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 | Aug 22, 2021 | family, Lake Sakakawea, McKenzie County, Missouri River, Native American, North Dakota, Photoblog, Road Trip
The summer’s powwow circuit builds toward large celebrations such as the Little Shell Powwow at New Town, North Dakota. When we are fortunate to attend my home powwow at Twin Buttes, or the others at Mandaree, White Shield, and Parshall, we know we are seeing...
by Mike Kopp | Aug 20, 2021 | Dickinson, History, Killdeer, MHA Nation, Montana, North Dakota, Places to go, Road Trip, Things To Do
Western road trips are all about the journey. It’s all about getting to some place where you would otherwise not visit. These three western road trips will take you through different cultures, different badlands and different prairies –and with all the...
by Mike Kopp | May 16, 2017 | journal, North Dakota history, Things To Do
“Hey, you wanna check out a historic town? It’s the home of a champion basketball team, a hospital, a mission, a couple large schools, a bustling retail community,” he asked her. “It’ll mean a bit of a hike.” “Sure. How much of a hike?” she asked. “Depends on...
