BISMARCK, N.D. (NDDC) – The North Dakota Department of Commerce (NDDC) announced that a total of $100,000 was award to six recipients of the 2022 Main Street Tourism Outdoor Recreation Grant.

The Sheyenne River Water Trail was awarded $20,000 for a water trail that will be North Dakota’s longest water trail with 42 paddle landings along 199 miles of the Sheyenne River from the north end of Lake Ashtabula, south to the Sheyenne National Grasslands. The grant funding will be used for improvements to landings like signage, kiosks, and floating docks.

Another $20,000 grant went to the Peaceful Valley Golf Clubhouse in Harvey, N.D. The grant will put the finishing touches to their new clubhouse such as a high-end golf simulator. The simulator will encourage year-round use and draw visitors to the facility throughout the year. The new equipment will also have a multi-sport function that has the capability to add hunting and shooting games.

The grant is designed to support new or expanding businesses that provide new outdoor recreation opportunities, improve visitor experiences, and have an emphasis on attracting visitors and visitor dollars to North Dakota communities.