Badlands

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Western

The western region of North Dakota embodies the histories of homesteaders, Native American tribes and early military campaigns. Several excellent museums and historic forts can be found here, as well as the historic western cowboy town of Medora and the Theodore Roosevelt National Park encompassing the beautiful Badlands. The Missouri River flows through this region. Outdoor activities abound, such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, boating, fishing and wildlife viewing. [Click thumbnail for full sized regional image]

Lakes and Gardens

The Lakes and Gardens Region of North Dakota is home to Sioux and Chippewa Indians. It lies directly north of the Coteaus and Prairies Region, and abounds with marvelous lakes, thick forests, and the scenic Turtle Mountains. Boating and fishing are popular here, and the region is an important breeding ground for ducks and geese. [Click thumbnail for full sized regional image]

Turtle Mountains

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Coteaus and Prairies

The Coteaus and Prairies Region of North Dakota rises gradually just to the west of the Valley Region and stretches to the Missouri River. This productive farm country comprises mainly gently rolling hills, plains and marshes. Retreating glaciers left thousands of potholes in the large areas of wetlands, making this area home to more pelicans and nesting ducks than anywhere else in America. [Click thumbnail for full sized regional image]

Red River Valley

The Valley Region of North Dakota was created when prehistoric glaciers crushed and leveled the land, then melted into a 100,000 square mile glacial lake (Lake Agassiz). When the lake disappeared, draining into Hudson Bay, what remained was a valley with soil rich in organic matter and minerals. This is the Red River Valley, where towering trees shelter wheat-laden farmlands. [Click thumbnail for full sized regional image]