Wide open spaces on ND Hwy 281.

New Rockford, ND with 1,200 residents in this pretty little town, founded in 1883. US Highway 281 crosses the James River on the North side of town, where the Memorial Park is located. A heated swimming pool, basketball courts, softball, picinic areas, overnight camping, and a children's play area for all to enjoy.

Four distinct seasons and wide open spaces on the Northern-end of Highway 281. Snowmobiling, cross country skiing and snow shoeing in the winter. Spring and summer months, golfing, strolls through beautiful parks, shows at the Niven-Adams Opera House. The area is a favorite for hunters of whitetail deer, upland game, and waterfowl.

Central Dakota Steam Thresher's Reunion is the areas big annual event. This three-day event is held the third full weekend of September at the fairgrounds located southwest of the city. Activities for all the family members to enjoy. New Rockford, ND. Website:

Carrington, North Dakota has around 2,000 folks living here. At the intersection of Highway 281 & 200. Called "Central City", because the location is within a 150 mile radius from the 4 largest cities in North Dakota: Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks and Minot.

An important corridor of agribusiness, with low crime rates, clean air, and friendly neighbors. Miss North Dakota 2010, Katie Ralston is from Carrington. Larry Alfred Woiwode, author and North Dakotas State Poet Laureate since 1995, was born here.

The Foster County Courthouse, built in 1909 is the most beautiful building in Carrington. One of the thirteen Buechner and Orth courthouses in North Dakota named to the National Register of Historic Places.

Carrington, ND. City Website: Carrington, ND News Website:

A few things to see and do around here are; birding, golfing, hiking, hunting, fishing and a number Winter activities every year.

Crossroads Golf Course, North of Carrington, on US Hwy 281. 18 Hole Golf Course with driving range. Featuring a scenic 5 mile recreational trail for walking, jogging, bike riding and cross country skiing which connects into the city all the way up to the Carrington Area Park. The course is located just North of Carrington, on Highway 281. Crossroads Golf Website:

Hiking Hawks Nest Ridge is nice, 6 miles west on Highway 200, 7 1/2 miles south, Carrington. Highest point in a short ridge of glacial moraine hills rising 800 feet above prairie. The 100-acre nature park is one of state's official watchable wildlife areas.

Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1935 as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. It is an important link in a chain of refuges extending from the prairie lands of the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico. Sportsmen enjoy hunting and fishing on the refuge.

Directions: About 23 miles south of Carrington. From Carrington, travel south on Highway 281 to Edmunds. Turn east on County Road 44 for 5.5 miles and turn north on the Headquarters road. There are signs on Highway 281 and County Road 44 directing visitors to the Headquarters.