Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway - Valley City, Interstate 94 Exit 292

The first nationally designated byway in North Dakota interprets the theme: "Hidden Treasure of the Great Plains- The Sheyenne River and the interaction of the people with the land over time."

In a state known for its flat, endless horizon, take a dip in the tree-speckled, snaking Sheyenne River Valley on a nationally designated scenic byway. The human relationship with the river and land is explored in 29 interpretive panels over a 63 mile drive from Baldhill Dam (twelve miles north of Valley City) south to Lisbon. Quaint towns and farmsteads lend an Americana charm to your journey.

Five Must See Sites:

• Lake Ashtabula/Baldhill Dam- 27 mile lake with numerous recreational opportunities
  
  
• Valley City Historic Bridge Tour/Medicine Wheel Park- 8 scenic bridges and Native American medicine wheel replica of a with interpretive panels
  
  
• Fort Ransom State Park/Village of Fort Ransom- 887 acre park and Norwegian village established in 1878
  
  
• Sheyenne State Forest- Some of the best birding in North Dakota
  
  
• Wadeson Cabin/Walker Dam- 1879 hewn-oak cabin and the remains of an old stone mill dam

Website: www.hellovalley.com or call Valley City Convention & Visitor Bureau at 701-845-1891
or 1-888-288-1891