by Mike Kopp | Feb 15, 2022 | Culture, Medora, North Dakota winter, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Things To Do, Winter
National Park in the Winter Since there hasn’t been much snow this winter, a visit to a national park in the winter isn’t at the top of many lists. But the scenic drives of both the North And South units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park are open. ...
by Mike Kopp | Feb 13, 2022 | cooking, grill, Mild-mannered Explorers, North Dakota Badlands, outdoors
Cast Iron Campfire Cooking I was talking the other day with a friend of mine, and he made the point that you can cook just about anything in cast iron. Yeah, I spose that’s true. I haven’t cooked everything in cast iron, so I don’t’ know. But this summer, we’re...
by Mary Tastad | Feb 9, 2022 | bar, cafe, eatery, sweetheart, Tasty Tuesday, Valentine's Day
Where will you dine with your Sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? We recently posted a question on social media: Where is the best place to take my sweetheart out for a meal for Valentine’s Day? We received immediate response, and lots of it! We took that as...
by Mike Kopp | Feb 6, 2022 | Church, Lake Sakakawea, Marmarth, Native American, North Dakota history, Places to go
North Dakota’s Historic Landmarks Draw Reader’s Attention It seems like the odder, the better. You can read about the top spots here, and find Badlands landmarks like these on a road trip. I was surprised when I found out the other day what attracts...
by Mike Kopp | Feb 4, 2022 | Grassy Butte, History, McKenzie County, North Dakota history, outdoors, Road Trip, Then and now, Things To Do
Fairview Liftbridge Cartwright Tunnel Grassy Butte Post Office Peaceful Valley Ranch Marmarth Opera House Let me tell ya about 5 unique structures or unusual buildings the badlands you’ll find only in the North Dakota Badlands. They were built for a specific use to...