by Mike Kopp | Oct 3, 2021 | Hike, McKenzie County, North Dakota scenery, Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Where to Hike in the Fall An enjoyable autumn hike with an easy climb got us here. We love to take advantage of a spare moment with nothing scheduled – or at least nothing that can’t be re-scheduled. Mary wanted to hike. Her whole self was aching for a hike. And it’s...
by Mike Kopp | Sep 22, 2021 | Hike, McKenzie County, North Dakota Badlands, Photography, Places to go, Road Trip, Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Autumn is officially here, and its time to see the fall colors in the Badlands. We took an afternoon this week to look down on the Little Missouri River. That’s where small trees and shrubs, cottonwood, green ash and some aspens wear their fall yellow. The...
by Mike Kopp | Sep 12, 2021 | cafe, Hike, History, Lake Sakakawea, Little Missouri National Grasslands, McKenzie County, Missouri River, North Dakota Badlands, North Dakota scenery, Places to go, Road Trip, Watford City
Birnt Hills? Yeah, I heard of Birnt Hills, but I never really had the motivation to check out the area. My bad. Now I wish I’d visited before now. It’s the kind of tranquil place that a lot of people would like to find these days. We were reminded of the Birnt...
by Mary Tastad | Sep 5, 2021 | Autumn, Hike, Inspiration, Little Missouri National Grasslands, McKenzie County, Mild-mannered Explorers, North Dakota, North Dakota Badlands, North Dakota scenery, Photoblog, Places to go, Road Trip, Snap Shot Sunday, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Watford City
Fall Already? Fall colors seemed to come on early in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota this year. So we spent time looking for them in the North Unit of the park in early September. We Weren’t Alone We seemed to have plenty...
by Mike Kopp | 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 Mike Kopp | Aug 21, 2021 | Hike, Little Missouri National Grasslands, Maah Daah Hey, McKenzie County, Medora, North Dakota scenery, Things To Do
Plan a hike — but first, how’s the weather? Is it a warm day? Take extra water. The dry humidity, the hot temps and the physical exertion require more water than you usually drink. Fanny packs (Wait! What? Are fanny packs still a thing? That’s so...
