by Mary Tastad | May 30, 2022 | Dunn County, family, Lake Sakakawea, Little Missouri Bay, Little Missouri River, North Dakota, North Dakota Badlands, North Dakota scenery, Photoblog, Places to go, Things To Do
Return to the Little Missouri Recreation Area When we last saw the Little Missouri Recreation Area, it was a promising grassy area with boat trailers backed up, waiting to reconnect with their fishing boats. That story is here. Since then, it’s apparent;...
by Mary Tastad | Mar 22, 2022 | Art, Culture, family, History, Little Missouri National Grasslands, Little Missouri River, McKenzie County, MHA Nation, North Dakota, Places to go, Quality of Life, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Watford City
These days, Watford City has become the place for small to large meeting. Watford City is the hub for sporting events and activities. I’m not sure when it happened. It kinda caught me by surprise. For me, Watford City has always been a cool drink on a hot...
by Mary Tastad | Sep 7, 2021 | Art, Culture, family, Food, McKenzie County, Places to go, Quality of Life
Farmers’ markets back in the day No bib overalls in that farmers market photo above. Right? As a kid, I first became aware of farmers coming to town with produce. It didn’t seem to be such a grand affair. They were casual. Just a pickup or two parked on main...
by Mary Tastad | Aug 29, 2021 | family, Hike, North Dakota Badlands, Places to go, Quality of Life, Things To Do
Beauty and health benefits all in one shot! Sure the Badlands are beautiful — and that’s why the Beautiful Badlands caps are popular — people like to brag about the Badlands. And the folks we write about who use the Badlands for their health regimen...
by Mary Tastad | Aug 22, 2021 | family, Lake Sakakawea, McKenzie County, Missouri River, Native American, North Dakota, Photoblog, Road Trip
The summer’s powwow circuit builds toward large celebrations such as the Little Shell Powwow at New Town, North Dakota. When we are fortunate to attend my home powwow at Twin Buttes, or the others at Mandaree, White Shield, and Parshall, we know we are seeing...
by Mary Tastad | Aug 15, 2021 | cooking, family, Food, grill, McKenzie County, North Dakota, Photoblog, Watford City
End of work on a Friday afternoon. Hungry? Thirsty? Watford City answered the call this weekend with ribs, drinks and Wynonna at the annual Best of the West Ribfest. Best of the West Ribfest Barbeque food is only one of the attractions drawing in thousands to Main...
