Sheyenne National Grassland

National Treasure Visited #26 on Shea’s Ultimate American Quest
First Experienced During Quest On: August 6, 2024

Tucked away in southeastern North Dakota, Sheyenne National Grassland is a rare and beautiful expanse of tallgrass prairie, covering over 70,000 acres. It is the only national grassland in the United States situated in the tallgrass prairie region, making it a vital ecological treasure. The grassland is home to a rich diversity of native plants and wildlife, including the endangered Dakota skipper butterfly and the greater prairie chicken, a species of concern.

The grassland offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers, hikers, and equestrians, with over 30 miles of trails, including the scenic North Country National Scenic Trail. Rolling sandhills, wooded draws, and wildflower-filled meadows offer an ever-changing landscape that invites exploration year-round.

As a national site, Sheyenne National Grassland plays a crucial role in preserving a vanishing ecosystem. It provides habitat for rare species, supports sustainable grazing practices, and helps maintain the natural heritage of the Northern Plains. Whether you’re seeking solitude, wildlife watching, or a deeper connection to America’s prairie legacy, Sheyenne National Grassland is a uniquely valuable destination worth experiencing.

A windmill surrounded by greenery stands in a grassy field within the Sheyenne National Grasslands under a partially cloudy sky.

Shea's Videos and Travel Journal Entries Tagged with Sheyenne National Grassland

A white wooden church, identified as Zion Lutheran Church, with a steeple stands behind a chain-link fence. The foreground includes several gravestones and a grassy field, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
As I was heading out of the Sheyenne National Grasslands, a church steeple caught my eye, and when I saw an unusual grave marker, I had to turn around and check it out.
A black Jeep with a roof rack is towing a teardrop camper on a dirt path through the dense trees and greenery of the Sheyenne National Grasslands.
A night in the Sheyenne National Grasslands was just what I needed - a little time in nature and a hike through tallgrass prairies and woodlands. Spectacular.
A black Jeep with a roof rack is towing a teardrop camper on a dirt path through the dense trees and greenery of the Sheyenne National Grasslands.
A narrow dirt path winds through a green, grassy meadow in the Sheyenne National Grasslands, with trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A grassy field with a narrow dirt path leading into the distance. The sky is partly cloudy, and the horizon features a line of distant trees, reminiscent of the serene landscapes found in Sheyenne National Grasslands.
A rural windmill tower stands next to a circular metal livestock water tank in a grassy field under the scattered clouds of the Sheyenne National Grasslands.
A collection of scattered animal bones lies on the grass, partially covered by green vegetation in the serene expanse of the Sheyenne National Grasslands.
A metal windmill with vines stands next to a large circular water trough in the open grass field of Sheyenne National Grasslands, under a partly cloudy sky.