You’ll be astounded by this marvelous breath-taking rugged Badlands region

You’ll be astounded by this marvelous breath-taking rugged Badlands region

by | Jun 27, 2022 | Dunn County, Hike, Little Missouri River, Little Missouri State Park, North Dakota Badlands, North Dakota scenery, Places to go, Things To Do

See How it is Unusual and Impressive For this Iowa farm boy, the extreme landscape of the northern tip of the Badlands was impacting. It was my first trail ride in the Little Missouri State Park. Fortunately, the horse I rode was well trained and handled the narrow...
This Lakeside Recreation Area on the Little Missouri Needs Water, But Still Attracts Campers

This Lakeside Recreation Area on the Little Missouri Needs Water, But Still Attracts Campers

by | May 30, 2022 | Dunn County, family, Lake Sakakawea, Little Missouri Bay, Little Missouri River, North Dakota, North Dakota Badlands, North Dakota scenery, Photoblog, Places to go, Things To Do

Return to the Little Missouri Recreation Area When we last saw the Little Missouri Recreation Area, it was a promising grassy area with boat trailers backed up, waiting to reconnect with their fishing boats. That story is here.   Since then, it’s apparent;...
These 11 Photos show why the Theodore Roosevelt National Park is so Beautiful

These 11 Photos show why the Theodore Roosevelt National Park is so Beautiful

by | Apr 16, 2022 | Hike, Little Missouri National Grasslands, Little Missouri River, Medora, North Dakota scenery, Photoblog, Photography, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Things To Do, Watford City

National Park Week Begins This Weekend Since this is #NationalParkWeek, you have a reason to visit.  The South Unit is open and the website says it’s a free visit. No admission fee. .  Here’s what you will see, Eleven photos to whet your appetite. Learn...
Get a spectacular view of the Badlands color with this simple move

Get a spectacular view of the Badlands color with this simple move

by | Apr 2, 2022 | Billings County, Dickinson, Grassy Butte, Little Missouri River, McKenzie County, Medora, North Dakota, North Dakota scenery, Photoblog, Photography, Stark County, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, US Forest Service, Watford City

Watch the western sky Weather changes west to east.  So on a cloudy, overcast day, keep watching the western horizon to get an impressive view of the badlands. Look for a break in the clouds right at the horizon.  When the sun gets down to that point, be prepared. The...
5 Landmarks in the Beautiful Badlands Look Like Their Name — Battleship Butte is one.

5 Landmarks in the Beautiful Badlands Look Like Their Name — Battleship Butte is one.

by | Jan 24, 2022 | History, Little Missouri River, Marmarth, McKenzie County, North Dakota history, North Dakota scenery, outdoors, Photography, Places to go, Road Trip

Before there was Google maps. Before there was Rand McNally.  People got around the rugged beautiful badlands by naming and recognizing landmarks.  They carry descriptive names, and if you use your imagination, you can see why. Battleship Butte Imagine a ship in the...
A low Sun Makes Sunday Afternoon Drive a Treasury of Impressive Winter Landscapes.

A low Sun Makes Sunday Afternoon Drive a Treasury of Impressive Winter Landscapes.

by | Jan 22, 2022 | Little Missouri National Grasslands, North Dakota scenery, North Dakota winter, outdoors, Photoblog, Photography, Places to go, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Watford City

Winter Landscapes are easy to miss when you stay sheltered. So, get in your car and enjoy the winter landscape beauty. A low sun creates beautiful winter landscapes in the hills and valleys leading to the Badlands. We started out at New Town, and got a good reminder...