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Kids Show off the Quality of Life in Western North Dakota

Kids Show off the Quality of Life in Western North Dakota

by Mike Kopp | Oct 10, 2022 | family, Little Missouri River, Little Missouri State Park, McKenzie County, MHA Nation, North Dakota Badlands, Places to go, Quality of Life

Kids and quality of life in the West Have you ever noticed you are around something a lot, but you don’t notice it? Then, once you notice, you can’t help but notice it every time. That happened to me this summer.  We shifted our focus this summer from hiking and...
Go to This County Fair to see how Dads and Moms make it a success

Go to This County Fair to see how Dads and Moms make it a success

by Mike Kopp | Sep 6, 2022 | Cowboys, Culture, Fair, North Dakota, Photoblog, Slope County, Things To Do

Show, not just tell. (A startling image above, isn’t it.  Innocent clean little blonde and those dirty pigs. Both drinking water.) We sure did not expect anything this vibrant and entertaining when we decided to head to Amidon, North Dakota.  So, this Slope...
You’re Invited — MHA Invites You to Enjoy This Powwow Season Celebration

You’re Invited — MHA Invites You to Enjoy This Powwow Season Celebration

by Mike Kopp | Aug 1, 2022 | History, MHA Nation, Native American, North Dakota Badlands, Things To Do

A Brief Tutorial The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara people celebrate their heritage this summer in the badlands. The rugged backdrop makes for a rich frame for the powwows such as the Mandaree Powwow, Twin Buttes and Little Shell.  And you’re invited to come take a...
It’s Weekend Number 2 of hypnotic colors at Tobacco Gardens Kite Fest

It’s Weekend Number 2 of hypnotic colors at Tobacco Gardens Kite Fest

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...
We’re Impressed With Watford City’s first Terrific Food Truck Rodeo

We’re Impressed With Watford City’s first Terrific Food Truck Rodeo

by Mike Kopp | Jun 4, 2022 | cooking, Food, Foodie, grill, McKenzie County, Places to go, Quality of Life, Watford City

We hit the jackpot at our first terrific food truck rodeo The movable food truck rodeo shows up in different North Dakota cities almost every weekend.  The food trucks are from all over the state, and they converge at each food truck rodeo to serve up a gastronomical...
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