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As America turns 250, North Dakota and Minnesota celebrate the country's outdoor heritage

North Dakota and Minnesota state parks are celebrating America 250 this summer, encouraging visitors to reconnect with historic and natural landscapes that define the nation.
All 14 North Dakota state parks offer diverse outdoor experiences, which North Dakota Parks and Recreation Director Cory Schulz noted focuses on honoring the past while investing in the future.
Icelandic State Park near Cavalier will host festivities August 7-9, while Turtle River State Park offers summer programming including "Halloween in July" and "Wacky for Water Games."
State parks partner with local communities for July 4th events to maintain serene campground experiences, while Explore Minnesota executive director Lauren Bennett McGinty encourages independent outdoor exploration.
Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota covers 218,000 acres and provides opportunities to view the Northern Lights and Milky Way, offering visitors deeper engagement with the nation's natural heritage.

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As America turns 250, North Dakota and Minnesota celebrate the country's outdoor heritage

For Maxine Herr, there’s no better way to celebrate America’s independence than by heading outside to enjoy the country’s outdoor heritage. And there’s no better place to do that, she says, than in North Dakota. That’s because she says the state’s rugged Badlands, rivers and prairies reflect the story of America’s history. The land shaped the experiences of explorers and homesteaders and later inspired conservation efforts to establish and prote…

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