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North Dakota is home to world class golf courses including The Links of North Dakota and the Bully Pulpit. The Links of North Dakota has been likened to golfing the British Isles without the transatlantic flight. The Bully Pulpit is a breathtaking course nestled in the North Dakota badlands.
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Located just six miles east of the lodge, The Links of North Dakota Golf Course is consistently rated as one of the top courses by golf magazines. The course presents golfers with an authentic links-style golfing experience on the bluffs overlooking Lake Sakakawea.
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The Bully Pulpit is located in Medora in the North Dakota Badlands. It was designed in the spirit of President Theodore Roosevelt who spent time in the area on his ranch. The course was ranked number one affordable public course in the nation by Golf Digest magazine for 2005.
The area provides additional golfing opportunities including the Williston municipal course and Eagle Ridge golf club in Williston. Also
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The Links of North Dakota
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Bully Pulpit Golf Course
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Lewis & Clark Golf Trail
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Williston Convention & Visitors Bureau Golf
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Lake Sakakawea and the Missouri River offer some of the best fishing around. The walleye fishing is legendary and in terms of sheer numbers of walleye Lake Sakakawea is second to none. The northern pike are coming back in a big way in Sakakawea. There are numerous fish pushing 8 to 10 pounds already, with many huge fish likely to be caught in the next several years.
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In addition to fishing on Lake Sakakawea, dozens of smaller lakes in the area provide many enjoyable outings as well. Kota Ray Dam, Tioga Reservoir, McGregor Dam, Spring Lake Park, and Blacktail Dam offer fishing for trout, perch, walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and rainbow trout.
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Discover the unique and fascinating experience of paddlefish fishing. This prehistoric fish still thrives today in the waters at the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers. In coordination with North Star Caviar and the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, the paddlefish season offers a truly unique fishing experience. Visit North Star Caviar or the North Dakota Game and Fish Department for more information.
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Check the game and fish website for more information or the Scenic Sports website for the latest fishing reports.
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North Dakota Game and Fish
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Scenic Sports
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The area offers abundant and memorable hunting opportunities. From the legendary pheasant hunting to deer, antelope, geese, duck, turkey, grouse, and partridge, northwest North Dakota and the Missouri River Valley are a hunters dream.
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Pheasant hunting here can be some of the best in the country. The region has bountiful acres of ideal habitat for ringnecks including thousands of acres of public lands surround Williston, harboring good populations of pheasants. Other upland game such as Hungarian partridge and sharptail grouse are also available.
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The region provides excellent whitetail and mule deer hunting as well as antelope. Both rifle and bow hunting is available. Mule deer hole up in the breaks and Badlands of this rustic prairie.
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North Dakota Game and Fish
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There are three hundred and sixty five bird species on North Dakota's bird watching checklist. Some of these birds include Baird's Sparrow, LeConte's Sparrow, Sprague's Pipit, Piping Plover, Ferruginous Hawk, Least Tern, Upland Sandpiper, Chestnut-collared Longspur, Bobolink and Prairie Chicken.
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There are many good viewing spots in addition to the 290 acre grounds at the lodge. These include:
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Lewis & Clark State Park |
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Lund's Landing |
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Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge |
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Cut Bluff |
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Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site |
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Fort Buford State Historical Site |
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Williston Marsh (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land) |
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Little Missouri National Grasslands |
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit |
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Lewis & Clark Wildlife Management Area |
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National Grasslands (Maah Daah Hey Trail) |
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For more information on areas in North Dakota for viewing birds and other wildlife, copies of the North Dakota Wildlife Viewing Guide (Falcon Press) may be purchased at the N.D. Game and Fish Department.
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North Dakota offers a rich historical and natural experience. From the expansive national parks and grasslands to the preserved historical artifacts and interpretive centers, there are many attractions that allow you to experience, explore, and immerse yourself in our great American history and glorious natural resources.
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Area attractions include:
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Lewis and Clark State Park |
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Ft. Union Trading Post |
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Confluence Interpretive Center |
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Ft. Buford |
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Fort Stevenson State Park |
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park |
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Knife River Indian Villages |
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North Dakota Legendary
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National Park Service
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