The Mandan Raging Rivers Waterpark hosted Everybody Swims on July 1 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The event was open to special needs or differently abled children and their family members to experience Raging Rivers in a fun and inclusive environment. Admission was $6 per person. Patrons had access to the kiddie pool, lazy river, tube slides, and the bathhouse. Facility Supervisor Brittni Auch explained how Raging Rivers creates an environment that is fun and safe for this sor

The Mandan Progress Organization announced the USA Patriots Kids Campers as Grand Marshal for the Mandan Independence Day Parade. The decision aligns with the parade theme, titled “Celebrating America’s Past Times.” The USA Patriots is a non-profit whose mission is to bring athletic and veteran amputees together to promote the benefits of inclusive sport and therapeutic recreational activities. Through the Kids Camp, veteran athletes serve as coaches and role models. They sh

A new kayak launch at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park provides visitors with a new way to explore the park. Thanks to the help of an anonymous donor, the launch was recently placed along the banks of the Missouri River and is free to use. The park does not offer kayak rentals, so visitors must bring their own to the launch. Although there are numerous launches at other parks in North Dakota, this is the first kayak launch at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park. Fort Lincoln Stat