Discover Foster County

Foster County combines rural landscapes, regional history and a variety of opportunities for active days. Between intensively cultivated farmland, some pastureland, historic sites, museums and parks, it offers a destination that appeals to families and other explorers with different interests. Those looking for a vacation rental can base their choice on whether culture, exercise, nature or shared activities should be the focus.

Experience History in the Landscape and at Historic Sites

A notable example of the region’s history is the Grace City Bridge. It crosses the James River on an unnamed county road one mile southwest of Grace City. Its significance under Criterion A of the National Register of Historic Places is connected with the efforts of North Dakota’s counties to expand and improve transportation networks with truss bridges before 1926. The bridge is located in a rural setting with farmland and some pastureland, making the character of the landscape around Foster County visible as well.

Camp Kimball State Historic Site is located at the place where the Sibley Expedition set up its field camp on the night of July 22, 1863. The Foster County Museum documents the history of the county and the surrounding areas. Connected buildings house photographs, display cases, agricultural equipment and historical records. Next to the museum is also a one-room schoolhouse that can be visited by appointment.

The Putnam House offers further insights. This American Foursquare house was built by Thomas Putnam in 1907. It hosts exhibitions, performances, classes, demonstrations, and other historical, artistic, humanities, family and community events. Courthouse Park lies east of the Foster County Courthouse and complements the historic attractions with a public park area.

Active Days and Activities in Carrington

Those who would like to add exercise to their trip will find a 100-acre nature park for hiking at Hawk's Nest Ridge. Hawk's Nest Ridge is considered an ancient sacred site. Another option for walking, jogging and cycling is the five-mile recreational trail in the CrossRoads area. It runs through the city to Carrington Area Park and can also be used for cross-country skiing in winter.

CrossRoads itself is an 18-hole golf course with grass greens. CrossRoads Golf Club was designed by James Swart and opened in 2003. In Carrington, City Park offers playground equipment, volleyball, tennis, basketball, horseshoe pitching, swimming, picnic areas, softball fields and disc golf. The city’s recreational offerings also include hunting, fishing, birdwatching, camping, hiking, horseback riding, cycling, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. This makes it possible to combine more relaxing and more athletic day plans without limiting the vacation to just one activity.

Choose a Vacation Rental Based on Your Itinerary

When searching for accommodation, the preferred focus is a sensible first step. Those who prefer museums, historic sites and events can get to know Foster County through its cultural offerings. For families with different interests, a plan that combines park activities, swimming, sports and short shared outings can be a good choice. Those who want to spend as much time outdoors as possible can combine hikes, the recreational trail, golf and seasonal activities.

Culinary discoveries are also part of the regional picture: Cows & Co Creamery produces authentic Gouda from raw milk supplied by a family dairy farm near Carrington, North Dakota. Public transportation is available outside the town upon request. This information may play a role when choosing a base if you do not want to plan your days exclusively around your own vehicle.

More Destinations for Regional Orientation

For further searches in the surrounding region, you can also consider Dunn County, Mountrail County, Stutsman, Bottineau County, Ward, Cavalier County and Williams County.

For the overarching travel overview: North Dakota.