Carrington

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RECREATION: Carrington, North Dakota

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FISHING

SPECIAL NEWS:  North Dakotans can fish for free without a license on the weekend of June 7th and 8th.

Popular Fish in the North Dakota Lakes, Streams and Refuge Areas

North Dakota Recreation Report: Fishing report from the Jamestown Sun...

North Dakota Game and Fish Department   North Dakota's public fishing waters range from small impoundments to large river systems and reservoirs.  They offer anglers many opportunities to pursue their favorite fish.

FishingBuddy.Com  Up-to-date Devil's Lake Fishing Report....  Reports for other North Dakota lakes are available at this website.  Ongoing comments from fishermen on the spot!

Red River Angler's Guide  The Red River is internationally known for its trophy-sized channel catfish.

HUNTING

Reminder:  Turkey Season starts April 12 and continues through May 18.  Happy hunting!

Hunting in North Dakota:  Licensing, seasons, species information, hunter education...

The Bison Ranch  The Bison Ranch is a premier destination for buffalo, duck, goose, deer, sharptail grouse, pheasant, and coyote hunting in the coveted Coteau region of central North Dakota. In addition, it is home to a vast herd of American bison in a primitive setting.

BIRDING

Arrowwood Wetland Management District was established in 1961 as a breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. The District currently includes 28 Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) totaling 6,162 acres across Foster and Eddy counties in east-central North Dakota.  The Refuge headquarters is located 26 miles north of Jamestown and about 23 miles south of Carrington. From Jamestown, travel north on Highway 281 to Edmunds. At Edmunds, go east on County Road 44 for 5.5 miles and turn north on the headquarters road. 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. Foster County Waterfowl Production Area

 Maps

Birding In North Dakota  Visit this website for a list of birding locations that are considered to be "hot spots" for birders.  These locations are swarming with birds at various times during the year.  Two of the "hot spots" near Carrington are Hawk's Nest and Juanita Lake.  More Info...

The 6th Annual Potholes & Prairie Birding Festival - June 4-8, 2008 - in Carrington, North Dakota
Four days on a prairie wild with wetlands and wavy, open meadows. Here is your chance to visit some of the world's most remote birding hotspots. Join your peers, bring your lists and be ready for four full days of guided tours, hands-on workshops, wonderful people, distinctive culture and wild country. Don't miss the Potholes & Prairie Birding Festival, June 4-8, 2008 in Carrington, North Dakota! To register for any of these events, call 1-888-921-2473 or send an email to info@birdingdrives.com.

More information about Birding Drives Dakota can be found by clicking on the link above.

GOLFING

CrossRoads 18 Hole Golf Course & Recreation Parkway
This is a beautiful, challenging golf course located one mile north  of Carrington on Hwy 281.   A scenic 5 mile recreation trail for walking, jogging, bike riding and cross-country skiing trail is connected to CrossRoads.

SNOWMOBILING

Snowmobile North Dakota is a state organization made up of snowmobile clubs and individuals / family and business memberships. The organization is composed of 45 clubs, 1,000+ individual / family memberships, and 30+ business memberships. Take a look at the trails that are available for family fun.

SUMMER SWIMMING IN THE PARK

May 26th - August 15th

Regular pool hours for open swimming will be every day from 1-4:45pm and  7-9:45pm on Monday -Saturday. Adult only swimming is from 5-6pm Monday - Saturday.  Family Night is Sunday evening from 6:30-8:30pm, and  parents must be present in the pool with their children.

Season Ticket Rates: Family - $90 / Single - $50

Single Admissions: Children 14 & Under - $2 / Adults - $3

Wading Pool - $1

Summer Fun at Carrington Swimming Pool

WALK CARRINGTON!

Get out your walking shoes and join us for weekly walks this summer!  "Walk Carrington" is a part of the Healthy Community Committee. 

DATE	TIME	LOCATION / SPONSOR
July 8th	Noon	Carrington Health Center (east lot)
July 10th	7pm	Carrington Health Center (east lot)
July 16th	7pm	Courthouse / Foster County Public Health
July 18th	Noon	Courthouse / Foster County Public Health
July 22nd	Noon	Carrington Fitness Center
July 24th	7pm	Carrington Fitness Center
July 30th	7pm	Gate City Bank
August 1st	Noon	Carrington Police (Main Street)
August 5th	Noon	Trinity Lutheran Church
August 7th	7pm	Trinity Lutheran Church
August 13th	7pm	Carrington Elementary School
August 15th	Noon	Carrington High School
August 19th	Noon	Carrington Chamber (Main Street)
August 21st	7pm	Carrington City Library
August 27th	7pm	SuperValu
August 29th	Noon	SuperValu
September 2nd	Noon	Carrington City Hall
September 4th	7pm	Carrington City Hall
September 8th	7pm	Carrington Youth Center
September 10th	Noon	Carrington Youth Center
September 16th	Noon	Dakota Central Telecommunications
September 18th	7pm	Dakota Central Telecommunications
September 22nd	7pm	Carrington Health Center (east lot)
September 24th	Noon	Carrington Health Center (last one!

Noon walks will be 30-45 minutes; 7pm walks will be 45 minutes - 1 hour.

In case of inclement weather, we will still meet at the starting location and find an indoor walking option.

FOSTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE

COURTHOUSE

CARRINGTON

WATERTOWER

THE CHIEFTAIN

MAIN STREET

POST OFFICE

PUTNAM HOUSE

More info about Carrington, ND.

Carrington, North Dakota, The Central City

Carrington Chamber of Commerce

Carrington, North Dakota: Wikipedia

Carrington, ND: Citi-Data.Com

North Dakota University: Carrington Research Extension  Center

US Census: Quick facts - Carrington, North Dakota

US Census: Quick Facts - Foster County, ND

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