1. A North Dakota sunrise is a stunning sight to behold
2. From just about any angle
Stutsman County, North Dakota
3. And from either side of the tracks
Stutsman County, North Dakota
4. The reflection of a cloudy sky is no less awesome
Larimore Dam
5. In fact, it has been known to turn a few heads
A Short-eared owl in McIntosh County, North Dakota
6. When winter rolls in, the scenery is no less breathtaking
Wolf Mountain-Prairie
7. And things closer to the ground gain an added measure of charm
Frozen prairie
8. The grasslands invite you to jog through them
9. And the trails go on forever
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
10. You may see some friends from Canada since North Dakota is so close to the border
Canada geese in the Kulm, North Dakota
11. And while it’s OK to get this close to the Canadian geese when you’re near Canada
12. If you’re near Turtle River State Park
Wetlands and windbreaks along the Turtle River Watershed in Grand Forks County, ND
13. You probably don’t want to get this close to the snapping turtles
A large northern snapping turtle
14. And getting close to the bison isn’t advised either
An American plains bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota
15. Because even the sacred white buffalo might get annoyed and block your path
White buffalo in Jamestown, ND
16. And since you can’t take to the air
17. Or slink close enough to the ground
Eastern Yellowbelly Racer
18. You might need to hop the fence and head for the badlands
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
19. Or dive into the lake
West of Judd, North Dakota
20. Just be sure not to disturb the ducks
Brown Ranch Ducks
21. You could use the approaching storm as cover to get away
Summer storm
22. Or hide in an abandoned farmhouse
West of Wimbledon, North Dakota
23. While the storm rages outside
Lightning in South Dakota
24. Of course, you may get puzzled looks from your neighbors
Franklin’s ground squirrel
25. And when the storm finally subsides
Arnegard North Dakota
26. Take the long walk home
North of Streeter, ND
27. And when the sun begins to set behind you
Stutsman County, North Dakota
28. Don’t be surprised when you look away from watching the sunset
North Dakota Sunset
29. And realize you have company
White-tailed Deer against a pre-dawn sky in McIntosh County, North Dakota
30. For the upcoming light show
Northern Lights over North Dakota
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