by Mike Kopp | 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...
by Mike Kopp | Jun 17, 2022 | family, Mild-mannered Explorers, Missouri River, Montana, Native American, North Dakota, North Dakota history, Places to go, Things To Do
This Weekend This weekend, June 17-19, 2022 is the biggest event at Fort Union. It’s the Fort Union Rendezvous. Trappers and traders from all over Canada and the US descend on the historic site, much like they did in 1830. Fort Union Trading Post was not a...
by Mike Kopp | Jun 10, 2022 | Lake Sakakawea, McKenzie County, North Dakota, Places to go, Things To Do, Watford City
Here’s a good way to get out and do something you probably haven’t done since you were a kid — go fly a kite at the Kite Fest at Tobacco Gardens. The weather is cooperating and the crowds are headed to Tobacco Gardens to go fly a kite. The resort is...
by Mike Kopp | 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;...
by Mike Kopp | Apr 23, 2022 | Culture, History, Killdeer, Little Missouri National Grasslands, Little Missouri River, MHA Nation, Native American, North Dakota Badlands, Road Trip, Things To Do
Scenic Highway 22 – Six stops Dickinson to New Town — 4 Different Cultures in the Badlands 95 miles. 4 hours with stops. A paved highway takes you through at least 4 different cultures in the Badlands: Oil, Ranching, Bohemian and Native American. ...
by Mike Kopp | 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...
