North Dakota’s long history of preserving natural resources makes this a top destination for healthy, outdoor lifestyles. The Theodore Roosevelt National Park, a 70k acre landscape, is the perfect place for recreations such as hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, and more. North Dakota’s economy relies heavily on farming and agriculture, which creates an environment for healthy food preferences. A flourishing sports culture from hockey teams to the NCAA builds a prevalent fitness focus across the state.

Interesting things to know about North Dakota: 

• 90% of North Dakota’s land is devoted to farming.
• North Dakota provides the majority of America’s flaxseed productions, a powerful health food perfect in smoothies. 
• North Dakota’s laws require that pharmacies be owned by local pharmacists as opposed to national chains.