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2019 FREE GUIDE to North Dakota’s Lake Sakakawea Region • Hunting and Fishing Guide • Golf Courses • State Parks • Accommodations • Attractions & Events • Recreation Areas www.sakakaweacountry.com Hazen Chamber of Commerce/CVB 701.748.6848 or 888-GOHAZEN OPEN 7 DAYS J&M HARDWARE IS YOUR A WEEK! J&M is a full service hardware store featuring kitchen supplies, including large and small Close to Lake Sakakawea and the Missouri River appliances and auto care. Hunting Grills and Smokers & Fishing • Hunting apparel and We have all your outdoor gear grilling and • Shotguns, rifl es, smoking supplies handguns, ammo with a • Smoking Chips full selection of shooting • Spices & Grilling Accessories supplies and accessories • Archery equipment • Fishing tackle and equipment for all seasons Camping/ RV supplies Full line of Yeti products J&M Hardware 128 W. Main • Beulah • Phone 873-4318 Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sun. 12-5 p.m. North Dakota’s largest selection, over 50 homes on display. 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This is where their real adventure began, and where the explorers met Sakakawea, who accompanied them on their journey west and became an invaluable part of the expedi- tion. Just as the Corps of Discovery did two centuries ago, you, too, can experience the legendary history and adventure of Sakakawea Country. Here you’ll fi nd Lake Sakakawea, where families enjoy premiere www.sakakaweacountry.com fi shing, hunting, camping and much more. Lake Sakakawea is ideal for a weekend getaway or an extended vacation, with its 1,600 ON THE COVER miles of shoreline providing exciting recreational opportunities for Summer walleye fi shing on Lake Sakakawea. the entire family. Whether you are interested in experiencing Native American Sakakawea Country is distributed at life and culture at the time of Lewis and Clark, learning about the sport and travel shows throughout the vibrant trade and historic events that occurred at the confl uence of country, at rest stops and throughout North Dakota. Last year more than the Yellowstone and Missouri rivers or biking along the Maah Daah 8,000 people visited North Dakota Hey Trail in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Sakakawea Country Tourism booths in Denver, Minneapo- has what you need for a legendary escape. lis, Duluth and Milwaukee and left with Come explore the region and embark on a journey that will take one of the most requested travel piece, you into the past when legends made history. Sakakawea Country. PATRICIA STOCKDILL FREELANCE WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER www.dancingprairiearts.com 701.337.5462 Jet skiing on Lake Sakakawea COVER PHOTO Submitted NORTH DAKOTA TOURISM 1.800.HELLO.ND {435.5663} www.ndtourism.com BHG, INC. STAFF 1.800. 658.3485 www.bhgnews.com Sakakawea Country is produced and published by: BHG, Inc., 91 N Main St., PO Box 309, Garrison, ND 58540. 1.800.658.3485 or 701.463.2201 www.bhgnews.com. If you have suggestions or questions about this publication call 1.800.658.3485 or 701.463.2201 email [email protected] WWW.SAKAKAWEACOUNTRY.COM www.sakakaweacountry.com Sakakawea Country 3 2019 offi cial travel guide Communities Contents 4 BEULAH 54 UNDERWOOD it’s all right here energized community with a lot to off er 12 CENTER 59 WASHBURN recreation, relaxation & everything in between take a walk through history 13 COLEHARBOR 61 WHITE SHIELD at the heart of Sakakawea Country history abounds 13 DOUGLAS the little town that could 62 MCKENZIE COUNTY rich heritage and big adventure 14 DUNN COUNTY your home on the range 66 WILLISTON off ers heritage and recreation 18 GARRISON easy to get hooked on 70 WILTON 22 HAZEN something for everyone a town of unique opportunity 26 MAKOTI Area Attractions harvest hidden treasures 24 GARRISON DAM & HATCHERY 27 MAX state’s best kept secret northern gateway to Sakakawea Country 32 POWWOWS 29 NEW TOWN a Native American tradition weekend of fun, lifetime of memories - visit New Town 39 PARSHALL 33 TRAILS something for everyone - on the streets of Parshall providing a link to nature treasures 38 PLANT POWER 43 PICK CITY test your plant knowledge the heart of Sakakawea Country 42 WILDLIFE REFUGES 44 RYDER havens for wildlife and people community with pride for its rich history 51 KNIFE RIVER INDIAN VILLAGES 47 RIVERDALE explore history small town charm with all the amenities 57 RESORTS 48 STANLEY abundant places for fun and relaxation history and art come alive 61 GOLF COURSES 49 STANTON a hole in one for an afternoon of fun Sakakawea’s home 68 STATE PARKS 52 TURTLE LAKE camping is only the beginning hosts of hometown events The racing gets pretty intense during the annual Turtle Days soapbox derby in Turtle Lake. 4 Sakakawea Country www.sakakaweacountry.com It’s All Right Here Memorial Day through Labor Day, or by appointment Beulah any time throughout the year. Call 701-873-5070 Welcome to Beulah, the energy capital of the to schedule your visit. School and tour groups are Midwest. Beulah is a quintessential rural town with the welcome! amenities of a larger city. Whether you’re relocating BUY LOCAL or just here for a visit, it’s all right here. Start your visit with a call or stop at our visitor center on the south Beulah has a variety of great shopping including edge of town, 300 Highway 49 South. The friendly trendy clothing boutiques, old fashioned candy, and staff will help you with your travel gift shops. We also have a newly remodeled grocery plans or relocation needs. store with a large selection and THINK LOCAL For more information on Beulah a local butcher shop featuring fresh cut meat! Hungry after your The community of Beulah is or assistance with travel plans call shopping – check out one of our built around both energy and 1-800-441-2649 or check out local restaurants. We have it all agriculture. There is a rich farming www.visitbeulah.com from sports bar and grill to family and ranching heritage that can restaurants, fast food and gourmet been seen in any direction from coffee shops! town. Get an up-close view of one of the only BE LOCAL commercial scale coal gasifi cation plants in the nation along with coal mining and loading by going on a Beulah is a community fi lled with wonderful guided tour at one of our local energy and mining activities! Golf a round at Black Sands Golf Course, companies. Call 1-800-441-2649 for more information take a trip down the slide at the Beulah Water Park or on tours. enjoy one of our many city parks, trails and numerous Interested in the history of agriculture, mining, playgrounds for the kids. energy or the settlement of the area? Beulah is home Lake Sakakawea is a short ten-minute drive and to the Mercer County Museum. Tour through the offers up year around recreation opportunities – eye doctor’s offi ce or a hair salon or check out the camping, world class fi shing and water sports. Hunters museum’s toy display, one of the largest private will love the abundant public land to take a shot at big collections in the country. Displays change often so game, pheasants or waterfowl. repeat visits are a must. Admission is FREE and tours Take your time exploring Beulah – you’ll fi nd it really are available Wednesdays 10-4 and Sundays 1-4 is all right here! Anglers await the start of the Dakota Walleye Classic fi shing tournament. www.sakakaweacountry.com Sakakawea Country 5 BEULAH EVENTS FEBRUARY AUGUST 2 - Red, White and Wellness. Join the Beulah Wellness Founda- TBA - Chamber Community Steak Fry. Held at Riverside park, stop tion for their annual formal evening of wine and beer tasting, down and grill steaks provided by the Chamber! Tickets available as well as raffl e prizes. This is a night to dress up and socialize at at the Chamber offi ce. the Beulah Civic Center. Contact the Energy Wellness Center for more information 873-5852. TBA - Beulah Lions Club Demolition Derby. Come over and sit hillside as demolition cars create quite the smash. There is also a MARCH concession, 50/50 raffl es and alcoholic beverages off ered at this 23 - Pheasants Forever Banquet. Enjoy a meal, raffl es and lots event. of auction items while supporting our local chapter. Pheasants Forever is responsible for educating youth about wildlife and SEPTEMBER creating habitat. 7 - Last Call Fishing Tournament. This one day tournament is a great way to end the summer! 23 - 24 Roughrider Poker Tournament at Cobblestone. Sign up for a full day of poker. Contact the Beulah Chamber for more 14 - Beulah Citywide Rummage Sales. Miss out on a treasure in information 873-4585. the spring – here’s your chance to fi nd another one! 16 - St. Patricks Day Pub Crawl. The Beulah Park District hosts an TBA - Beulah Airport Fly-In. Join us at the airport for airplanes and annual 5k walk/run and pub crawl! Contact the Energy Wellness helicopters and a FREE pancake and sausage breakfast.