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Snowshoe the State

A knee down shot of a woman snowshoeing. She's wearing jeans, white fuzzy boots, and orange snowshoes.

Embrace the season this winter with "Snowshoe the State," a statewide initiative offering free access to snowshoes at various locations throughout the state. Whether you're looking for a peaceful walk through snowy trails or a guided experience, this program makes winter recreation easy and fun.

Availability and checkout procedures vary by location. Snowshoe programs are weather dependent and subject to change based on conditions. We encourage you to check with individual locations for hours, availability, and trail conditions.

Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center, near Williston

Dates: Available now-April 12
Process: Visit the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center's main information desk Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. First come, first served; available for use on-site during open hours.
Extras: Guided tours of trails available with advance reservation. Children's snowshoes available.
Contact: 701.572.9034 or shsbuford@nd.gov

Chateau de Morès State Historic Site, Medora

Dates: Jan. 6-April 12
Process: Visit the Chateau de Morès Interpretive Center's main information desk Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. First come, first served; up to three-day checkout available for on-site or local trail use.
Contact: 701.623.4355 or shschateau@nd.gov

Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, Washburn

Dates: Jan. 6-April 12
Process: Visit the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center's main information desk Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. First come, first served; up to three-day checkout available for on-site or local trails.
Extras: Guided snowshoe experiences at Fort Mandan are available via advance request.
Contact: 701.462.8535 or lcic@nd.gov

Pembina State Museum, Pembina

Dates: Jan. 6-April 12
Process: Visit the Pembina State Museum's main information desk Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. First come, first served; up to three-day checkout available for on-site or local trail use.
Contact: 701.825.6840 or shspembina@nd.gov

North Dakota State Library, Bismarck

Dates: Jan. 6-April 12
Process: Visit North Dakota State Library's STEM Kit LibGuide for more information and to reserve snowshoes; available for a two-week period. Limit of up to three pairs per checkout.
Extras: Shipping available statewide (library pays shipping to user; user pays return shipping). Alternatively, snowshoes may be picked up at North Dakota State Library in person Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Contact: 701.328.4622 or statelib@nd.gov

Fort Totten State Historic Site, Fort Totten

Dates: Jan. 10-April 12
Process: Visit the Fort Totten State Historic Site staff office adjoining the Fort Totten Little Theater Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. First come, first served; available for use on-site during open hours.
Contact: 701.766.4441 or shstotten@nd.gov

North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck

Dates: Feb. 7-15
Process: Visit the State Museum's west information desk Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. First come, first served; available for use on the Capitol grounds during open hours.
Contact: 701.328.2794 or shsprograms@nd.gov

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Bismarck, North Dakota 58505
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