by Mike Kopp | Nov 26, 2022 | Art, Cowboys, Missouri River, North Dakota history
6 places to find stories, myths, and legends — from lynchings to murders to killer blizzards. Ready to get the most out of the North Dakota Badlands experience? 6 “must-read” books about the Badlands What if you could stand on a Badlands hill...
by Mike Kopp | Jan 2, 2021 | Agriculture, Cowboys, History, McKenzie County, North Dakota history, Places to go, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Things To Do
Herd of cows? I remember the first time I saw longhorn cattle at the north unit of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. I was flummoxed, then, and for a long time after. “What’s a bunch of cows doing here?” I asked. It seemed like a North Dakota thing to do....
by Mike Kopp | Aug 16, 2020 | Cowboys, History, Montana, North Dakota, North Dakota history, Road Trip, South Dakota, Things To Do, US Forest Service
When cowboys returned from the Civil War, they faced problems: left untended for many months, even years, and their cattle herds became wild. Then, came the next challenges. They battled each other, weather and the U.S. Government to restore their cattle production. ...
by Mike Kopp | Jul 14, 2020 | Billings County, Bowman County, Cowboys, Golden Valley County, History, North Dakota history, Road Trip, Small towns, Things To Do
A Dusty Road trip Today we’re on a series of connecting gravel roads through the Badlands. We’re connecting towns such as Golva, Camp Crook and Deadwood. The trail is known for carrying cattle herds, outlaws, buffalo hunters and gold miners. But that was 100...
by Mike Kopp | Dec 31, 2019 | Agriculture, Billings County, Cowboys, family, North Dakota Badlands, Quality of Life
Let me tell you a story about how we joined cowboys on a cattle drive A surprising find can reward you when you get off the beaten path — even a cattle drive. You know what it feels like to have a bug urging you to step away from the crowd to see what else is...
