What does North Dakota Have to Offer?

Jeszrai Muscha • August 10, 2022

Things that make our state unique and awesome

Did you know that North Dakota holds the Guinness World Record for the most snow angels made simultaneously in one place? Yes, North Dakota gets really cold. It gets A LOT of snow in the winter months used to make snow angels, snowmen and snow castles. But our state has a lot more to offer!

Wahpeton, North Dakota, is home to Chahinkapa Zoo. It is the first zoo built in the state and stretches over 29 acres. It features over 200 animals with a clean, green and natural setting where visitors can view native North Dakota wildlife as well as exotic and endangered species.

Some people might ask themselves, “I wonder where I could see the world’s largest buffalo statue?” That answer would be Jamestown, North Dakota. Its name is ‘Dakota Thunder,’ stands 26 feet tall and weighs about as much as five average-sized African Elephants, or 30 average-sized automobiles!

If you feel the need for speed, there’s a place for you at the Jamestown Speedway. Especially at the end of September when it’s a race and a festival. Fans and racers gather to have a chili cook off, bean bag tournament and crown the Stampede Champions. Other special events include NOSA 410 Sprint Cars, Wissota NLRA Late Models, the Dakota Classic Modified Tour and more!

While the cold in North Dakota isn’t everyone’s favorite, we make the most of it in a variety of ways!

Downhill Skiing at Huff Hills, Frost Fire Park, or Bottineau Winter Park
Ice Fishing at Devils Lake, Lake Sakakawea, Lake Audubon, or Icelandic and Lake Metigoshe State Parks
Sledding and Ice-Skating
Snowmobiling
North of Normal Frostival in Fargo, a festival with activities such as snow golf, cardboard sled race, hot cocoa cook off, ice-skating costume contest and more!

North Dakota is home to many of Scandinavian descent. In Minot, there is a large summer festival held in the Scandinavian Heritage Park with everything from traditional Maypole dances to quilting demonstrations. However, there’s also another large demographic of German folk! So, of course, Oktoberfests are held in Fargo, Hankinson and Mandan in September. Each location hosts its own German cuisine, beer tasting, beer gardens and more beer events throughout the area!

Wind is an integral aspect of North Dakota. In fact it’s the 4th windiest state in the country, so thankfully there’s a kite flying festival held every May in Garrison, ND. There are kite makers, professional and stunt kite fliers, and other demonstrations at the festival, but the best part is enjoying flying your own kites - all kites are allowed!

This list only scratches the surface of all the spectacular and unique qualities held in the Great Plains of North Dakota. With the state only being 300 miles wide, you won’t have to travel too far to find something fun to do! North Dakota is Prolific. That’s why it’s best to Rent Prolific. Live Prolific. Be Prolific.

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THE SNUGGLE IS REAL - Your guide to winterizing in North Dakota

By Jeszrai • September 10, 2025

We all know our ND winters can be brutal and have us questioning why we live in a place where the air feels like forced acupuncture. That’s why we want our residents to have a warm and cozy place to retreat to! For optimal comfort during our chilly torture season we have some helpful hints, tips and suggestions to help you through! Insulation is invaluable If the thermostat is set to 76 and it feels 60, it could very well be frigid air coming in from the windows. Our Prolific properties are no spring chickens and may have spots where Jack Frost creeps in. To keep him outside where he belongs, we recommend purchasing an insulation window kit ($10 at Walmart) to cover and seal the windows in the unit. Weather stripping under the doors can also be a game changer for keeping your rooms heated. There is a wide range of super cute and super effective choices on Amazon or at Walmart as well. Team Up to Warm Up! While freezing pipes can be a common annual event, there are ways we can ‘team up’ to help our plumbing and heating systems work properly throughout the “ber” months. Firstly, frozen pipes are the most common reason water pressure decreases and apartments feeling cold even with thermostats turned on high. The pipes can also burst, causing flooding and electrical hazards. To keep these things from happening, we highly recommend keeping the thermostat set to 65-75 degrees during winter. Be sure to keep working batteries in the thermostat as well. If your unit has a digital thermostat but the display is not showing, please replace the batteries. Keeping furniture off and away from the heat vents is also very important to keep the heat working properly. Remember the wise Boyscouts of America Motto: ALWAYS BE PREPARED While prevention is key, the risk still exists of losing heat or the heat not keeping up with our cold state. That is why it is crucial to have enough blankets and proper winter clothing on hand. Heat blankets, pads and portable heaters are all very helpful midwest winter necessities. If you do not own a portable heater and are in need of one due to having no heat, please call 701-566-8445 and we can have our agent deliver one to you. Warm drinks can also go a long way to keep you warm. Apple cider, hot chocolate, coffee, tea etc. are all delicious options to have on hand and keep you toasty! “We’re cold too!” - sincerely, all dakota insects Please do not fret when you see a mini pet! (We’re kidding.) All kinds of creepy crawlies may find their way into your apartment during the season. Pests are attracted to warmth as much as they are garbage. It is necessary to keep your areas clean of anything sticky or damp. Hang up towels to dry, take out the trash often and wipe your counters. Be sure to report any leaks right away. These habits can go a long way in keeping any unwanted guests from invading your cozy home. Call for help There are many things we can suggest to help fight the freezing temps, but should you need our help please have this information ready before reaching out for maintenance: Test the vents to see if they are hot or cold to the touch Please take and text photos of the setting and reading of the thermostat If it feels “too warm,” confirm nothing else could be heating up the unit - such as cooking or hot shower steam Check the hallways to check the building temperature These answers can help us decide how to proceed in offering the appropriate maintenance. We hope we can provide all of our Prolific residents with a safe and heated home this season!