A Gloomy Day Reverses Itself We found out what happens if you wait until the last minute to catch a badlands sunset. You might miss it, or you might get a rewarding glimpse like we did. Cold and Gloomy It was a cold November evening. Was it still daylight? It was...
Cowboy Recipes! What’s as important as fireworks on the Fourth of July? Food! No gathering in the grasslands and badlands of western North Dakota and eastern Montana is without the smell of meat grilling! Add to that a few accompaniments, and...
It’s National Park Week. April 20 -28, 2019 ….and a wonderful time to visit the north and south units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. It’s Beautiful Out There. And It’s Wild! There’s plenty of wild life waiting for...
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,...
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...
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...