by Mary Tastad | Jul 10, 2018 | Dunn County, Food, North Dakota, Tasty Tuesday
Happy Birthday USA! July in America. It’s when we celebrate Independence Day, the birth of our free nation. We spend time outdoors, and what could be more All-American on a hot summer day than Rodeo and BBQ! We experienced the best of both when we attended...
by Mike Kopp | Jul 9, 2018 | journal, North Dakota scenery, outdoors, Places to go, Road Trip, Things To Do
It seems that summers can be quiet intense here in the Northern Plains. The days are long, the activities are packed and we do as much as we can before winter sets in. Sometimes it’s good to have a place to find absolute quiet, peace, rest, isolation —...
by Mike Kopp | Jul 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
An American tradition is a family affair. And though it is a contest for cowboys, fans come from all walks of life. They are cowboy families and they are city folk. The annual contest is how cowboys celebrate America’s birthday in the Badlands. While we...
by Mike Kopp | Jul 6, 2018 | Dunn County, family, Killdeer, North Dakota history, Places to go, Things To Do
Museums get a bad rap. They can be dark, dank, dull, dusty and a place where kids avoid. Not this one. Overlooking the historic Dunn County valley is the Dunn County Museum. It is bright, clean and fun. The museum folks cater to children. During the school year,...
by Mike Kopp | Jul 4, 2018 | Dunn County, journal, Killdeer, North Dakota history, Photoblog, Places to go, Things To Do
Authentic Americana Even before this part of the North American continent had states, cowboys raised cattle here to feed America. It is physically hard, demanding job. These guys are tough athlets and to prove it, they created 3-way contests. Cowboy vs Cowboy vs...
