by Mike Kopp | Jul 23, 2022 | Boating, Dunn County, Fishing, Killdeer, Lake Sakakawea, Little Missouri Bay, Little Missouri National Grasslands, North Dakota Badlands, outdoors, Photoblog, Photography, Places to go, Snapshot Saturday, Summer
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. ...
by Mike Kopp | Jul 3, 2022 | Cowboys, Dunn County, Little Missouri River, North Dakota, North Dakota Badlands, Photoblog, Places to go, Quality of Life, Summer
Mud — It’s to Play in Yesterday’s trail riding kids are today’s Little Missouri River mud-playing kids. The kids at the Trail Ride Family Bible Camp at the Little Missouri State Park get bussed to the Little Missouri River mud. I’ll bet...
by Mike Kopp | Jul 14, 2019 | Art, Food, Places to go, Summer, Things To Do
Note: The Renaissance Festival didn’t make it through the month. After this story was published, the event canceled and refunded tickets. No word on its future. Knights and Damsels? Let’s find out! For months we’ve heard about a big event in...
by Mike Kopp | Jul 7, 2019 | Billings County, Medora, North Dakota Badlands, North Dakota scenery, outdoors, Photography, Places to go, Quality of Life, Summer
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...
by Mike Kopp | Jul 4, 2019 | Quality of Life, rodeo, Summer
Respect You will never see a cowboy take a knee, or claim to be offended by an American symbol. In fact, quite the opposite. Many would knock your lights out rather than let you disrespect the American flag. Right Up Front No small town rodeo announcer has to...
by Mike Kopp | Jun 29, 2019 | flowers, Hike, McKenzie County, North Dakota Badlands, North Dakota scenery, outdoors, Places to go, Summer, Things To Do, Watford City
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...
