You’ll be astounded by this marvelous breath-taking rugged Badlands region

You’ll be astounded by this marvelous breath-taking rugged Badlands region

by | 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...
This Lakeside Recreation Area on the Little Missouri Needs Water, But Still Attracts Campers

This Lakeside Recreation Area on the Little Missouri Needs Water, But Still Attracts Campers

by | 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;...
Road Trip — Drive Paved Roads — Enjoy 4 Distinct Fascinating Cultures

Road Trip — Drive Paved Roads — Enjoy 4 Distinct Fascinating Cultures

by | 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. ...
Get a spectacular view of the Badlands color with this simple move

Get a spectacular view of the Badlands color with this simple move

by | Apr 2, 2022 | Billings County, Dickinson, Grassy Butte, Little Missouri River, McKenzie County, Medora, North Dakota, North Dakota scenery, Photoblog, Photography, Stark County, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, US Forest Service, Watford City

Watch the western sky Weather changes west to east.  So on a cloudy, overcast day, keep watching the western horizon to get an impressive view of the badlands. Look for a break in the clouds right at the horizon.  When the sun gets down to that point, be prepared. The...