I rented MTB from Val's during a week long stay in Minot. I spoke to Rory (owner? manager?) about a…read moreweek ahead of my visit and he assured me a suitable bike would be available. Upon my arrival I was pleased to see a moderately used Trek set up for my rental. The bike mechanic quickly installed my pedals and off I went. I put some significant miles on the bike, riding 1 1/2 - 2 hours each day. The bike performed flawlessly. The rental fee was very reasonable. While I didn't purchase anything else, the shop has an extensive selection of Specialized & Schwinn bike. Check 'em out.

Staff are very friendly, easy going and very knowledgeable! All around fantastic people to deal…read morewith. The Tech that worked on my bike (Alicia ?) I believe was top tier!!! The bike was unfortunately in need of a load of TLC and some more, she handled it in record time without even asking. Full tune and some extras in no time flat! Awesome job! A well loved old bike looking like new again for far less than they estimated. Great people fantastic work, shouldn't go anywhere else!

A small but varied walking trail, just off the road. On…read moreentering, you can veer left or right. Though, with such a short trail, you'll like complete both. One full pass on all spurs will put you around the 1mi mark. We knock out 2 full passes & 1 extra loop, just to hit our minimum of 2.5mi. As soon as you start your trek, you find yourself enveloped in the songs of the many birds filling the trees around you. This continues throughout. Unfortunately, over half the time, you'll also hear traffic passing by. You'll have the option to cross the creek twice on a bridge/dock, with a 25% grade. Here you might see turtles and/or ducks. The paths are very well groomed, with mostly level gravel covered paths. The grass along-side is mowed down about 18", lowering the chances of ticks hitching a ride from brushing against overhanging foliage. The trail is open for snowshoeing in winter as well & is maintained by the Minot Parks. Parking os limited tho the area is rarely heavily used.

This is easily among my favorite places to camp in NoDak during summer & has one of the few groomed…read morewinter trails. We were able to do a March hike on well-packed snow.The yurt, which is available during winter, books up fast. There's a very detailed and still accurate review below, so, I won't repeat all of that, I'll just say it all still holds true, and the mosquitoes have only multiplied since then! The hiking trails are quite nice & I love the layout being along the water's edge. The water is surprisingly clear, but keep an eye out for erosion, those ledges are no joke.

Cross ranch campground may be my new favorite campground in the local area around Bismarck. It's…read morenot teaming with all the updates like most campgrounds around these days. No annoying street lights. No paved roads, it's just you and nature. Set right against the Missouri river it's beautiful and at night it's almost like you can see every star in the sky. There is no light pollution here at all! There is a little registration store here for purchasing things. You can rent paddle boats and kayaks. There are sites here for rvs, primitive sites for tents, and cabins to rent. This would be a perfect place for a family reunion. This place would be perfect if it just had a more centrally located shower facility.

A lovely ride and a great view from the tower. Be aware tho, she moves if it's breezy- yowza!!read more

It was my first experience in North Dakota! If you like…read moreprairies, this is a gem that you must put it on your list! We went to a tower that is build for visitors to enjoy the scenery from a higher level. Unfortunately the last 30% to get to the top was locked but we could still enjoy the beauty of the area. The trail is perfect for hiking and all you can hear is the wind and crickets. It's far from civilization and that what makes it even more attractive and peaceful! When we wanted to use the washrooms (maybe I should say restrooms! Haha) I noticed it was nice, well maintained and clean which shows the level of care this place gets. You can easily spend hours for hiking just make sure you have water and some protein bars just in case you have a long way back to your vehicle! I highly recommend this place and I'm sure I'll go back there next time I'm in the area! :)

5 star views with a 2 star trail marker/maintenence system & the cleanest vault bathrooms I've…read moreseen. This little gem of a park was listed on our ND 12 months/12 hikes list & we decided it was the perfect time to give it a try. It's located just outside of Roosevelt National Park & the terrain is very similar. We hiked out through badlands and grasslands vegetation. At times, the overgrowth was chest deep & there are several thorny plants covering the trails, as well as cacti. My legs were pretty well shredded. Be sure to load a map prior to heading out, as there is very limited cell service & we hit quite a few spots where the trail split with no signs / areas where there was no visible trail split, but you needed to walk a few feet over from the trail you were on to get on the trail you need to be on - very frustrating to have to double back to find it, when not actively tracking progress. Mosquitoes are almost as thick as the grasshoppers and there's a lot of open area- bring bug repellent if they find you tasty & sun protection, along with plenty of water. Watch for washouts/ trail closure signs. You'll likely see deer & cows, possibly snakes. The views are magnificent at times, especially at the start/finish. Fabulous sunset on the way out too! Before we left, we filled our bottles with nice, cold water from the fill station.

We booked our campsite last minute, and it ended up being the nicest campsite we stayed at while on…read moreour trip! After a long drive from Yellowstone, this was a great place to stop and rest up. Facilities were super clean, sites were spacious and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Showers were especially clean (possibly cleaner than my home shower ) and are free to registered campers! Be sure to catch Ranger Shawn while you're around. He had some great insight on good trails and went above and beyond to make sure we had a comfortable stay and a good time while at the park.

Great park. Campsites were very nice and the cleanest bathhouse I have ever been in. Staff was…read moreamazing as well.

I worked at the front entrance for a couple summers after I graduated high school in 1992. For…read moreanyone wanting a great experience at Lake Metigoshe go for the day, or stay the weekend. Remember it is North Dakota, stick around because the weather could change in 5 minutes!!

This park allows every season to shine & winter may very well be the best time to stop be…read more Once the lake freezes over, there's something magical about walking on the water. The landscape is spectacular & we frequently see wildlife. The campground is also pretty good.It's a clean, well-kept park.

Nice upcoming state park. They have planted many trees which are starting to fill out. The camp…read moresites are a bit close together so may lack some privacy on busy weekend. Shower facilities are newer with hot water and water pressure! Oh yeah..... Boat landing and beach area is very nice. Wr are many deer, birds, gophers running around the property. Park is well taken care of. We will be back and fish the big lake some more