Cavalier County, along the northeastern edge of North Dakota just south of the U.S.-Canadian border, is a thriving place to live, work, and visit, with an estimated population of 3,800 in 2020. Agriculture drives the local economy, producing spring wheat, canola, soybeans, barley, corn, sunflowers, and honey, with crops from the area contributing food, feed, and fuel to the country and the world. Wind turbines also shape the landscape, and as of 2020, 133 turbines six to twelve miles south of Langdon, operated by a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, could generate enough electricity to power more than 47,000 homes. The county has three schools—Langdon Area Public School, St. Alphonsus Elementary School, and Munich Public School—and one hospital in the county seat of Langdon, along with several volunteer fire and medical response teams throughout the county. Recreational attractions include the Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area, known for scenic views, trails, river activities on the Pembina River, dinosaur fossil hunting, wildlife viewing and hunting, and year-round recreational, cultural, and educational activities at Frost Fire, as well as Mount Carmel Dam Recreational Area, which offers camping, fishing, boating, and an updated park and picnic area. Low crime rates, good schools, places to worship, a low cost of living, and many activities have made the county appealing to families.