Centuries of History at the Twin Buttes Traditional Powwow

Centuries of History at the Twin Buttes Traditional Powwow

You haven’t always been able to attend the Twin Butte Traditional Powwow. But now you can. Only Since the 60s A couple of decades ago you would never find a local traditional powwow like this one at Twin Buttes.  They were illegal from 1900 until late in the...
Photos — Western North Dakota Enjoys this Kind of Summertime Green

Photos — Western North Dakota Enjoys this Kind of Summertime Green

Saturday Snapshot Summertime Green It seems like every time rain enters North Dakota this summer, the central Badlands get a dose — and that includes Dunn County. The Killdeer area is enjoying summertime green even now into the end of July as we shot these. ...
Itinerary — Walk an Afternoon Historic Tunnel and Lift Bridge Trip

Itinerary — Walk an Afternoon Historic Tunnel and Lift Bridge Trip

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...
Water is back in the gorgeous Little Missouri Bay Recreation Area

Water is back in the gorgeous Little Missouri Bay Recreation Area

Update We wrote earlier this summer that the gem at the Little Missouri Bay Recreation Area near Dunn Center was without water. Back then, conditions were dry, rain was scare, river levels were low, boat ramps were useless. Even then, though, the campsites were...
How to hike the National Park interior while it is green –astounding

How to hike the National Park interior while it is green –astounding

  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....