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The Missouri River is by far the most prominent waterway in North Dakota, featuring several historic places which have been home to a succession of creeds and cultures. History enthusiasts can see how the Northern Plains Indians lived at the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site near Stanton or at the On-A-Slant Indian Village at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park.

The broad and swift river is very popular with canoeists – there are several sections of the river that offer a gentle paddle through beautiful scenery with picnicking opportunities on exposed sandbars. Seasoned paddlers can easily find more challenging routes where swift currents and strong winds add an extra dimension to the adventure.

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See the historic sites in Bismarck Visit unique museums in Fargo Go hiking in Grand Forks Step back in time in Medora Go on a scenic drive in Valley City Go kayaking in Walhalla Enjoy wildlife watching in Jamestown Learn about nature in Garrison Enjoy the scenery in Lisbon Take a tour of Theodore Roosevelt National Park Drive along The Enchanted Highway Admire the Missouri River Bike on the Maah Daah Hey Trail Have a picnic in Little Missouri State Park Go backpacking in the Little Missouri National Grassland Enjoy fishing in Grahams Island State Park Relax in McDowell Dam Recreation Area, Bismarck Have a damily picnic Turtle River State Park Go ice fishing in Devil’s Lake, North Dakota Hike on the Caprock-Coulee Trail Enjoy lake views in White Horse Hill National Game Preserve Go birwatching in Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge See the World’s Largest Buffalo

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