The
eastern part of North
Dakota is on CST - 6 hrs
behind the UK. The time
zone changes west of the
Missouri River, where
the state is on MST -
7 hrs behind the UK. The
whole state goes on Day
Light Saving Time in the
summer.
Climate
North
Dakota has a continental
climate, with a wide temperature
variation, low humidity
and a lot of sunshine.
Annual mean rainfall is
17.16 inches. Summers
are warm with an average
July temperature of 68¡F.
The average January temperature
is 7¡F
Ntl Parks
Theodore
Roosevelt National Park
is located in western North
Dakota in the beautiful,
rugged Badlands. The park
offers 70,744 acres of pristine,
scenic land along Little
Missouri River where President
Theodore Roosevelt ranched.
The park abounds in natural
beauty and abundant wildlife,
including bison and wild
horses. The Western frontier
town of Medora offers museums,
shopping, a world-famous
musical and pitchford steak
fondue. http://www.nps.gov/thro/index.htm
IF
YOU ONLY SEE ONE THING ...
The
worldÕs greatest tribute
to peace can be found at
the International Peace
Garden on the border shared
by North Dakota and Manitoba,
Canada. See the colourful
gardens, landscapes, woodlands
and botanical areas. The
Peace Chapel is a mustsee
and so is a memorial designed
with remnants of wreckage
from the World Trade Center
towers.
LOOK
OUT FOR ...
Lake
Sakakawea, the largest manmade
lake in the US, has more
shoreline than the California
coast. It is also, known
as the "Walleye Capital
of the World". "The Perch
Express". Devils Lake, the
largest natural lake in
North Dakota, known as the
"Perch fishing Capital of
the World," has its own
AMTAK programme, bringing
fishermen to the lake.
From
the bustling cities and fertile
farmlands of the east to the rolling
hills of central North Dakota
and on to the rugged badlands
of the west, North Dakota is a
land of rich culture and heritage
with fun things to see and do.
Legendary for more than its landmarks,
North Dakota felt the footsteps
of historic figures such as Lewis
and Clark, Sakakawea, Teddy Roosevelt,
Custer and Sitting Bull. Like
these historic figures, you can
immerse yourself in the stateÕs
wide-open spaces. Learn about
the stateÕs history with a trip
to the North Dakota Heritage Center
on the Capital Grounds or Knife
River Indian Village National
Historic Site, where Sakakawea
lived. Enjoy shopping and nightlife
in North DakotaÕs friendly cities.
North Dakota is known for is rich
American Indian heritage and culture.
200 years ago the tribes greeted
Lewis & Clark, and descendants
of those tribes greet visitors
to present-day North Dakota with
the same hospitality. One of the
nationÕs largest powwows is held
in North Dakota each September.
These tribes have museums that
house ancient artifacts that are
linked to ancient heritage. The
tribes interpret their own history
with their own words. Through
their words, you can see the past
and the present meet.
Immerse yourself in the stateÕs
natural beauty and legendary outdoor
adventures, including hiking,
biking and birding. North Dakota
has the most national wildlife
refuges of any state.
