Quality of Life

8 Frequently Asked Questions about the Badlands — and We Have Answers

Photos and Answers to Real Questions The Badlands really are a mystery, even to people who live here.  That's why…

3 years ago

Three Popular Trails Make it into the Top Reasons People Visit the Badlands

2020 turned out to be a year of outdoor activity, and hiking. So, we've written a lot about the trails…

3 years ago

2021 Looks Good from here –5 Badlands places you won’t believe in North Dakota

Badlands places you won't believe When is the last time you were able to shrug off the pressures of 2020? …

3 years ago

These are five (or six) of guaranteed unforgettable Badlands Attractions for 2021

This month, we're looking ahead to 2021 -- to make it better than 2020. Surveying readers interests, we found these…

3 years ago

Pick-a-peak for a fun healthy family outdoors activity this winter

Meet you at the top! Normally I think of hiking and climbing as a summer activity like in the photo…

3 years ago

The most useful gift for the outdoors person in your life

Boots or Mattress Years ago as a young construction worker, an older co-worker pointed out to me that the two…

3 years ago

Be the Family Sticky Superhero: Plan a Really Gooey S’more Fest

What's better than a campfire in the summer?  A campfire in winter! It's cozy, warm and sticky gooey with a…

3 years ago

Curious Families Hike to the Ice Caves on a Warm Sunday

Saturday Snapshot It's tough not to go outside while social-distancing. Here's one place that's open for you to get out. …

4 years ago

Most people don’t believe this is North Dakota

Have You Seen This in Person? Even some North Dakotans are surprised to see their state look like this. That…

4 years ago

Getting Off the Beaten Path and into the Middle of a Spring Roundup

Let me tell you a story about how we joined cowboys on a cattle drive A surprising find can reward…

4 years ago