Driving in western North Dakota: an absolute favorite thing to do
Roll On I live in rural Western North Dakota. So, to get anywhere, well, it requires some time. I love to drive in western North Dakota and notice things. Recently my husband and I went on a small road trip to Dickinson and back. This time I was the passenger and...
The Bridge — Inspiration from the Badlands
The Bridge A bridge is a structure built to span physical obstacles without closing the way underneath such as a body of water, valley or road, for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle. There are many different designs that each serve a particular...
Three Toes — An Extraordinary Ruthless Outlaw
Extraordinary Outlaw The Little Missouri River – ranging northward some 560 miles from its source in Wyoming, through Montana and South Dakota, to its rendezvous with the Big Missouri in North Dakota – has seen its share of history and drama. A number of outlaws have...
Why are there two forts just walking distance apart? A history of Fort Buford with photos
Fort Union vs Fort Buford Two forts. One a fur trade outpost, the other an Army installation. So close together. Why? Visitors to the southern edge of Williams County in North Dakota get two forts in one short trip: Fort...