North Dakota has outdoor sports for every season. Ice fishing with or without a fish house is one reason residents love winter.

Mar 26, 2010 - C. William Anderson

A family vacation in North Dakota in one of America's least crowded national parks is fun, affordable and filled with horseback riding, hiking, camping, and wildlife.

Dec 29, 2009 - Diana Lambdin Meyer

Kris Kitko is used to raising her voice over topical issues and getting noticed for it. This time, she investigates the dark side of the state's oil boom.

Nov 6, 2010 - Jon Pike

Sometimes a quick vacation with a low-key atmosphere is just what the family needs. This is exactly what Fargo, North Dakota offers families traveling with children.

Jul 1, 2009 - Caroline Post

St. Mary's of the Badlands, built in 1814, is now the oldest Catholic church still in use in the state of North Dakota.

Jun 15, 2010 - Brian D'Ambrosio

Big game and nongame freshwater fish are fun to catch. Getting Whopper Club award patches and decals is nearly as enjoyable as gaining an entry in the record books.

Mar 22, 2010 - C. William Anderson

When communities are isolated to the degree of some North Dakota Native American reservations, it can be very difficult to pull the community out of severe poverty.

Jul 20, 2008 - David Boston

Bald eagles, hawks, raccoon, coyote and mink are plentiful. In fact, the 'coon and beaver are seen by many as pests. Even mountain lion are raising havoc near Grace City.

Dec 18, 2009 - C. William Anderson

Medora is a tiny town nestled in the North Dakota badlands and offering three great attractions: a National Park, the Medora Musical, and the Bully Pulpit Golf Course.

Jan 18, 2009 - Kelly Whitt

The North Dakota abortion ban has negative consequences for reproductive health services, contraception, in vitro fertilization, and stem cell research.

Feb 18, 2009 - Kristin Maun

A state with almost as many fishable acres as people is determined to prevent destruction of habitat by carp or other invasive species.

Mar 20, 2010 - C. William Anderson

For over a decade, North Dakota has been on the front line fighting the system to bring organic hemp to our nation and help our economy.

Feb 22, 2011 - David Leingang

As with any natural hazard, spring flooding can be destructive and not easily predicted. The best defense is to be aware and prepare.

Jan 20, 2011 - Alexandra Matiella Novak

Be it merely a wet cycle, global warming or El Nino, James River flooding during the 20th and 21st Centuries seems to be a chronic issue.

Mar 20, 2010 - C. William Anderson

Known as Tchansansan according to Joseph Nicollet, this stream, provides habitat for a diverse mix of predators and prey for outdoor sportsmen and nature photographers.

Dec 21, 2009 - C. William Anderson

Record books have a certain fascination for many people, including anglers. People fishing in North Dakota might desire membership in Whopper or in the Catch and Release.

Mar 22, 2010 - C. William Anderson

North Dakota folk singer, Kris Kitko is continuing a tradition of musical commentary on current events. She has written a song about the travails of a state lawmaker.

Mar 27, 2010 - Jon Pike

Party Scandinavian style in Minot, ND at the largest Nordic festival in America September 30- October 5, 2008, featuring Heritage of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.

Aug 31, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Williston, North Dakota has become "Boom Town, USA," as a result of increased oil and natural gas production. It's a small town now, but so was Orlando, FL.

Nov 1, 2011 - Harvey Craft