McKenzie County

Readers Love These Bloodcurdling Wild West Murder Stories

Q. What do Mondak, Wheelock, and Fort Buford have in common?  A. A rail road that carried both good and…

2 years ago

How I Found the Historic Four Bears Monument Hidden Under Water

Hidden for 50 years I touched a rare piece of history a few years ago when I found the original…

2 years ago

Authentic Mexican Cuisine After a Hike in Western North Dakota? You Bet!!

  Really? Authentic Mexican? Really.  Authentic Mexican Cuisine, the real deal, in western North Dakota?  You're kidding.  Right?  That's what…

2 years ago

Why now is the best time for a close view of wildlife in the North Unit

They're Hungry When it Turns Cold Yeah, I'd much rather explore the Badlands when it's warm and comfortable. But the…

2 years ago

Every Town in the Badlands Honors Veterans

  Veterans Memorials in the Badlands It's part of the cowboy culture -- to volunteer and serve others in the…

2 years ago

Mild-mannered Explorers Travel Back Centuries to Fort Union

A cool wet September morning…and a traveling pair head west to the trading post they heard about.  That's because word…

2 years ago

Spectacular Fall Colors on the Maah Daah Hey Trail. An Outstanding Five Day Adventure in the Beautiful Badlands!

  The Maah Daah Hey Trail, One of the Best! The Maah Daah Hey Trail system in North Dakota is…

3 years ago

A quick trip for a rewarding autumn hike in the colorful Badlands

Where to Hike in the Fall An enjoyable autumn hike with an easy climb got us here. We love to…

3 years ago

Now is the time to catch fall colors in the Badlands.

Autumn is officially here, and its time to see the fall colors in the Badlands.   We took an afternoon…

3 years ago

Are these Missouri River hills at Watford City Birnt or Burnt?

Birnt Hills? Yeah, I heard of Birnt Hills, but I never really had the motivation to check out the area. …

3 years ago