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...
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 | Jan 31, 2021 | ghosts, McKenzie County, MHA Nation, North Dakota Badlands, North Dakota history, outdoors, Photography, Places to go, Snowden Bridge
Planning your 2021 vacations and weekend explorations? You’re in good company. More than half of all American families say they are now planning their year’s excursions. They hope 2021 will be better than 2020. A good place to start is with these items such as...
by Mike Kopp | Aug 27, 2019 | Culture, MHA Nation, North Dakota, North Dakota history, Quality of Life, Things To Do, Uncategorized
Powwows — little understood, often feared People we talk to say they are curious about the many powwows in North Dakota, but they aren’t sure if they were welcome to attend. POSH! Perish the thought! The powwows of the MHA Nation await your visit. You are...
by Mike Kopp | Sep 14, 2018 | Dunn County, Killdeer, MHA Nation, North Dakota scenery, Places to go, Road Trip
A road trip through three worlds Drive the most scenic highway in North Dakota — North Dakota Scenic Highway 22 — and you’ll experience at least three different cultures and three different landscapes in about two hours. Get on North Dakota Scenic...
