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Your Gateway to the Historic Western Frontier in Dickinson, ND

Featuring: Terri Thiel

Executive Director , Visit Dickinson

Find your inner cowboy while exploring the open lands of Dickinson, North Dakota.

Searching for a new spot to find your inner explorer? Look no further than Dickinson, ND. Terri Thiel, the Executive Director of Visit Dickinson can recommend an itinerary with something for everyone. Must-sees on her list include a huge outdoor wonder and a lively dino museum.

#1 FIND YOUR INNER COWBOY

Where’s the Best Place to Soak Up the Sun in Your Destination?

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Beyond the smell of sagebrush and prairie flowers, the rugged badlands are intertwined with the juniper trees as they drop into the draws and create a home for the wild horses, bison and prairie dogs towns.

The small local town of Medora hosts a nightly summer outdoor musical, pitchfork steak fondue, local western shops, mountain bike rentals, and the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame. It's a place of western history that is surrounded by peaceful safety.

#2 CATCH UP ON LOCAL HAPPENINGS

What is a Local Brand You Love Supporting?

Dickinson Convention & Visitors Bureau

Our summer message is Renew and Refresh - Safely. The Dickinson CVB provides information based on local suggestions, local insights and continued messaging. You can learn about local businesses to safely support on our website.

#3 A DINO-MITE MUSEUM

What Activity is in On Your Bucket List?

Badlands Dinosaur Museum

The Badlands Dinosaur Museum in Dickinson has many fossils and exhibits from the local areas of western North Dakota and eastern Montana. It also has an international award-winning feathered dinosaur model that was once a part of our area.

Along with the fossils and dinosaurs, the Badlands Dinosaur Museum has a large collection of beautiful minerals from across the world.

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About the Contributor

Terri Thiel

Executive Director

About The Contributor

Terri is passionate about sharing the great outdoors of North Dakota with locals and visitors alike.