Grand Forks is a bustling city surrounded by nature in North Dakota. Although the city has shopping centers, restaurants and a great many stores and shops, it is first and foremost prized by outdoor lovers looking for vast open spaces. Thanks to the Ralph Engelstad hockey stadium the city hosts great sport events. The state of Dakota is famous for its vast green expanses, its iconic cow-boys and the rodeo shows organized all along the summer. It is an ideal place for those looking for some immersion in the traditional American culture.