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International Peace Garden
Tranquil place recognizing international friendship.
Category: Dunseith Scenic in North Dakota
Description of this North Dakota Attraction: Since 1932, nestled in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota and Manitoba, the International Peace Garden is one of the continent’s most symbolic and scenic attractions. Thousand of tourist flocks to this unique tribute to peace and friendship between the people of the United States of America and the people of Canada.
The garden encompasses 2,300 acres of natures beauty; two pristine freshwater lakes, scenic hiking and driving trails, wildflowers, waterfalls, and a large variety of North American birds and animals. Modern and rustic camping facilities are available, as well as, facilities for hosting weddings, conventions, and reunions. Last, but not least, is the phenomenal Formal Garden. Words cannot express the beauty, pride and peace many experience as they gaze over this impressive garden of more than 155,000 flowers in displays tucked in the terraces and walkways of the garden. The therapeutic sounds of flowing waters can be heard throughout the garden in various capacities. At the far end of the garden, a 120-foot Peace Tower immerse symbolizing people from the four corners of the earth coming together to form two similar, but distinct nations, with a common base of democracy and beliefs. The American and Canadian floral flag displays are the only two floral displays throughout the garden, which remain the same every year. The working 13-foot floral clock displays 2,000 to 2,500 flowers each year depending on the design.
Repeated with many gardens of shrubs, annuals and perennials in the Sunken Garden Area is the octagonal design of the reflecting pool. The Sunken Garden Area was recently enhanced with the newly added gardens.
Peace rings in the International Peace Garden every inch of its being. Every fifteen minutes and on the hour, the lovely tones of the chimes can be heard from the Carillon Bell Tower. Peace Poles, presented by the Japanese Government, in which, “May Peace Prevail” is written in twenty-eight different languages. The Peace Chapel is the only building straddling the US and Canadian Border. The chapel features dozens of quotes from “People of Peace” etched into beautiful fossil embellished limestone walls. In the truly inspirational Garden’s Chapel lies open a book of remembrance, displaying the names of the victims of 9/11. The 9/11 Memorial Site, of twisted girders rescued from the World Trade Center devastation, are at rest, a symbol of peace and democracy.
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Northern Lights Tower and Interpretive Center
Aurora Borealis in art form.
Category: Rugby Scenic in North Dakota
Description of this North Dakota Attraction: This 88 1/2-foot-tall illuminated steel structure, coated with multi-colored shades of metallic paint, is dedicated to one of Northern Plains' most stunning natural phenomena, the spectacular beauty of the Aurora Borealis.
The city of Rugby, North Dakota, has long been recognized as the Geographical Center of North America. In early 1996, plans to develop a tourism site, which would further reflect and enhance Rugby's unique heritage. The vision called for an interpretive center that would be unique, informative, and congruent with existing tourism resources.
The Interpretive Center, adjacent to the tower, offers brilliant photos by Northern Lights expert Jay Brausch and an opportunity to view actual footage of the Northern Lights at the interactive kiosk. The kiosk also offers detailed information about how and why the Northern Lights appear in the sky.
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Lake Metigoshe State Park
State park located near Bottineau.
Category: Bottineau Scenic in North Dakota
Description of this North Dakota Attraction: Nestled in the scenic Turtle Mountains, Lake Metigoshe is one of the cleanest natural freshwater lakes in North Dakota and is noted for its northern pike, walleye and perch. Winter provides opportunities for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, skating, skating, sledding and ice fishing.
The snowmobile trails within the park connect with over 300 miles of groomed trails throughout the Turtle Mountains. The rolling hills, aspen forests and small lakes attract nature and photography lovers to the area to capture these sights on film. The Old Oak Trail, a National Recreation Trail, is found within the park boundaries.
Modern cabins, group dorms, kitchen and meeting facilities are also available. 1,551 acres, modern and primitive camping, comfort station, campsite reservations, sewage dump station, picnic shelters, boat ramp, swim beach with bathhouse, fishing, accessible fishing dock, canoe rentals, mountain biking, hiking, snowmobiling and groomed cross-country ski trails, cross-country ski equipment rentals, sledding hill, playground, amphitheater, environmental learning center, 3-family cabins, group dorm, kitchen and meeting facilities (capacity 120 people).
Lake Metigoshe offers the high tech treasure hunting called Geocaching. For more information on geocaching in North Dakota, visit www.geocaching.com, the official Web site where you can learn about the latest caches in your area, how to hide a cache, and how to start experiencing this fun and exciting scavenger hunt sport.
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