by Mike Kopp | Feb 6, 2022 | Church, Lake Sakakawea, Marmarth, Native American, North Dakota history, Places to go
North Dakota’s Historic Landmarks Draw Reader’s Attention It seems like the odder, the better. You can read about the top spots here, and find Badlands landmarks like these on a road trip. I was surprised when I found out the other day what attracts...
by Mike Kopp | Dec 10, 2021 | History, Lake Sakakawea, McKenzie County, MHA Nation, North Dakota Badlands, North Dakota history
Hidden for 50 years I touched a rare piece of history a few years ago when I found the original Four Bears Monument. It hadn’t been seen for 50 years. In 2005 It appeared, and now that lake levels are so low, it is visible again, but you can’t walk out to it. It...
by Mike Kopp | Sep 19, 2021 | History, Lake Sakakawea, MHA Nation, Missouri River
There’s something about visiting landmarks that inspires my imagination and nostalgia. Those moments prompt me to hearken back to a time no one can see. That’s how it was for me when I visited one landmark: Elbowoods Memorial Congregational Church....
by Mary Tastad | Jun 13, 2020 | Hike, History, Lake Sakakawea, Native American, North Dakota, Road Trip
Summer Search for Nux Baa Ga Trail and Elbowoods Our search for the Nux Baa Ga Trail and Elbowoods took us across the colorful face of North Dakota. Fields of bright yellow and gold, and grasslands of emerald green were beautiful against the bright blue...
by Mike Kopp | Oct 8, 2018 | Halliday, History, journal, MHA Nation, Mild-mannered Explorers, Missouri River, North Dakota history, North Dakota scenery, Places to go, Twin Buttes
Hiking to a town that does not exist “Hey, you wanna check out a historic town? It’s the home of a champion basketball team, a hospital, a mission, a couple of large schools, a bustling retail community,” he asked her. “It’ll mean a bit of a hike.” “Sure. How...
