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Absolutely the Best Taffy in the West!

Absolutely the Best Taffy in the West!

by Mary Tastad | Apr 30, 2019 | Billings County, family, Food, Medora, North Dakota, Tasty Tuesday

For Years and Years, Taffy A mainstay of the Medora, North Dakota business scene for years has been The Taffy Shop and Galley. Few people realize that this candy emporium is open year around, not just during tourist season.  And, they ship taffy world wide! Luscious...
Amazed by 5 rewarding hours of lively fun wildlife encounters

Amazed by 5 rewarding hours of lively fun wildlife encounters

by Mike Kopp | Apr 29, 2019 | Hike, Medora, North Dakota Badlands, Places to go, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Things To Do

You know those North Dakotans!  Every spring, they laugh at the past winter.  Or at least the wild horses and colts do. Wildlife is celebrating spring. One thing for sure, it’s tough to stay indoors — especially after this last long cold winter. Record...
Easter — a happy fresh start of new life in the Badlands

Easter — a happy fresh start of new life in the Badlands

by Mike Kopp | Apr 21, 2019 | Agriculture, North Dakota Badlands, Quality of Life, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Wildlife

Easter or Resurrection Sunday reminds us of “fresh starts” or “new life.” That’s not a difficult concept to grasp in the Badlands. Traveling through the region, around Easter, we see plenty of proof of new life or fresh starts. Scattered...
It’s Wild Out There!   National Park Week.   April 20 – 28, 2019

It’s Wild Out There! National Park Week. April 20 – 28, 2019

by Mary Tastad | Apr 20, 2019 | Billings County, History, Inspiration, McKenzie County, Medora, Mild-mannered Explorers, North Dakota, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Wildlife

It’s National Park Week.  April 20 -28, 2019 ….and a wonderful time to visit the north and south units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota.   It’s Beautiful Out There. And It’s Wild! There’s plenty of wild life waiting for...
Just a little farther was a happy reward

Just a little farther was a happy reward

by Mike Kopp | Apr 18, 2019 | flowers, Grassy Butte, Hike, McKenzie County, North Dakota Badlands, North Dakota scenery, outdoors, Places to go, Things To Do

That wonderful wife of mine—she wears me out! Off the couch on a Sunday afternoon An easy Sunday afternoon, and I’m stretched out on the couch for the traditional Sunday afternoon nap.  Before I close my eyes, I look over at her in her recliner, her bright blue eyes...
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