Field trips are a great way to reboot a bad homeschooling week, get out of the house when everyone has cabin fever, and learn about your local area. Before heading out, check out Jeanne's tips for improving homeschool field trips.
Our listing of North Dakota field trips for homeschoolers is ordered alphabetically by city. If you would like to submit a North Dakota field trip destination, you may do so using the red button above.
Lake Metigoshe State ParkBottineau
Nestled in the scenic Turtle Mountains on the shores of Lake Metigoshe, Lake Metigoshe State Park was constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the 1930s and is one of the most popular year-round vacation spots in North Dakota. The Chippewa called the lake "Metigoshe Washegum," or "clear water lake surrounded by oaks." The park is home to the Lake Metigoshe Outdoor Learning Center, which offers hands-on programming related to history, nature, and recreation.
Icelandic State ParkCavalier
Located on the north shore of Lake Renwick, Icelandic State Park offers visitors not only a wide array of recreational opportunities but also glimpses of North Dakota's homesteading heritage and its natural beauty. Within the park, visitors will find a number of restored historic buildings, including Akra Community Hall and Hallson Church. Visitors can walk through the Pioneer Heritage Center, which houses exhibits and hosts programming highlighting North Dakota’s homesteading years. A library is also open to the public, offering resources on local and family histories.
Cross Ranch State ParkCenter
Cross Ranch Centennial State Park is rich in both cultural and natural history. The park is purposely left primitive to preserve the land's natural beauty. The River Peoples Visitor Center has displays and information about the once mighty Missouri River, which has now been tamed through a series of major dams and reservoirs along its length. A boat ramp is available for those wishing to explore this scenic segment of the river, while anglers will find walleye, pike and bass in its waters. Canoe rentals are also available.
Fargo Air MuseumFargo
The Fargo Air Museum welcomes all kids that are of school age to participate in a field trip at the museum. Kids are free thanks to a grant from North Dakota Aeronautics and each adult that accompanies the children will pay $10.00 per person. Tours are 1 hour long and they focus on history of aviation, famous aviators and aviatrixes and ND aviation history, basic principles of flight, importance of aviation in society in North Dakota and the United States, history as it pertains to aircraft in the museum and other aviation facts.
Plains Art MuseumFargo
Throughout its history, the Museum has collected, preserved, exhibited and interpreted art. Today, its permanent collection contains approximately 3,000 works including national and regional contemporary art, traditional American Indian art, and traditional folk art.
The North Dakota Museum of ArtGrand Forks
The North Dakota Museum of Art is the official art museum of the State of North Dakota. It is a private not-for-profit institution managed by its own Board of Trustees. The North Dakota Museum of Art Foundation manages the Museum's endowment.
Ft. Abraham Lincoln State ParkMandan
Rich in both military and early Native American history, Fort Abraham Lincoln was once an important infantry and cavalry post. It was from this fort that Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer and the Seventh Cavalry rode out on their ill-fated expedition against the Sioux at the Little Big Horn. Portions of the military post, including the Custer House, have been reconstructed. Popular with visitors is On-A-Slant Indian Village. Reconstructed earthlodges depict the lifestyle of the Mandan Indians, who occupied this site from about 1575-1781. A modern campground is located in a scenic wooded area adjacent to the Heart River with picnic sites and playground equipment. Walking along the gently sloping hills, visitors have a panoramic vista of the Missouri River from the park's nature and historic trails.
HighAir Ground Trampoline ParkMinot
HighAir Ground welcomes all ages to enjoy healthy, fun fitness. We have 10,000 sq. ft. of trampolines including foam pits, dodgeball, basketball areas. Students receive a discounted rate. Perfect place for your next field trip!
Lewis & Clark National Historic TrailMulti-state
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail winds nearly 4,900 miles through the homelands of more than 60 Tribal nations. It follows the historic outbound and inbound routes of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803-1806 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the Pacific Ocean.
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic SiteStanton
Explore the lives of the Northern Plains Indians on the Upper Missouri - Step into a reconstructed earthlodge and imagine boiling buffalo meat in a clay pot or pounding corn with a mortar and pestle. View the artistry of everyday and ceremonial clothing, bags, and implements. Listen to memories of traditional Hidatsa Indian life, then walk to Sakakawea Village site, where earthlodge depressions hint of life in a vibrant village, alive with games, ceremonies, and trade.
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic SiteWilliston
The Grandest Fort on the Upper Missouri - Fort Union Trading Post was the most important fur trading post on the upper Missouri from 1828 to 1867. At this post, the Assiniboine, Crow, Cree, Ojibway, Blackfeet, Hidatsa, and other tribes traded buffalo robes and other furs for trade goods such as beads, guns, blankets, knives, cookware, and cloth.
