Do you ever find yourself on the search for the perfect hidden gem in North Dakota to discover and enjoy? Us, too, and as it turns out, over the years we’ve become pretty good at it. It helps that North Dakota is pretty remote, as far as U.S. states go, and with less than 800,000 residents in the entire state, one could arguably call any single attraction in North Dakota a hidden gem. That being said, some gems simply don’t receive the attention they deserve, like the one we’ll explore right now. White Horse Hill National Game Preserve is a little slice of North Dakotan heaven right here in our own backyards, and the best news of all is that it’s rarely, if ever, crowded. Check it out:

Formerly known as Sullys Hill National Game Preserve, this hidden gem in North Dakota is a wonderful destination for a day trip.

ShanOC/TripAdvisor Originally established in 1904 - making it well over a century old now - this park helps teach visitors about the importance of the local ecosystem as well as the ins and outs of conservation efforts.

Begin your visit with time spent at the Visitors Center learning all there is to learn about habitats and wilderness in North Dakota.

Management/TripAdvisor From there, explore the 1,674 acres for yourself, taking time to read the plaques and information boxes along the way.

See the beautiful bison herds this preserve protects, or watch adorable prairie dogs going about their lives (which is way more amusing than it sounds).

ShanOC/TripAdvisor Of course, you can’t feed the animals that call the Preserve home, but you can absolutely observe them for as long as you’d like.

While you’re here, there’s potential to spot more than 200 species of birds - which ones, however, depends on what time of day (and what month) you visit.

ShanOC/TripAdvisor The preserve is open from June to August and sometimes on weekends. For the most up-to-date information about this year’s season, be sure to check the official website.

The White Horse Hill National Game Preserve is also home to a couple of miles of hiking trails that lead to all sorts of scenic viewpoints, including an underrated overlook.

ShanOC/TripAdvisor There is a newer trail at the park that’s fully paved and ADA-accessible, so the preserve is a wonderful, easily-accessed place for everyone to visit.

Come see the splendid beauty of North Dakota’s prairies and woodlands - and the critters who call it home - at this lovely preserve nestled in the eastern part of the state.

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So, what do you think? Which species will you look forward to seeing when you finally visit this preserve in North Dakota? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!

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Originally established in 1904 - making it well over a century old now - this park helps teach visitors about the importance of the local ecosystem as well as the ins and outs of conservation efforts.

Management/TripAdvisor

From there, explore the 1,674 acres for yourself, taking time to read the plaques and information boxes along the way.

Of course, you can’t feed the animals that call the Preserve home, but you can absolutely observe them for as long as you’d like.

The preserve is open from June to August and sometimes on weekends. For the most up-to-date information about this year’s season, be sure to check the official website.

There is a newer trail at the park that’s fully paved and ADA-accessible, so the preserve is a wonderful, easily-accessed place for everyone to visit.

Dolovis/Wikimedia

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