The Peace Garden State
Capital: Bismarck
It's flat. People have fun accents. Wilderness here gave a young Theodore Roosevelt a love for the outdoors.
The 39th state was admitted to the Union in 1889, with the same legislation that admitted South Dakota (the 40th state).
North Dakota State Capitol: An art deco tribute to the people of North Dakota.
National Park Sites Visited
Theodore Roosevelt National Park: Named for Teddy Roosevelt, who visited the area as a young man and fell in love with nature.