To experience North Dakota’s natural wonders, you don’t need to be an outdoorsy person. Many of the state’s scenic views can easily be seen from a distance, or even from a car window. There are plenty of ways to really get a good view of these majestic features of the Peace Garden State’s landscape that don’t require any hiking at all. Here are 7 of these wonders that you can easily see by simply driving to them and stepping outside for a good look.
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Susy Morris/Flickr There are plenty of hiking trails at North Dakota’s national park, but there are just as many ways to view it without even stepping out of your car. The park, both North and South Units, include routes that will take you on a scenic drive through the unique terrain. There are also plenty of pullouts and overlooks where you can stop your car and see the beauty of it all.
- Devils Lake
NDPRD/Flickr Devils Lake gets a spot on the list as not only being North Dakota’s largest natural lake, but a lake that continues to get bigger every year. This ever-growing place is popular for fishers and people who just want to relax on the lake side. With places like Grahams Island State Park and plenty of resorts along the shoreline, you have tons of options to experience this wonder and enjoy it.
- White Butte
Jimmy Emerson/Flickr North Dakota’s highest point rests on top of this mighty butte in the southwest corner of the state near the town of Amidon. You could hike to the top if you wanted, but you can just as easily see it from quite a distance in the surrounding area. It’s hard to miss!
- Killdeer Mountains
kelley/Flickr The rough and hilly features of this part of North Dakota can be breathtakingly beautiful just to drive near. This state is usually known for being pretty flat, but this feature would prove otherwise - and look good doing so.
- Pembina Gorge
NDPRD/Flickr This wonder, especially in the fall, is an absolutely stunning part of North Dakota. While there are ways to explore the heavily forested valley around the river, there are plenty of opportunities to see it from a great vantage point.
- Missouri River
Kent Landerholm/Flickr The mighty Missouri River crosses central North Dakota and creates the gorgeous kind of views you see here. You can experience the river from ways including taking a stroll across a bridge to hopping on board a riverboat that will take you on an experience of a lifetime.
- Sheyenne National Grassland
Justin Meissen/Flickr Located in eastern North Dakota, this unique grassland features some of the unique characteristics of the prairie and all you have to do to see it is take a drive through.
Scenic drives are one of the best ways to see North Dakota’s landscapes in a relaxing, carefree way. If you want to find the best routes to take in the state, check this out.
Susy Morris/Flickr
There are plenty of hiking trails at North Dakota’s national park, but there are just as many ways to view it without even stepping out of your car. The park, both North and South Units, include routes that will take you on a scenic drive through the unique terrain. There are also plenty of pullouts and overlooks where you can stop your car and see the beauty of it all.
NDPRD/Flickr
Devils Lake gets a spot on the list as not only being North Dakota’s largest natural lake, but a lake that continues to get bigger every year. This ever-growing place is popular for fishers and people who just want to relax on the lake side. With places like Grahams Island State Park and plenty of resorts along the shoreline, you have tons of options to experience this wonder and enjoy it.
Jimmy Emerson/Flickr
North Dakota’s highest point rests on top of this mighty butte in the southwest corner of the state near the town of Amidon. You could hike to the top if you wanted, but you can just as easily see it from quite a distance in the surrounding area. It’s hard to miss!
kelley/Flickr
The rough and hilly features of this part of North Dakota can be breathtakingly beautiful just to drive near. This state is usually known for being pretty flat, but this feature would prove otherwise - and look good doing so.
This wonder, especially in the fall, is an absolutely stunning part of North Dakota. While there are ways to explore the heavily forested valley around the river, there are plenty of opportunities to see it from a great vantage point.
Kent Landerholm/Flickr
The mighty Missouri River crosses central North Dakota and creates the gorgeous kind of views you see here. You can experience the river from ways including taking a stroll across a bridge to hopping on board a riverboat that will take you on an experience of a lifetime.
Justin Meissen/Flickr
Located in eastern North Dakota, this unique grassland features some of the unique characteristics of the prairie and all you have to do to see it is take a drive through.
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