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. ...
Climbing Chimney Butte — a visual reward from a happy exhausting challenge

Climbing Chimney Butte — a visual reward from a happy exhausting challenge

For years, we’ve been curious about chimney butte – especially as we learn more about early cowboys, ranching and the settling of the west. We didn’t know what an impressive landmark it is — or the view from the top. We knew years ago we’d hike it when we...
5 smart hot weather alterations for Badlands explorations (and 7 tips)

5 smart hot weather alterations for Badlands explorations (and 7 tips)

Hot. Humid. Stormy.  Those are the summer conditions that impact outdoor activities — especially in the Badlands. The reflective rocky hillsides add to the bake of the day. And storms? There are few places on earth where storms can be as nasty and unpredictable...