Spend The Night In An Authentic 1870s Historic Homestead In The Middle Of North Dakota's Sheyenne Forest
By Leah|Published November 30, 2019
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Leah moved to North Dakota when she was 12 years old and has traveled from the Red River Valley to the badlands and many places in between. She loves small-town life and currently enjoys living on a small farm in the ND prairie. She's always had a passion for writing and has participated in novel writing challenges such as NaNoWriMo multiple times. Her favorite part about this job is recognizing small businesses that deserve a boost and seeing the positive affect her articles can have on their traffic, especially in rural areas that might have otherwise gone overlooked.
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If you’re looking for cozy accommodations to stay at this winter, or a fun and different way to experience nature in the summer, or just want a quiet getaway out in the woods — this is the spot for you. There aren’t many chances to sleep in a house quite as special as this one, and it’s right in North Dakota’s beautiful Sheyenne River Valley, tucked away in the trees. Experience it for yourself any time of the year:
North Dakota's beautiful Fort Ransom State Park is tucked away in the forest of the Sheyenne River Valley, and it's perfect for visiting any time of the year.
These densely forested hills are great for more than hiking or horseback rides, they're also perfect for camping and getaways, and Fort Ransom State Park has all you could ever need for just that.
There is an old historic homestead in the park that looks absolutely stunning among the trees. Along with an old barn and other buildings, there's a house that you can spend the night in yourself.
The Bjone House was originally built in 1879, earlier than North Dakota was even officially a state. It's been carefully updated with modern amenities without losing its historic charm.
The house has three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a full kitchen. When staying at the Bjone House, you'll be renting the entire thing for yourself. This is perfect and cozy for an entire family getaway or a forest vacation with friends.
Warm up next to the old wood-fired stove in the winter or sit out back on the deck overlooking the Sheyenne River during the summer. There are plenty of nearby trails, both for hiking and snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, making it perfect for a day of fun outdoors and evenings in comfort.
With its awesome history, perfect location among the trees, and simply picturesque quality, the Bjone House in Fort Ransom State Park might just be your new favorite destination when you need a getaway.
To make reservations for the Bjone House, visit the Fort Ransom State Park webpage. The house is available to rent during any season of the year.
Did you know there was a historic homestead at this state park? One of the other amazing state parks in North Dakota has more than just an old house — and you’ve got to check it out.
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