by Mike Kopp | Sep 9, 2022 | History, Little Missouri River, McKenzie County, North Dakota Badlands, North Dakota history, North Dakota scenery, Road Trip, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Yellowstone River
What’s your pleasure? Bask in nature? Dive into deep history? What to do in Watford City for fun will fill your half-day. It’s like this: #1 Bask in nature Take 20 minutes and $20, head south on Highway 85. It’s only 15 miles or so, and...
by Mike Kopp | Jul 21, 2022 | Billings County, Dickinson, Fairfield, Golden Valley County, Grassy Butte, Little Missouri River, McKenzie County, Medora, Montana, North Dakota, North Dakota Badlands, North Dakota scenery, Places to go, Road Trip, Sidney, Stark County, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Watford City, Yellowstone River
Bikers ride this motorcycle day-trip following a route where Theodore Roosevelt hunted and ranched. They start at the Hub of the Badlands, Watford City. It’s one of the best motorcycle day-trips in western North Dakota and eastern Montana. Bikers Circle the TR...
by 2wheels2lanes1camera | Jul 21, 2022 | Culture, Inspiration, McKenzie County, Quality of Life
Roll On I live in rural Western North Dakota. So, to get anywhere, well, it requires some time. I love to drive in western North Dakota and notice things. Recently my husband and I went on a small road trip to Dickinson and back. This time I was the passenger and...
by Mike Kopp | Jul 11, 2022 | History, McKenzie County, Montana, North Dakota history, North Dakota scenery, outdoors, Places to go, Then and now, Watford City, Yellowstone River
People return often to walk this historic tunnel and lift bridge. Preparation Pack up your walking shoes, camera, flashlight, and a picnic lunch for an afternoon trip to North Dakota’s only historic tunnel and lift bridge. This little jaunt will give you time...
by Mike Kopp | Jul 1, 2022 | Hike, Little Missouri River, McKenzie County, North Dakota Badlands, North Dakota scenery, outdoors, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Things To Do
1. Go When It’s Green Now’s the time hike the National Park After a couple of exceptionally dry years, the Badlands are lookin’ pretty good this time of year. That makes it an exceptionally beautiful time to hike the National Park interior....
by Mike Kopp | Jun 10, 2022 | Lake Sakakawea, McKenzie County, North Dakota, Places to go, Things To Do, Watford City
Here’s a good way to get out and do something you probably haven’t done since you were a kid — go fly a kite at the Kite Fest at Tobacco Gardens. The weather is cooperating and the crowds are headed to Tobacco Gardens to go fly a kite. The resort is...
