Icelandic State Park
"Pembina-area visitors use the park for lake recreation and overnight camping. It is a popular stop for families exploring the northern Red River Valley."
Icelandic State Park combines outdoor recreation with a unique cultural story, featuring Lake Renwick access, shaded picnic areas, and family-friendly amenities. Its historic buildings and heritage exhibits make it one of North Dakota’s most distinctive state parks.
Pembina Gorge State Park
"Pembina is a historic border town that pairs well with a visit to the gorge. Visitors from Pembina often come for scenic recreation and a change from flat prairie landscapes."
Pembina Gorge State Park features a dramatic mix of forested ravines, prairie hills, and river-bottom habitat along the Pembina River. It is a popular destination for hiking, birding, horseback riding, and off-highway vehicle use, with some of the most varied terrain in the state.