bike
path
surrounding
the city and many
West Water Park where
other treasures await discovery by the visitor.
you can take a plunge
down the water slides
ALEXANDER
or
soak your weary
bones in a family-
sized hot tub.
The
Water Park
offers
great, clean family fun
all summer long. It features two tower water slides, a childrens' play area, 10' x 12' hot tub, and concessions. For
more information call 101-444-7665 or 701-570-3611.The
children will also enjoy the newly constructed Children's
Play Park. Located directly across from the Long X Visitor
Center in Watford City, this play park provides hours of
entertainment for area children and travel weary tourists.
Built by community volunteers with input from local school
children, the children's park features unique slides, towers,
swings, sand pits and various hideaways and towers.
Stop by the town named for one of the early explorers to
this area, Alexander McKenzie. Alexander is home to one
of the largest and most interesting museums in North
Dakota-the Lewis and Clark Trail Museum. Alexander is
also known for its beautiful city park which features a public fountain with some of the purest and tastiest spring
water to be found anywhere. A highlight of the year is the
Old Settlers Day held Labor Day weekend every fall.
GRASSY BUTTE
Located 33 miles south of Watford City on highway 85
near the Maah Daah Hey Trail is Grassy Butte. Stop by
Grassy Butte to take a look at the Sod Post Office Historic
Site which also houses a museum. Camping and RV facilities are also available at the beautiful city park located right
near Highway 85.
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Veteran's Memorial Building & Civic Center:
701-444-2533
Healthy Hearts Wellness Center: 701-842-6307
Lewis & Clark Picnic Lodge at Tobacco Garden
Campground:
701-842-4199
GOLF GOURSES AVAILABLE:
Watford City Golf Course - clubhouse & lounge
Telephone: 7 01 -842-207 4
Arnegard & Alexander courses are not t holes but offer
opportunity to relax & enjoy a quick round of golf.
CAMPING
WATFORD
CITY
OTHER CAMPING
ARNEGARD Gampground: No reservations taken
GRASSY BUTTE Community Park 701-863-6906
NEW TOWN Four Bears Marina: 1-800-294-5454
Tourist Park=7O1-570-3677. No reservations taken
Cherry Greek Gampground:701 -842-2626,701-570-2551
White Buffalo RV Park & Gampground:701-842-4839
Prairieland RV Park: 701 -842-3986
Sather Dam, CGC, Summit, & Maah-Daah-Hey Campsites, McKenzie Ranger District: 70'l-842-2393
Juniper Campground, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit: 701 -842-2333
ADDITIONAL HORSE BOARDING
Watf ord City Livestock Association
M
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TRANSPORTATION
Local Amtrak: 1 -800-87 2-7245
Williston Airport: 7 01 -77 4-8594
Watford City Municipal Airport: 701-444-2607
Dickinson Airport: 7 01 -225-4221
Rimrock Stages: (bus- w/stops in Dickinson, Belfield,
Medora) 800.255-7655
NW Dakota Public Traniit: (local transit service)
7 01 -842-37 60, 888-681 -2976
-842-4277
BAIT SHOPS
McKenzie Bay, Mandaree: 701 -759-3366
One Stop, Watford City: 7 01 -842-31 22
Tobacco Garden Resort & Marina: 701-842-4199
VEHIGLE RENTAL
OK lmplement, Watford Cily:.
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':.iINFORMATION
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EMERGENCY LISTINGS: CALL 91 1 or
Watford City Police: 701-444-2400 ...i:'ir..i , ,
County Sheriff's Department.: 701 -444-3654
County Ambulance & Hospital: 701-444-3000
N D Emergency: 1 -800-47 1 -21 21
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'l.t9O1'S. Mainlstreet, Watford City, ND 58854
Telephone: 7 01 -842-2393
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.Theodore Rgosevelt National Park, North Unit
208 Scenic Drive Road, Watford City, ND 58854
Telephone: 7 01 -842-2333
McKenzie Gounty Tourism Bureau
PO Box 699, Watford City, ND 58854
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Telephone: 701-444-5804 or 1-800-701-2804. www.4eyes.net
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