Teddy Roosevelt Day set for Sept. 30

The Teddy Roosevelt Family Day Is planned for Sunday, Sept. 30 at McDowell Dam.

The free event runs from 1-5 p.m. and families can come and go at any time. It features many hands-on activities including archery, BB gun shooting, fishing, canoeing, animal tracks, duck identification, plant identification, camping, games, prizes and more.

The first 500 kids who attend also receive a free Teddy Roosevelt patch.

Organized by area Boy Scout, Girl Scout and 4-H organizations, Teddy Roosevelt Family Day is sponsored by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department and North Dakota Chapter of the Wildlife Society. In addition, a number of local wildlife groups have stepped forward to assist with the event.

McDowell Dam is 3.5 miles east of Bismarck on ND Highway 10, then one mile north.

Tags: outdoors, recreation