History

A Killer Blizzard Convinced People to Restore the Bison Herds

Bison Power Bison may be the largest North American animal in North America, and that's part of why they are…

1 year ago

YIKES! The Wild North Dakota Badlands earn the name “Badlands.”

6 exciting books about the Badlands: myths, and legends, lynchings, murders and killer blizzards that shaped the people of the…

1 year ago

10 Traditional Native American Recipes You’re Going to Love During the Holidays

Native American Foods You'll Love The Holiday Season is filled with traditions, especially food traditions.  You'll love these Traditional Native…

1 year ago

You Decide. Is this spooky story true?

The spooky stories Are they true? You decide. Okay, I don't know how to separate truth from fiction, superstition from…

2 years ago

What a Way to Die at Fort Buford

It's all in the cemetery records. Killed at Fort Buford. A brief history of Fort Buford -- Murder and Suicide…

2 years ago

What you can do with a fun half-day in Watford City? (An Itinerary)

What's your pleasure? Bask in nature? Dive into deep history? What to do in Watford City for fun will fill…

2 years ago

Centuries of History at the Twin Buttes Traditional Powwow

You haven't always been able to attend the Twin Butte Traditional Powwow. But now you can. Only Since the 60s…

2 years ago

You’re Invited — MHA Invites You to Enjoy This Powwow Season Celebration

A Brief Tutorial The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara people celebrate their heritage this summer in the badlands. The rugged backdrop…

2 years ago

Itinerary — Walk an Afternoon Historic Tunnel and Lift Bridge Trip

People return often to walk this historic tunnel and lift bridge. Preparation Pack up your walking shoes, camera, flashlight, and…

2 years ago

4th of July Patriotism Starts Early with Flags at the Killdeer Mountain Rodeo

Flag Time We love going to the Killdeer Mountain Roundup Rodeo. To us it seems about as authentic as you…

2 years ago