by Mary Tastad | Nov 2, 2018 | journal, Mild-mannered Explorers, North Dakota Badlands, outdoors, Places to go, Things To Do
These North Dakota Badlands ARE big enough. When the Theodore Roosevelt National Park has a flood of people interfering with solitude and enjoyment, there are options. The Mild Mannered Explorers discovered the options are even better than expected. No room, no space,...
by Mary Tastad | Oct 8, 2018 | Halliday, History, journal, MHA Nation, Mild-mannered Explorers, Missouri River, North Dakota history, North Dakota scenery, Places to go, Twin Buttes
Hiking to a town that does not exist “Hey, you wanna check out a historic town? It’s the home of a champion basketball team, a hospital, a mission, a couple of large schools, a bustling retail community,” he asked her. “It’ll mean a bit of a hike.” “Sure. How...
by Mary Tastad | Oct 7, 2018 | History, journal, Missouri River, North Dakota history, Places to go, Snap Shot Sunday, Snowden Bridge
Mondak carries a grizzly history It didn’t start out to become a legend. Built on the state line, Mondak, the legendary wild town of 100 years ago served alcohol on the Montana side of town. The North Dakota side was dry. The town played an important role as...
by Mary Tastad | Oct 1, 2018 | journal, Medora, Road Trip, Things To Do, Watford City
Bridges aren’t the only way to cross the Little Missouri River. We found several unusual crossing including a cable car on a cable across the river. But that’s off limits. These three are our favorite unusual crossings that you can access. VVV Crossing South...
by Mary Tastad | Sep 28, 2018 | journal, North Dakota Badlands, North Dakota scenery, Photoblog, Photography, Places to go, Road Trip
Find the road. It’s on the map It wasn’t too long ago that people actually drove from one side to the other — but we wouldn’t. In narrow cars or buggies, they crossed the pass. Drive it now? Nope. Maybe the Devil drives across. He’s...
by Mary Tastad | Aug 27, 2018 | journal, Medora, Mild-mannered Explorers, outdoors, Photography, Places to go, Things To Do
National Park Wildlife The wild horses of the Badlands are a feature attraction of the South Unit of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park near Medora. They’re wary animals and will not let you get close — unless they want to. It’s their choice, not...
