Discover this summer paradise by heading out to one of the most northern state parks in North Dakota. It’s the perfect place to spend lounging on the shore of a deep blue lake or exploring the trails of the lush green forest around it. You might just find out this is your new favorite day trip destination, so pack a picnic and load up the fishing tackle – let’s go!
Head up to Cavalier, North Dakota and nearby you’ll find this hidden lake tucked away in the trees: the deeply blue and beautiful Lake Renwick.
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In the summer the surrounding wooded area becomes a gorgeous bright green and the lake is teeming with summer recreation opportunities.
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Lake Renwick is part of the Icelandic State Park, which offers swimming, campgrounds, cabins, boat ramps, trails, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and just about everything else you need for a summer day out in the sun.
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Many people love to fish and boat on the lake’s sapphire blue waters where they can catch fish like northern pike.
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Along with the lake, Icelandic State Park also has the Gunlogson Nature Preserve. Walking on the trails through this place is like being transported into a different world - but it’s right here in North Dakota!
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The nature preserve surrounds the Tongue River and all throughout the year you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
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You’ll want to stay here from dawn until dusk when the waters turn from blue into the pastel colors of the sky when the sun is setting. It’s just that gorgeous!
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Lake Renwick and the Icelandic State Park is located 5 miles west of Cavalier, North Dakota off of Highway 5. For more information on the park and everything you need to know about visiting it, click here. Here are some more great summer suggestions for a day trip in the Peace Garden State.
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