North Dakota attracts adventurers. 100 Things to Do in North Dakota Before You Die ushers readers into distinctive destinations, from expansive landscapes to eccentric roadside attractions.

To start, dig for fossils in Pembina Gorge, straddle the Canadian border crossing the International Peace Garden, or hike clear across the US on the North Country National Scenic Trail. Sail the Missouri River like Lewis and Clark and Sakakawea, and follow Sitting Bull across the prairie. Descend deep into underground missile sites—then get a bird’s-eye view from the skyscraper Capitol Building. Scale badlands bluffs in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, pose with the Fargo wood chipper, hug the ridgelines along the Maah Daah Hey Trail, and retreat into the Little Missouri National Grassland.

Travel writer Alicia Underlee Nelson explores artistic cities, historical sites, bustling farmsteads, and rugged Western enclaves, sharing insider tips and itineraries.